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WAY Finalist 26, Leslie Cooper Sharpe

Wildlife Artist
of the Year 2026

Drawn from the Wild. Collected for its Future.

8-12 September, Mall Galleries, London

Discover an unmissable celebration of 170 exceptional wildlife artworks, selected from over 1,700 entries from across the globe.

The Exhibition

Date: 8–12 September 2026
Time: Open daily from 10am–5pm
Tuesday 11am–3pm. Friday until 8pm
Entry: Free – donations to DSWF welcome
Location: Mall Galleries, London SW1

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Image credit: Elliot Morgan

50% of every artwork sale helps protect endangered species and fight illegal wildlife trade.

The complete 2026 collection will be available to view and purchase online
one week before the exhibition opens.

Workshops

Guest Artists

Nicole Koleková

Vanessa Barragão

Explore the Exhibition

Non-figurative expression of issues facing wildlife.

Animal Behaviour

Capturing unique interactions and moments in the wild.

Earth’s Wild Beauty

The awe and majesty of the natural world.

Environmental Artivism

Challenging the world to act through wildlife art.

Facing Extinction

The fight of nature’s last few.

A deep dive into wild waters.

Dedicated to species that can take to the skies.

Youth Exclusive

Showcasing young talent from around the world.

A look back at WAY

2025 Exhibition

Visit 2025 gallery

2024 Exhibition

Visit 2024 gallery

The Journey

2023 Exhibition

Visit 2023 gallery

Join us this September at the Mall Galleries to explore exceptional wildlife art, meet the artists and collect for the future of wildlife.