Call for Artists 2023: Nurturing our Planet
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Toucan Rescue RanchHelp Toucan Rescue Ranch's WildMed Fund by donating to this year's Call for Artists!
$12,879
raised by 186 people
$7,500 goal
Gallery 5
Artist: Nalene Kimple | Title: Two of a Kind
Medium: Yarn Crochet Art | Age 37 | From: Manning, South Carolina, United states
Inspiration: I was able to visit the sanctuary earlier this year and it sparked an inspiration in me that really fell in love with the toucans. I tried to recreate my experience through my talent with yarn to capture their colors and their curiosity. This is what the outcome of that became.
Follow the artist: @ellie527ham
Artist: Darby Hicks | Title: Pacific Sunsets
Medium: Mixed media, acrylic, gel pens | Age 16 | From: Texas, United States
Inspiration: A sunset contains a thousand memories. No two sunsets are the same, yet they contain elements of lives and stories long since passed. A sunset is reassurance that nothing in this world can be forgotten: everything will live on. The Humpback Whales in the Pacific also hold stories, legends, and memories. It is important that we protect these whales and the oceans they call home so that we can continue to see them in the present, not just in memory through the sunsets.
Follow the artist: You can find me on FineArtAmerica at Darby Hicks Art. (I'm not on Facebook or Instagram)
Artist: Megan Stefanick | Title: Eddie the Sloth
Medium: Graphite pencil | Age 19 | From: Rosemount, Minnesota
Inspiration: I have always loved Toucan Rescue Ranch and the work they do for animals, especially sloths! My drawing is of Eddie, one of the sloths they helped.
Follow the artist: __doodlenoodle__
Artist: Thomas Robb | Title: We share the World
Medium: AI generated image in watercolor style | Age 77 | From: Kyoto, Japan
Inspiration: I frequently make posters and artwork for academic events but decided to try my hand at AI. You might, however, consider disqualifying works that have not been created manually for this and future competitions.
Follow the artist: https://www.facebook.com/trobb49
Artist: Sophia Winsch | Title: βBirds of Color- Costa Ricaβ
Medium: Color Pencil | Age 17 | From: Westborough, Massachusetts
Inspiration: After traveling to Costa Rica for two weeks, I absolutely fell in love with not only the countryβs culture but the wildlife. How the most wonderful and vibrant colors could be seen flying in the sky or hidden beneath the beautiful vegetation of the natural Rainforests and protected parks. Iβm deeply inspired by the effort the community puts forth into protecting and preserving environments. I took many photographs while on tours and began to sketch them onto page. I found myself picking up the most lovely colored pencils and was amazed by how much color you could find in the birds.
Follow the artist: My Instagram is @sophiaabobeiaa
Artist: Juhli Shauer | Title: MEDICINE
Medium: acrylic and copper leaf | Age 50 | From: KAMLOOPS,CANADA
Inspiration: THE WHITE RAVEN IS A POWERFUL SYMBOL OF MAGIC AND PROPHECY IN NORSE MYTHOLOGY. IT IS SEEN AS A BLESSING AND A MESSAGE TO LOOK AT OUR LIVES AND GET HONEST AND REAL; NO MORE TRICKS. I AM ORIGINALLY FROM VANCOUVER ISLAND AND THERE IS A FEW WHITE RAVENS THAT ARE BREEDING THERE.
Follow the artist: oct.o.puss.ys_garden on Instagram and Octopussy's Garden on Facebook
Artist: Kimberly Parsons | Title: The Great Potoo
Medium: Ink, Color Pencil | Age 43 | From: Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, USA
Inspiration: Kala the Great Potoo has just the sweetest face!
Follow the artist: @kimberlyparsonsart on Instagram
Artist: Gracie | Title: Musical Oasis
Medium: Pencil and Marker | Age 7 | From: Ben Lomond, California
Inspiration: I love the music of the rainforest!
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Artist: Johnny | Title: Nature's Flowing Beauty
Medium: Pencil and Marker | Age 11 | From: Ben Lomond, California
Inspiration: I am most joyful when I'm near water.
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Artist: Corine PΓ©rez Segura | Title: Nadando ando
Medium: Digital multimedia | Age 19 | From: Heredia, Barva
Inspiration: Mi inspiraciΓ³n fue mi cariΓ±o hacia los animales en general, asΓ que quise hacer un castor, unas nutrias agarradas de las manitas y unos patitos disfrutando del agua.
