The “Alabama Wildlife Fine Arts Competition” and “Art Gone Wild” are our annual Wildlife Art Exhibitions 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 thank all the artists that have applied to this year’s Competition! All applications have been juried and artists notified. If you are an artist, please let us know if you have not received your email notification.
These are artworks that highlight Alabamian native wildlife species. 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.
For Reference Only. Applications are now closed.
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.
For Reference Only. Applications are now closed.
Entry is free for anyone and everyone.
Contact us at (334)478-3366 or [email protected].