Submit your artwork for the 4th Annual ‘Paint A Pet’ Art Show

August 14, 2025
1:58 pm

This September, Round Rock Public Library will host its 4th annual Paint Your Pet Art Show from September 2 – October 14. This event/program is open to all ages. You do not need a library card to participate. The artwork will be featured in the Round Rock Public Library’s Pet Art Show, displayed in the first-floor exhibit area from September to October. This exhibit is visible from Liberty Avenue.

How does this community art show work?

From now through September 15, please bring your submissions to the 3rd-floor service desk.
Use a canvas or a piece of paper from home to create your pet portrait. Please keep pictures smaller than 8.5” x 11” inches.
Create your pet portraits! Use any materials that you like (watercolor, paint, pencil, crayon etc…)
For in-person submissions, please print your first name and age legibly on the back, along with your pet’s name.
The art show will run from September 2 – October 14.
After the art show is finished, please pick up your in-person pet portraits between October 16 – November 16.
All in-person submissions must be claimed by November 17.

The Library will also have an online art show. All in-person submissions will be included in the online art show, but participants can also choose to submit artwork just for the online portion. Online submissions can be emailed to sarah.foreman@roundrocktexas.gov.

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Directions

Use any canvas or paper you have at home, watercolor paper works great too!
Choose an animal to focus on while you create. You can use a photo for reference or draw from a live model. If you don’t have a pet, pick an animal you’d love to have; mythical creatures like unicorns or dragons are welcome.
Start by lightly sketching your pet in pencil on your canvas or paper.
Once you’re happy with your sketch, bring it to life with color. Use any materials you like, such as acrylics, watercolors, colored pencils, graphite, pastels, pens, or markers. Try mixing different media to make your artwork more vibrant and unique.
Paint or draw a background.
When you’re finished, enjoy your masterpiece and share your pet portrait with others.

In-Person Art Show at the Round Rock Public Library

Print your first name and age clearly on the back of your artwork, along with your pet’s name.
Return your completed pet portrait to the 3rd-floor service desk at the Round Rock Public Library.
Your artwork will be featured in the Round Rock Public Library’s Pet Art Show, displayed in the first-floor exhibit area from September to October. This exhibit is visible from Liberty Avenue.

Online Art Show