Best Friends: Art Inspired by the Animals We Love

Exhibition Dates: January 11 – June 25, 2027

Location: The District: Home of the Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036

About the Exhibition

Best Friends: Art Inspired by the Animals We Love celebrates the meaningful connections between people and animals, from beloved pets and working animals to wildlife with personal or cultural significance.

We invite established and emerging artists to submit original works exploring the special bonds, memories, personalities, cultural connections, and joy that animals bring to our lives. Creative interpretations are encouraged, including traditional portraiture, abstract and symbolic works, and visual storytelling.

Important Dates

• Submissions Open: October 20, 2026
• Submission Deadline: December 11, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: December 18, 2026
• Art Delivery: January 5-6, 2027
• Exhibition Dates: January 11 – June 25, 2027
• Meet the Artists Reception: Tuesday, April 13, 2027, 6–8 PM
• Artwork Pickup: To be announced

Submission Guidelines

• Submit up to 3 original works in JPEG, PNG, or TIFF format.
• High-resolution images preferred (300 DPI ideal).
• Label files: LastName_FirstName_Title.jpg
• Email submissions to: Catalyst.at.LEC@Gmail.com         
• Include artist name, artwork title, medium, dimensions, and sale price (if applicable).
• Include a brief artist statement describing how the work relates to the exhibition theme.
• 2D, wall-hung artwork only. All accepted artwork must arrive ready to hang.
• Minimum artwork size of 24" x 24" preferred.
• No AI-generated artwork will be accepted. Artwork must be the artist's original creation and may not include imagery generated using artificial intelligence.

Selection Criteria

Works will be reviewed based on:

• Artistic quality
• Relevance to the exhibition theme
• Originality of vision
• Diversity of artistic interpretation and contribution to the overall exhibition