Congratulations To The Winners Of NAVS Art For Animals 2012!
Thursday, June 21, 2012
And a heartfelt "Thank You!" to everyone who participated in the Art for Animals 2012.
The National Anti-Vivisection Society extends a heartfelt “Thank You!” to everyone who participated in the Art for Animals 2012.
We received a tremendous amount of compelling artwork on this year’s theme of “Being a Voice for Those Who Cannot Speak for Themselves” – including this year’s winner, Free the Voice by Conrad Javier.
Free the Voice, Conrad Javier
“I am honored and very excited to be a part of the Art for Animals 2012 competition!” Conrad writes. “I've never won anything before in my life so this is a great opportunity and experience! Thank you so much for giving me your consideration!”
The National Anti-Vivisection Society extends a heartfelt “Thank You!” to everyone who participated in Art for Animals 2012.
And congratulations to all the winners and honorable mentions!
View a gallery of this year’s winning submissions.
Check back next year for details on Art for Animals 2013!

Confinement, Lindsey Phillips
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Best in Show: Conrad Javier, Free the Voice
Best Photo: Lindsay Phillips, Confinement
1st Place Adult: Joan Share, Connected
2nd Place Adult: Ashley Senese, Speak, See, Hear no evil
3rd Place Adult: Kevin Haseman, Can We Go Home
Honorable Mention:
Roberto Almanza, Make the Call
Laura Chenault, Speaking in the Key of C(ompassion)
Arabella Colton, In Memory of Rocky, Who Lived in a Field by Herself, Carmel, CA, 2009
Carolyn DeConte, Paisley & Maxie
Carolyn DeConte, Bisquick - Behind Bars
Gabrielle Esposito, The Great Escape
Lindsay Fuhs, Timbuktu
Dixie Lee Howe, Jimmy the Jack Russell Terrier
Heather Leughmyer, Phineas & Ferb
Khafre Ligggens, Behind Closed Doors
Ellen Marcus, Can I Haz Anti-Vivisection Law
Mary Ann Neuman, Resting Bison
Mary Ann Neuman, King of the Hill (horse)
Marni Nierman, The Phone Call
Shaina Nordlund, Chimp Chat
Lindsay Phillips, Rejected
Sarah Turkowski, Squished
Rijkent Zwaan, Daddy's Girl
1st Place Youth: Becky Roetker, Panda in Metal Forest
2nd Place Youth: Abigail Koenig, Living Hoppily!
3rd Place Youth: Halie Smith, All Creatures Great and Small
Honorable Mention:
Becky Roetker, Full Steam Ahead
Becky Roetker, Fly Away
Aaron Sutton, Doggedness
Claire Theberge, Walter the Wolf
1st Place Child: Bryanna Hurson, Help
2nd Place Child: Jamie Anderson, Fluffy Orange Love
3rd Place Child: Marlee Anderson, Cougar
Honorable Mention:
Marlee Anderson, Yinny
Molly Bliven, Happy Elephants
Noel Chi, A Cat Family On A Spring Day
Shaunna Hurson, Let Me Away
Luke Wehrmeister, Waiting for Release That Will Never Come
Claire Zverev, Polar Bear in the Snow