A SHOUT OUT TO THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY!
Science is great — but bats are more than just science projects. They are unique living beings with their own personalities, life stories, and souls. We seek collaboration with creatives of all kinds who celebrate and honor the non-human animals of this world.
A growing collection of work from artists who've been inspired by Austin's remarkable bat community. Illustration, photography, sculpture, murals, ceramics — bats as muse.
Gallery placeholders — submit your work to be featured here
Every bat in our care has a distinct personality. Art allows us to share these individual stories in ways that science alone cannot — creating connection, empathy, and wonder.
For centuries, bats have been depicted as creatures of darkness and dread. Artists have the power to rewrite this story — and Austin's creative community has been doing exactly that.
We believe the most effective conservation comes from genuine care — and art that treats animals as subjects, not objects, builds the cultural foundation for lasting protection.
We're looking for artists, photographers, illustrators, muralists, sculptors, ceramicists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets who share our reverence for bats and the natural world.
We offer gallery space on this website, collaboration opportunities for exhibitions and events, and access to our bats and facilities for artistic reference and documentation.