Visual Advocacy: Hosting a We Animals Exhibition

With thousands of available images from global contributors, We Animals invites you to educate the public by showcasing our work in an exhibition format. 

Whether exposing abuse, highlighting the adverse effects of humans on animals and the climate, or telling stories of change and progress, our collections fuel inspiration and drive change far beyond the animal advocacy space.

A successful exhibit has the power to inspire and engage audiences in transformative ways. 

Whether you’re creating an exhibition to raise awareness, connect it with a larger event, support a fundraiser, or build relationships, exhibitions offer immediate and long-term benefits:

• Engage your community in meaningful dialogue.
• Increase recognition and credibility locally and nationally.
• Build relationships with local leaders and policymakers.
• Attract new funding and supporters.
• Strengthen your community by creating a safe space for learning and connection.

Our exhibitions can be customized with images, video footage, captions, and messaging to align with your goals and audience.

Ideas include:

• The Hidden Lives of Farmed Animals: Brings to light the unseen realities of animals raised for food, clothing, and other industries. Encourages reflection on consumer choices and their impact on animal welfare.
• The Environmental Costs of Factory Farming: Exposes the environmental toll of intensive animal agriculture, from deforestation to water pollution. Features striking visuals of impacted landscapes and communities.
• The Health Costs of Factory Farming: Explores the personal and global health implications of factory farming. Highlights zoonotic disease risks, antibiotic resistance, and the human toll of working in these industries.
• Compassion in Action: Spotlights individuals and organizations making a difference for animals around the globe. Demonstrates the diverse ways people contribute to a more compassionate world.

We Animals images have been exhibited across the United States, Canada, Europe, South Africa, and Peru, taking urgent animal stories to universities, galleries, subway stations, conferences, festivals, donor events, and more. 

Exhibitions allow this vital work to be seen up close by thousands of individuals—many in positions to drive meaningful change through community engagement, funding, or advocacy.

There are many ways to develop an exhibition that aligns with your budget, scope, and mission. 

Effective planning is essential, and partnerships with local galleries, like-minded organizations, or community groups can help reduce costs or secure additional funding.

Marketing plays a key role in the event’s success, and a well-thought-out publicity plan will help maximize visibility and attendance.

Costs will vary depending on the exhibition’s size and complexity. Common expenses typically include the exhibition space (such as a gallery or another suitable venue), high-quality printing, and promotional efforts like advertising and media outreach.

To help support our important work, there is a nominal, sliding-scale administration fee based on exhibitor type. Fees range from $100 to $500 CAD.

How We Animals supports you:

• • Share your exhibition with our network of supporters.
  • List the exhibition on our website.
  • Facilitate book and print sales.
  • Explore opportunities for panel discussions, workshops, or contributor participation.

Wherever you are, we have relevant images for your goals.

Contact us via exhibits@weanimals.org for more information and to start planning today.