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CALLING ALL AFC MEMBERS:
AFC SILENT SKIES MURAL
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 1, 2018
400 SPECIES BY 142 ARTISTS COMMITTED
274 SPECIES REMAIN
Don't miss out! Join in this unprecedented fine art mural project that will showcase all 678 endangered species of birds and support bird conservation. Nearly 1 in 3 AFC members are already participating and we need you NOW!
The deadline is extended so we can finish in time to showcase to the world at the AFC Festival in partnership with the 27th International Ornithological Congress and Vancouver International Bird Festival.
Many thanks for everyone's your support and participation thus far. If you've already participated, we encourage you to register additional species.
ABOUT THE SILENT SKIES MURAL PROJECT
Nearly one year ago, earlier this year we made a call to all AFC members to participate in the creation of
a collaborative "Mega Mural" composed of individual 8" x 8" paintings of the 678 endangered species of birds of the world. The 100-foot artistic creation, titled
"Silent Skies", will be installed as the artistic centerpiece at the Vancouver Convention Centre for the 27th International Ornithological Congress (
www.iocongress2018.org
) and for the 2018 Artists for Conservation Festival, August 22-25, 2018.
We are also working with several interested parties to tour the mural in 2019-2021.
Some key points about this project:
- No entry fees to participate;
- Raises funds for bird conservation;
- Revenue opportunity for artists (from original/print sales) ;
- Supports AFC youth education program;
- Participate in the world's largest bird art installation and contribute to the centrepiece of the world's most important bird event;
- International tour planned (2019-2021);
- Opportunity for sculptors to participate.
Full details are online at the Silent Skies Artist Registration.
To register for the Silent Skies Mural project, follow these simple steps:
- Go to http://festival.artistsforconservation.org/project/register. Enter your name and email. Enter secret code: "iocongress2018" (no quotes). You will receive an email confirming your account creation with a log-in link and username / password for future reference.
- Click on " Mural Registration" button and review the terms & conditions.
- Click on an unclaimed species from the list. Use the search filter if needed.
- Claim your species by clicking on the check box and Submit button under "Commit to represent a species" section.
(if you have NOT yet registered)
(if you have already registered)
(open to everyone)
DEADLINE FOR COMPLETING ARTWORKS
The absolute latest date for completing all artworks for this project is July , 2018 (extended from May 1). This means that there are nearly 3 months left to complete and ship your work.
REFERENCE MATERIAL
Several members have inquired about where to find reference material. Others have declared their intent to commit, but are hesitating out of concern about the availability (or possible lack thereof) of reference material on their chosen subject.
Keep in mind - first and foremost - this is an ART project that allows for and encourages artistic interpretation. We are not compiling a reference or identification guide. It's a collaborative fine art installation. It can be impressionistic and not necessarily depict the entire bird. Arguably, the less reference material there is, the more latitude you might give yourself in interpreting.
Also keep in mind that MOST of the species are rare and tend to have limited reference material. Thankfully, these days images on just about any species are readily available through a Google search, Wikipedia and
http://www.arkive.org/ - as reference material. Of course, unauthorized copying of protected images is a definite no-no and it is incumbent upon the artist to ensure that if necessary, any required permissions have been obtained for use of reference material in the creation of the artwork (if applicable). Artists who are accustomed to working directly from final photos or from direct observation, should view this project as a chance to take a loosened approach.
I'd encourage members to see this project as an opportunity to get to know a new species, possibly from another part of the world you've never visited, and possibly a species you've never heard of until now. Learn about that species. Fall in love with it. Then paint it (or sculpt it). They ALL need our urgent attention.
ARTWORK SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
SHIPMENTS FROM USA
All artwork should be shipped to AFC's Blaine, Washington address, in compact packages, clearly labeled with the artist name on the return address label. Send artwork to:
Artists for Conservation / Attn: Jeffrey Whiting
1120 Yew Ave, Blaine, WA, USA 98230
SHIPMENTS FROM WITHIN CANADA
Send artwork to:
Artists for Conservation,
718 - 333 Brooksbank Ave, Unit #702,
North Vancouver, BC
V7J 3V8, Canada
INTERNATIONAL (OUTSIDE CANADA & USA)
All shipments MUST be sent by POST MAIL (either air or surface) or they may incur a tax and brokerage fee.
Send artwork to:
Artists for Conservation / Attn: Jeffrey Whiting
718 - 333 Brooksbank Ave, Unit #702,
North Vancouver, BC
V6J 3V8, Canada
Tel: 1-778-340-0749
***IMPORTANT***
International shipping declaration should be as a "Gift" with description as original painting with TOTAL VALUE of the package of $10 CDN (even if you include more than one artwork.
If artwork is shipped via other methods (eg. UPS, FEDEX, DHL etc.), or with incorrect declaration, the artist is responsible for any brokerage fees or taxes.
If you have not already done so, visit the mural now. Nearly 50 completed species/artworks have been posted at the time of this email. A huge shout-out to those artists who've completed and shipped their works. For artists just finishing your paintings, be sure to photograph/scan your painting to at least 2400pixels x 2400pixels resolution, in preparation to upload to the mural.
If successfully uploaded you will see it in on the mural immediately.
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