Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The Society of Animal Artists accepts membership applications from artists working in animal art, excluding photography, digital art, and illustration. The $40 jury fee is non-refundable; if accepted, dues are $275 total ($100 initiation plus $175 annual). Signature members gain voting rights and use of SAA initials; Associate membership includes submission privileges.
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Deadline. January 15, 2027
“January 15, 2027, 12:00 AM PST”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $40 to apply
“$40 jury fee (non-refundable); $275 total dues upon acceptance ($100 initiation + $175 annual)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. Signature or Associate membership: Signature includes voting rights, use of SAA initials, full privileges; Associate includes submission to
Who can apply. Open to the public; artists working in animal art. SAA does not consider photography, digitally generated art, or purely illustrative work.
“world-renowned organization”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Jury meets the week after deadline; applicants may be elected to Signature (full members with voting rights) or Associate membership (limited privileges)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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