Wildlife Artist of the Year
Wildlife Artist of the Year is an internationally renowned art competition and exhibition often referred to as the ‘Oscars of international wildlife art.’ Each year, the competition welcomes entries from hundreds of talented artists worldwide, in a celebration of outstanding wildlife art.
Shortlisted entries are invited to exhibit and sell their artworks as part of our special Wildlife Artist of the Year exhibition, held in May/June at the prestigious Mall Galleries, London.
In 2020, due to Covid-19, the exhibition and shortlisted artworks will be available to view and buy online, with the winners being announced at our online Awards ceremony on Tuesday 26 May.
50% of proceeds from all sales support David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) and our ground-based conservation partners across Africa and Asia.
Wildlife Artist of the Year is a very special initiative for DSWF which has attracted more than 11,000 entries and raised more than £1.2m since 2008. It also plays an integral role helping to maintain David Shepherd’s legacy of ‘The Art of Survival’ and wildlife art giving back to wildlife.
View the Wildlife Artist of the Year 2020 Exhibition
Artwork by Daniel Wilson
Artwork by Rachel Toll
Wildlife Artist of the Year Exhibition
The Wildlife Artist of the Year exhibition features an amazing selection of shortlisted artworks chosen by our expert judging panel.
The exhibition showcases a variety of techniques and mediums from recycled plastic sculptures, to intricate pencil drawings, to vast colourful oil paintings, and everything in between.
Wildlife Artist of the Year prizes
- Overall winner – £10,000
- Overall Runner-up – £1,000
- Seven category winners – £500 each
- People’s Choice Award – £500 Great Art vouchers
- The Elizabeth Hosking Prize for Watercolour – £500
- The Artist Magazine Personal Choice Award – exposure in the magazine
Take a look at Wildlife Artist of the Year 2020 including the gallery, Sketch for Wildlife postcards and guest artist artworks.
Find out more about the seven inspiring Wildlife Artist of the Year categories into which artists can choose to enter their artworks.
Wildlife Artist of the Year would not be possible without our sponsors who help make this amazing competition and exhibition possible.
Discover more about the Wildlife Artist of the Year winners from previous years including 2019 winner, artist Stephen Rew.