Code of Ethics (Updated 2026)

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Respect for Wildlife

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  • Do not coerce, handle, or manipulate animals for artistic purposes

  • Avoid direct interaction that may cause stress, harm, or behavioral disruption

  • Observe wildlife from safe, respectful distances

  • Follow all rules and guidelines in parks, sanctuaries, and protected areas

  • Prioritize animal welfare above artistic goals

Respect for Natural Environments

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Environmental Awareness in Practice

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Compliance

Financial Transparency (If Applicable)

Scope of This Code

  • Practice low-impact engagement in natural spaces

  • Avoid damaging habitats, vegetation, or ecosystems

  • Follow Leave No Trace principles

  • Be mindful of how creative work may affect the environment

Creative Responsibility

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  • Create work that engages thoughtfully with nature, wildlife, or environmental themes

  • Avoid staging or producing content that misrepresents natural behavior or conditions

  • Present subject matter in a way that respects the integrity of ecosystems and species

Transparency & Honesty

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Community & Knowledge Sharing

  • Accurately represent artistic methods, materials, and processes

  • Do not mislead audiences about how work was created

  • Do not represent animals as collaborators, co-creators, or participants in the creation of artwork.

  • Be transparent about any claims related to environmental themes or inspiration

  • Consider sustainability when choosing materials and methods

  • When possible, use non-toxic, low-impact, or responsibly sourced materials

  • Continuously learn about more environmentally conscious creative practices

    Art For Our Parks provides resources and guidance, but material choices remain at the discretion of each artist.

  • Share knowledge, techniques, and insights that support responsible creative practices

  • Encourage thoughtful engagement with environmental themes

  • Contribute to a community built on respect, learning, and creative exchange

  • Follow all applicable laws, regulations, and location-specific guidelines when working in natural environments

  • Respect rules set by parks, wildlife areas, and protected lands

  • Art For Our Parks does not process or manage funds

  • Artists are responsible for their own transactions

  • If artists choose to promote or make independent contributions related to environmental causes, they are encouraged to communicate this clearly and honestly

This Code of Ethics is intended to guide responsible creative practice and ethical engagement with nature.

It does not establish professional, scientific, or regulatory standards.

Participation in Art For Our Parks does not imply professional conservation credentials or conservationist status.