10 Sept, 2020

To all AFC Members and Exhibiting Artists,

With just three weeks until the 10th annual AFC Festival kick-off at VanDusen Botanical Garden, I am writing with an important update.

First, apologies for the reduced communications in the past several weeks. We have been facing a moving goal-post for many weeks this summer, forcing several large changes of plans to meet the evolving requirements of our venue and local health and safety regulations. It has also meant we have had to remain low-key on communications around the event, as we await formal approval from the regional health authorities to know that: 1) we have permission to proceed, and 2) what activities are approved as safe.

Yesterday afternoon, we received that approval! We are very confident that we have taken all reasonable measures necessary to ensure a safe event for all and are now able to announce and promote the festival.

With sincere gratitude to everyone for your participation, understanding and commitment.

Yours in conservation and art,

Jeff