CATEGORY: Call For Artists
UPCOMING DATE AND TIME:
- Fri, Oct 9, 2026 - Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Compensation (Budget, Stipend, etc):
Paid commission based on the artist’s quoted rate. One-time postcard usage or artwork buyout for potential future use is available.
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance seeks a local artist to create limited-edition postcard artwork welcoming its new southern white rhinos to Denver. The design should connect rhinos with RiNo, Denver, or Colorado scenery, with room for the artist’s interpretation. Postcards will be distributed during an October 16 guest activation inviting visitors to leave welcome messages for the rhinos.
Timeline:
- October 11, 2026, 5 p.m. — Expression of interest deadline
- October 13, 2026 — Final print-ready artwork due
- October 16, 2026 — Rhino Mail activation
How to Apply:
Email acraddock@denverzoo.org with a portfolio link, availability, proposed fee, and a brief statement of interest. Connections to Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, Denver, RiNo, animals, or conservation are welcome but not required. No speculative artwork is needed.