Join us for AFC's art and conservation events 
in celebration of wildlife and wild places.

 
On Now 

Art by Laura Levitsky

When:
Sat/Sun, Sept 14/15 
10AM - 3:00PM 

Where:
The Nature House at Maplewood Flats
2649 Dollarton Hwy,
N. Vancouver, BC

Hosted by the Wild Bird Trust of BC

AFC Festival 2019 Preview Weekend

Join us for two days of music, art and birds in North Vancouver and get a sneak peak at some of the activities coming in two weeks time. Come face-to-face with an owl, enjoy the new " Pacific Coast Portraits" exhibit featuring local AFC artists' work.  FREE a dmission. 

Hosted in partnership with the Wild Bird Trust of BC and North Vancouver Recreation & Culture. 

Live music with:
  • Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos 
  • Thomas Beckman
  • John Gilliat

Art demos by: 
  • Vicky Earle
  • Rick Harry (Xwalacktun)
  • Ken Nash
  • Joyce Trygg
The artwork of local AFC artists:
Gaye Adams
Rob Butler
Bryan Coombes
Vicky Earle
Neil Hamelin
James Harry
Rick Harry (Xwalacktun)
 Mark Hobson
Laura Levitsky
Denis Mayer Jr.
Ken Nash
Ronald Straight
Joyce Trygg
Jeffrey Whiting

And live birds of prey with: 
  • OWL Rehabilitation Society
Upcoming Events 

Grand Opening Reception & 
"Meet-the-Artists" 
Thursday, Sept 26 |  7:00PM to 10:00PM
VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver, BC

Experience an intimate evening with internationally renowned nature artists. Be the first to see one of the world's premier nature-inspired art exhibits and meet the creative talent behind the work. Enjoy fine wine, hors d'oevres and live music with Michael Averill.

Watch artists paint portraits of live birds of prey during AFC's signature "Raptor Quick Sketch" an bid on the originals. Advanced tickets are required (Deadline Sept 18).  Learn more
 
Tickets: $110 Get your tickets. 


Artists for Conservation Festival 2019
Sept 27-28 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM 
Sept 29 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM 
VanDusen Botanical Garden (Visitor Centre & Gardens)

The 9th Annual Artists for Conservation Festival presented by RE/MAX opens on September 27,

Featuring the world's top conservation-themed art exhibit with programming indoors and outdoors throughout the garden. Enjoy a host of art and nature-focused activities for all ages - art demos, live music and cultural performances, woodcarving, crafts, scavenger hunt, live birds of prey and more. Public activities run from September 27-29 (10 am - 5 pm). 

Hosted in partnership with the Vancouver Park Board and Vancouver Botanical Garden Association.  View our schedule.

Admission:
Art Exhibit and indoor activities: FREE

Garden Activities: VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission: Adult $11.25; Seniors (65+) & Youth (13-18) $8.45; Child (4-12): $5.50; Children 3 and younger: Free. See VanDusen Admission Fees & Hours.

Buy tickets at the door.   Learn more


  

For more information and tickets, visit

 http://www.artistsforconservation.org/festival

 

Tel: 778.340.0749  Email: [email protected]
 
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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.