Cascades Raptor Center believes artwork can act as a catalyst in building connections with local wildlife and invoking a sense of outdoor wonder. The Raptor Art Challenge provided an opportunity for community members to create portraits of raptors found in the Oregon landscape.

This year’s theme highlighted Turkey Vulture and Osprey species and challenged Oregon youth, grades 2 -12, to create raptor artwork inspired by their unique adaptations.

Cascades Raptor Center received over 300 youth artwork submissions! A selection of artwork from the youth challenge is on display at the Cascades Raptor Center and at the Emerald Art Center.

We are incredibly impressed by the talent of the youth participants from around Oregon and their creativity promoting the environmental stewardship of these incredible species.

Cascades Raptor Center is excited to announce our new Raptor Art Challenge, a community project to inspire creativity, curiosity, and conservation. The art challenge is a fun (and free!) way for participants to creatively showcase the importance and wonder of raptors.

Youth Challenge – Open to Oregon residents grades 2 – 12. This year’s theme, Osprey and Turkey Vultures, encourages students to discover the unique adaptations of these two spectacular birds of prey species! A selection of artists will be honored and artwork placed on display. Please read the guidelines and raptor information.

Adult Juried Exhibition – Open to Oregon residents Ages 18 and up. This juried exhibition will go on display in Springfield’s City Hall Gallery and onsite at the Cascades Raptor Center. Please read the submission entry information before filling out the online application.