Follow the artist: Instagram: @corineeeeeep
Artist: Bosmans Gregory | Title: Lemurs with tropical leaves
Medium: Pencil, oil pastels, marker and collage | Age 45 | From: Brussels. Belgium
Inspiration: I don't often work on animals. But when I do it refers to child books and artistic movements such as art brut and expressionism. Lemurs and sloths are my favorite to draw. Love them
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Artist: Elena GonzΓ‘lez GarcΓa | Title: Toucan
Medium: Acuarela | Age 30 | From: LβEstartit. Girona. CataluΓ±a. EspaΓ±a
Inspiration: Los tucanes representan el amor, la felicidad y el alma. Se les considera sΓmbolos de prosperidad, desarrollo y superaciΓ³n de los problemas de la vida.
Follow the artist: elena.glez_art
Check out Gallery 6 for more fun art!
Welcome to Toucan Rescue Ranch's Annual Art Fundraiser: Call for Artists!
Toucan Rescue Ranch started an annual art contest in 2016 to raise funds for various projects and programs. In years past, this fundraiser has raised money for new medical equipment, pre-release enclosures, and an education center!
2023 Toucan Rescue Ranch's Call for Artists will fund our WildMed Fund for THREE MONTHS. This encompasses medicine, procedures such as X-rays, and medical supplies!
VIEW ALL THE ARTWORK HERE & IN THE UPDATES TAB
πWhat is the WildMed Fund
Toucan Rescue Ranch's WildMed Fund is a program that provides medical care and rehabilitation to injured and orphaned wildlife in Costa Rica. The fund supports rescuing and rehabilitating animals such as toucans, sloths, monkeys, and other species impacted by habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and other threats.
The program includes a team of veterinarians, interns, and caregivers who work together to provide medical treatment, rehabilitation, and release of these animals back into the wild.
πHow will the WildMed Fund help injured and rescued wildlife in Costa Rica?
The WildMed Fund pays for X-Rays, medicine, and important procedures such as orthopedic surgery, amputations, and CAT scans for injured wildlife. Donations to the fund go directly towards the care and treatment of the animals and the development of new programs and initiatives to protect and conserve wildlife in Costa Rica.
πWhy is this year's art theme: Nurturing our Planet?
Toucan Rescue Ranch's wildlife clinic fosters nurturing injured wildlife by providing a safe and secure environment for them to heal - which is the inspiration behind this year's art theme.
Our clinic staff works tirelessly to provide round-the-clock care to their patients. We use innovative medical treatment techniques to ensure each animal receives the best care possible.
Toucan Rescue Ranch has a rehabilitation center where animals can recover and regain their strength before being released into the wild. The vet staff supports our educational programs and outreach initiatives to raise awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation and the impact of human activities on the environment.
By providing a nurturing environment for injured wildlife, Toucan Rescue Ranch's wildlife clinic is helping to ensure the survival of many species that might otherwise be lost forever.
An orphaned three-fingered sloth received emergency medical treatment in our clinic.
FOR DONORS: How do I Vote for a piece of artwork?
To VOTE for a submission πΈ $1.00 donated = 1 VOTE
- Include the name of the artwork you are voting for when checking out here
- Donations MUST be made on this page
- The artwork that receives the MOST VOTES by the end of the voting period βJuly 31 at 7:00 p.m. Costa Rican Time, 9 pm EST, is the WINNER!
Your donation is manually updated on the SCOREBOARD & UPDATES. You will get a confirmation email from socialmedia@toucanrescueranch.org.
π° THE PRIZES: π°
"ARTIST OF THE YEAR"
1st PLACE, Valued at $500:
- $300 TRR gift card
- $200 Amazon Gift Card
- TRR Artist of the Year Certificate
- Featured Post on Social Media
- Your Artwork featured in our Education Center
2nd PLACE, Valued at $300:
- $200 TRR gift card
- $100 Amazon Gift Card
- Honorable Mention Second Place Certificate
- Featured Post on Social Media
3rd PLACE, Valued at $100:
- $100 TRR gift card
- $50 Amazon Gift Card
- Honorable Mention Third Place Certificate
- Featured Post on Social Media
π’ ARTWORK SUBMISSIONS CLOSED
- You may only submit ONE (1) piece of artwork.
- The submission period ENDED JULY 14, 2023
- The artwork must follow the theme of "NURTURING OUR PLANET."
- This year, there will be one category, combining young and older artists from all over the world to compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!
- If you are under 18, you will need permission from a parent or guardian to submit your artwork.
- Only artwork submitted through the official submission form will be considered for this contest.
- π«No photography will be accepted as art submissions. We have a separate campaign for photography, so follow us on social media to learn more about #TRRShareYourShot!