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AFC NEWSLETTER | FALL 2017
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Coming Soon! 7th Annual AFC Festival
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Above: Best-in-Show painting "Dual Pursuit" by Jerry Ragg
The
2017 Artists for Conservation Festival
presented by RE/MAX is returning to Vancouver this November. Rounding out the multi-day event will be live music, films, live birds of prey, live art demos, kids crafts and workshops.
Main Festival Venue:
Ticketed Events:
- Oct 21 (7-10pm) | Festival Preview Evening | Capilano University's Blueshore Centre for Performing Arts. Register for Free.
- Nov 9 (7-10pm) | Grand Opening Reception | VanDusen Botanical Garden
Buy Tickets ($75pp early bird), $110 after Nov 21.
Workshops
- Nov 10 | Introduction to Silk Painting with Master Silk Painter, Kim Toft
- Nov 11 | Drawing Techniques with Master Wildlife Artist, Terry Isaac Register Now
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AFC Festival Moves to VanDusen Botanical Garden
Artists for Conservation (AFC) today announced it will kick-off its seventh annual AFC Festival and international art exhibit at the VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, BC. Presented by RE/MAX, the festival will officially open on November 9, with a preview evening, Grand Opening Reception and four days of art and environmental-themed programming.
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AFC to Honour Mark Hobson
Internationally recognized Canadian artist Mark Hobson has been chosen to receive the Artists for Conservation's (AFC) top honor: the Simon Combes Conservation Artist Award. AFC bestows this tribute annually to recognize artist members for their dedication to the conservation cause and outstanding artistic achievement.
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Presenting the 2017 Exhibiting Artists and Awards
Artists for Conservation (AFC) is proud to announce the list of 2017 exhibiting artists accepted into the Artists for Conservation Exhibit - the world's top conservation-themed exhibit and sale, benefiting the conservation cause. This is AFC's 10th annual exhibit of members' artworks and 7th annual exhibit to open in Vancouver, BC. Learn more
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2017 AFC Book & Calendars Now Available
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Conservation Artist - July
For Megan, nature art raises awareness, inspires, and motivates viewers to appreciate and act to protect nature. Learn more about Megan.
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Conservation Artist - Aug
Dorcas MacClintock is immersed in her love for wildlife and nature, capturing their personalities in her sculptures.
Learn more about Dorcas.
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Conservation Artist - Sept
Peggy Sowden has been an active participant in the campaigns to preserve the old growth forest in British Columbia.
Learn more about Peggy.
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Bruce Lawes Gets Help from Jane Goodall in Painting to Support Institute
AFC artist Bruce Lawes, recently completed a major arwork depicting a chimpanzee, created specifically to support the Jane Goodall Institute. In this article, Bruce describes the creative process and how his lifelong conservation hero, Dr. Goodall herself contributed to the artwork's completion.
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AFC Artists and Royal Geographic Society Raises Funds for Wildlife
On October 12 through 15, Several AFC are donating artwork to support to a major conservation fundraiser with the Royal Geographic Society in the UK. Participating AFC artists include: Stephane Alsac, Guy Combes, Carrie Cook, Julie Cross, Russ Heseldon, Gary Hodges, Kate Jenvey, Karen Lawrence-Rowe, Ann London, Clive Meredith, Alison Nicholls, Jeremy Paul, Pollyanna Pickering, Craig Roberts, Laurence Saunois, Geraldine Simmons, Jonathan Truss, Paula Weigmink and Greg Wellman.
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The Passing of Legendary Artist & Conservationist, David Shepherd
With deep sadness, we share with you the passing of fellow artist and conservationist, David Shepherd. An international champion of the conservation movement, and a legendary wildlife artist, David leaves a legacy of support for African wildlife. He also inspired hundreds of professional artists around the world to also take up the cause, through the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation and the annual DSWF Wildlife Artist of the Year Award
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David was the first recipient of AFC's highest award - the Simon Combes Conservation Artist Award
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Kathleen Sheard Sculpts for Sea Turtles
Wildlife Glass Artist, Kathleen Sheard, has undertaken the Cycle of Life: Sea Turtle Glass Sculpture - Environmental Art Education Project to raise awareness of and educate people to the dangers to sea turtles. The project includes an installation of over 60 kiln-formed glass pieces depicting life-size sea turtles and hatchlings along with elements that endanger them.
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Becci Crowe Elected to the Board of Directors of The Jane Goodall Institute
AFC member Becci Crowe will be joining a prestigious group traveling to Vienna, VA in October as a newly elected member of the Board of Directors of The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI). The Jane Goodall Institute was founded by Dr. Jane Goodall 40 years ago following her ground breaking years of research with Chimpanzees at Gombe National Park.
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Banovich Establishes $100K Conservation Award
AFC Signature Member, John Banovich has established a new major award through the Banovich Wildscapes Foundation - the Award for Conservation Excellence (ACE). The purpose of the award is to recognize the exceptional contributions made by some of the world's leading conservationists and is intended to become the most significant award in the conservation arena.
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Artists for Conservation is the world's leading group of artists supporting the environment. Founded in 1997, the non-profit organization comprises a membership of 500 of the world's most gifted nature artists from 27 countries, across five continents. Our mission is to support wildlife and habitat conservation and environmental education through art that celebrates nature.
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