Hispanic Heritage Month - Artist Submission Form

How do wildlife, ecosystems, and natural landscapes tell stories of culture, identity, and belonging across Latin America?

The Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum invites artists to submit work for a community-centered exhibition celebrating the rich biodiversity, wildlife, and ecosystems that shape cultures throughout Latin American countries.

This exhibition highlights the interconnected relationships between people and nature, honoring the animals, plants, forests, deserts, mountains, wetlands, coastlines, and rainforests that inspire traditions, stories, and ways of life across Latin America. We welcome the diverse voices of artists who explore the beauty, resilience, and ecological significance of these environments through their work.

Artists may submit works inspired by the wildlife and ecosystems of Latin American nations, including but not limited to tropical rainforests, cloud forests, mangroves, coral reefs, grasslands, deserts, rivers, and mountain regions. Artwork may celebrate native species, conservation efforts, cultural connections to the land, environmental stewardship, and the relationship between communities and the natural world.

Selected works will be featured as part of a community celebration encouraging dialogue around biodiversity, conservation, cultural heritage, and the importance of protecting the ecosystems that sustain life. Priority will be given to 2D works at this time.

Artwork Guidelines

● Maximum size: 80” x 30” x 78”

● No video submissions

Schedule

Call to Artist Opens: Monday, 7/13/2026

Call to Artist Closes: Friday, 8/14/2026 11:59 PM

Notifications Issued: Monday, 8/17/2026 - Wednesday 8/19/2026

Drop-off Artwork: Thursday, 8/20/2026 - Sunday, 8/23/2026 (between 9:00am - 4:00pm PST)

Exhibition Dates: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Pick up Artwork: Thursday, 10/01/2026 - Sunday, 10/04/2026 by 4:00PM each day

Any artwork remaining at the Museum after 10/05/2026 will automatically become property of the Museum, as noted in the temporary loan agreement.

Artist Name

Artist Information

Preferred Pronouns (Optional)

Email Address

Phone Number

Website or Social Media (Optional)

Artwork Information

Title of Artwork

Materials Used (ex. clay, reclaimed wood, natural fibers, earth pigments, recycled materials, etc...)

Dimensions of Artwork (ex. 24in x 18in x 12in)

Is your artwork...

Three-dimensional

Two-dimensional

Mixed media

Brief Description of the Artwork

Tell us about your piece in 100 words or fewer. The description should explain the significance of the piece and how it relates to the exhibition theme. Submissions without a description will not be considered.

Description:

What inspired the work? How does it connect to the wildlife, ecosystems, landscapes or environmental stories of Latin America? Does it highlight a particular species, habitat, conservation effort, cultural tradition, or community relationship with nature?

Artist Reflection

How does your work connect to the wildlife, ecosystems, or environmental heritage of Latin America?

How does your artwork celebrate the relationship between communities and the natural world?

What role does nature, conservation, or biodiversity play in your creative practice? (Optional)

Images

Upload 2-3 images of the artwork (images can be in-progress if the work is still being completed).

Does the artwork require any special installation needs? (ex. pedestal, wall mounting, electricity, etc...)

Would you be interested in being interviewed about your piece for our website and socials?

Final Acknowledgment

I understand that submission does not guarantee selection and that selected artists will be contacted by the Las Vegas Natural History Museum.