Purdue animal sciences art show competition
The Purdue Animal Sciences Art Show highlights the creativity and artistic talents of our students, demonstrating that their abilities extend beyond the classroom. The competition provides an opportunity for students to showcase their work in categories including painting, drawing, black and white photography, color photography, graphic design and miscellaneous media. All artwork must be animal-related.
The Purdue Animal Sciences Department selects one winner from each category. The piece awarded “Best in Show” will receive a permanent display in Creighton Hall, recognizing the artistic achievements of our students. The art show also provides an opportunity for attendees to view the creative works on display and enjoy refreshments.
For questions, please contact Ashley York.
Information about future submission dates and registration details will be announced when available.
Art Show Categories
This category invites students to use colors and brushstrokes to create animal-themed paintings. Participants can explore various styles, from realistic depictions to abstract interpretations, capturing the beauty and essence of animals on canvas. For the art show, it is advisable to mount your piece on a display board to enhance its presentation.
In this category, students use pencils, charcoal or ink to create detailed and expressive animal drawings. The focus is on capturing the intricate details, textures and emotions of animal subjects through skilled line work and shading techniques. For the art show, it is advisable to mount your piece on a display board to enhance its presentation.
This category emphasizes the timeless and dramatic aspects of animal photography. Students capture striking images that highlight contrast, light and shadow, bringing out the unique features and expressions of animals in monochrome. For the art show, it is advisable to mount your piece on a display board to enhance its presentation.
In this category, students use color to capture moments in animal agriculture. For the art show, it is advisable to mount your piece on a display board to enhance its presentation.
This category combines artistic skills with digital tools to create compelling animal-themed designs. For the art show, it is advisable to mount your piece on a display board to enhance its presentation.
The department recognizes the diverse nature of artistic expression, so this category welcomes any art form that doesn’t fit into the previously mentioned categories. For the art show, it is advisable to mount your piece on a display board to enhance its presentation.