The Big Bend Conservancy is giving art and nature enthusiasts a chance to win an exclusive piece of artwork by Chris Ruggia, the 2024 Big Bend National Park Artist in Residence. The contest offers the first numbered print from a new limited-edition series featuring Ruggia’s painting of a bear amidst sotol plants, created during his residency in Big Bend National Park.
About the Artwork
- Subject: A black bear surrounded by iconic sotol plants.
- Significance: The painting was created during Ruggia’s art residency in Big Bend National Park and was prominently featured in the inaugural issue of the Big Bend Conservancy magazine.
- Limited Edition: Only 50 prints of the 11×14” artwork are available, signed and numbered by the artist.
- Purpose: 50% of proceeds from the sales benefit Big Bend National Park through the efforts of the Big Bend Conservancy.
How to Enter
To enter the contest and learn more, visit chrisruggia.com/bear.
- Grand Prize: Print #1 of the limited-edition series.
- Winner Announcement: The winner will be selected during Wildlife Weekend 2025 on February 2 in Alpine, Texas.
Support Big Bend National Park
By participating in this contest or purchasing a print, you’re directly contributing to the preservation and enhancement of Big Bend National Park through the conservancy’s projects.
Key Details
📅 Contest Deadline: Entries close before February 2, 2025.
📍 Event: Winner announced at Wildlife Weekend 2025 in Alpine, TX.
🌐 Enter Here: chrisruggia.com/bear
Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of Big Bend’s natural beauty and support the ongoing conservation of this stunning West Texas landmark!
