Our beloved Precious Pets Portrait Contest is back for its 3rd year! And this time we’re teaming up with the Lake City Humane Society to make an even bigger impact!
Throughout the month of September, the Gallery will showcase original pet portraits submitted by local artists of all ages. Visitors can vote for their favorite(s) with a $1 donation per vote—and the portrait that raises the most funds will win the People’s Choice Award and a FREE Individual Art League Membership for 2026. Vote as many times and as often as you’d like—every dollar raised goes to a good cause! This is more than just an art show. Half of the vote money for the winning entry will go directly to the Humane Society. The remaining funds—including all other votes—will support the Gallery’s community art programs throughout the year.
The Gallery will host the opening reception on Friday, September 5th, and in past years, it’s been a heartwarming highlight—participants often share the stories behind their portraits, from rescue journeys to lifelong companionship, creating a moving and memorable celebration of community, compassion, and the pets we love.
Artists, start planning now! Deadline for entry is August 30th.
- Entry is FREE for ALNF members
- $10 for non-members — with entry fees going toward pet adoption sponsorships
- All mediums welcome. One entry per person.
- Likeness must be of a pet you or your family have had, past or present.
- Opening reception: Friday, September 5th at 5:30 pm
There may even be a special Pet Adoption Day celebration at Olustee Park in the works—more on that soon!
Let’s make this our biggest and most meaningful contest yet!
Art saves lives—and this fall, it might even find a few furry friends their forever homes.
