“Art Gone Wild” is our annual Wildlife Art Exhibition every fall, and we celebrate the end of the art exhibition with our Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival! Enjoy wildlife art of all kinds, learn about these amazing Southeastern artists, and keep an eye out for our schedule of upcoming demonstrations and workshops!
As part of the Wetumpka Wildlife Festival, we are excited to announce year three of the juried fine art competition sponsored by The Alabama Wildlife Federation and LIV Development. The competition will be held at our 301 Hill Street building and will coincide with the “Art Gone Wild” exhibition running from September 16th to November 8th, 2025. The goal of the competition is to increase awareness and appreciation of Alabama’s wildlife as well as recognize outstanding artistic talent.
We are seeking artworks that highlight Alabamian native wildlife species. Artwork should depict at least one of the native species listed below in natural landscapes/settings and may include incorporation of fitting outdoor sporting activities/sporting dog elements when appropriate for the subject matter species selected.
All artworks will be juried and judged based on the following:
“Best of Show” Purchase Prize:
$12,000
“Award of Excellence” Purchase Prize:
$7,000
Three Merit Awards:
$750
Purchase awards become the property of The Alabama Wildlife Federation, including copyright and all that it entails, such as marketing and reproduction rights. Award-winning artwork may be used in future promotional materials or for use in fundraising campaigns.
Please review the rules thoroughly before submitting your application.
“Alabama is flush with wildlife and natural wonders, and every year The Kelly celebrates our native Southeastern wildlife through the arts with our annual “Art Gone Wild” exhibition. These regional artists encourage you—art enthusiasts, nature lovers, and field sport appreciators alike—to embrace the beauty of our wilds.
Entry is free for anyone and everyone.
Contact us at (334)478-3366 or [email protected].
301 Hill Street,
Wetumpka, AL 36092
P.O. Box 641
Wetumpka, AL 36092
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