Purdue animal sciences art show competition
Purdue's Department of Animal Sciences is excited to announce our art show competition, celebrating the diverse talents of our students. This event highlights the creativity and artistic skills of our students, demonstrating that their abilities extend far beyond the classroom. This is a great opportunity for students to shine in categories including painting, drawing, black and white photography, color photography, graphic design, art in research and miscellaneous. All artwork must be animal-related! The Purdue Animal Sciences Department will choose one winner from each category. The winning artwork from each category will be given a permanent home in Creighton Hall, serving as a testament to the students’ artistic talents. The art show itself is an event where attendees can enjoy refreshments while viewing the diverse and creative works on display. For any questions, please contact Ashley York. Please fill out the artwork submission form, so the department can preview your art before the art show.
Important Details:
- Artwork Submission Deadline: October 23
- Art Show Date: Tuesday, October 29
- Artwork Check-In: 5:30 PM
- Voting: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Winners Announced: 7:30 PM
- Location: Creighton Hall of Animal Sciences
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. Each piece must be no larger than 11" x 14" and no smaller than 8" x 10". 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. Each piece must be no larger than 11" x 14" and no smaller than 8" x 10". 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. Each piece must be no larger than 11" x 14" and no smaller than 8" x 10". 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. Each piece must be no larger than 11" x 14" and no smaller than 8" x 10". 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. Each piece must be no larger than 11" x 14" and no smaller than 8" x 10". For the art show, it is advisable to mount your piece on a display board to enhance its presentation.
This unique category allows students to illustrate their research involving animals in a visually engaging way. It bridges the gap between art and science, enabling participants to communicate scientific concepts, data or findings through artistic representations. Each piece must be no larger than 11" x 14" and no smaller than 8" x 10". 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. Each piece must be no larger than 11" x 14" and no smaller than 8" x 10". For the art show, it is advisable to mount your piece on a display board to enhance its presentation.