NAVS’ Art for Animals competition continued to grow, generating over 270 inspirational images from over 160 compassionate artists. The scope of talent and range of compelling artwork – along with the addition of a Best Photograph category – made Art for Animals 2010 one of our most challenging and exciting competitions to judge.

The National Anti-Vivisection Society extends a heartfelt Thank You! to everyone who participated in Art for Animals 2010!

Check back next year for details on Art for Animals Classic 2011.

Best in Show: Garrison Dixon, The Formulating Frog

Best Photograph: Dylan Thoms Maras, Faith

1st Place Adult Division: Melinda K. Jasper, Educate Yourself
2nd Place Adult Division: Hilary Richter, The Rabbit Hole
3rd Place Adult Division: John Carbonaro, Time is Running Out for the Heart

1st Place Youth Division: Steven Osso-Carbonaro, Parting Company (With Research)
2nd Place Youth Division: Griff Frawley, Tiger
3rd Place Youth Division: Sydney Lee, Please, No!

1st Place Child Division: Bella Cerda, Love Me
2nd Place Child Division: Art Xue, Peacock of Arcadia
3rd Place Child Division: Bohan Wang, Global Warming, or March of the Penguins

View a photo album of all the 2010 winners:
http://www.navs.org/site/PhotoAlbumUser?AlbumID=8271&view=UserAlbum

Honorable Mention
Photo
Mary Ann Neuman, At the North Pole #1 and #2
Mara Casey, (Miss) Fred
Jennifer Anderson, Play Date
Faith-Michele James, I’ll Be Home for Christmas
Soledad Jean-Pierre, Monkey Business
Sarah Hambly, Monkey Hands and Sad Monkey

Adult
Mike Holsomback, Pug On A Rug
Nancy Horwick, Wrong Side of the Door
Carly Lyn, What Kind of Jerk Tests on a Bunny?
Melinda K. Jasper, The Eyes Have It
Amanda Kraenzle, The Offering and I’m Scared of Needles, Too
Kristen Hansen, Punishment
Chloe Songalewski, Party
Jillian Krus, The Ugly Truth of Beauty
Grant Metcalf, Caduceus
Andrea Basting, Caged
Alexandria Ortiz, Gas Mask Monkeys
Megan Zapiain, Christmas Tree
Vincent Morrison, Four Emotions
Mara Casey, (Miss) Fred
Stephen Smith, The Cost of Beauty
Deanna Russell, Twins
Kristina Knowski, Which Came First? and Abra Cadaver
Fabienne Rigaud, Vivisection Discretion
David Copestakes, Love Them, Don’t Test Them
Beth J. Wilson, Mouse , Monkey , and Rabbit

Youth
Kira Carlee, Camouflage and Frida’s Lion
Kathleen Joyce, Winter Friend
Sally Lee, Stop Testing on Bunnies
Sydney Lee, Blessing
Stephanie Ha, Beautiful Peacock
Daniel Lee, Colors of Animals
Yejung (Sally) Choi, Animals Feel the Same Way
Sarah Hansen, Blue Beauty
Lauren Zalewski, Untitled


Child
Catherine Zdunek, How My Dog Was Abused and Oil Spills
Johnny Douglas, Humming Bird
Mahogany Mitchell, Toucan
Jaquan Ham, Panda
Olivia Rodriquez, Untitled
Jennifer Seal, The Bald Eagle
Carloine Riise, I Am A Whale
Cole Eagles, Baby Elephants Life
Dana Fu, Our Ecosystem