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CTV Coverage:

• World’s top annual conservation-themed exhibit of nature-inspired art by over 80 master artists from around the globe, including world-renowned artists such as Robert Bateman, Pollyanna Pickering, Richard Ellis, and Guy Harvey.
• Five days of inspiring art and environmental education with master artists, sharing their techniques and perspectives on art, nature, and their conservation work.
• A rare opportunity to meet the masters and see them in action during intimate live demonstrations during the festival, and special events: AFC Gala and Meet-the-Artists Wine & Cheese.
• Screenings of AFC’s documentary film including the world premiere of a new release.
• First Nations cultural education and performances, live music, guest lecturers, guided gallery tours, and much more...

Festival Commercial:

Artists for Conservation Foundation:

Artists for Conservation (AFC) 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. Dedicated to nurture, promote and leverage its world-class community of artists in support of our natural world, AFC drives its mission through three key programs: Art & Environmental Education; Field Work & Research; and Artist Development. The Artists for Conservation Festival is AFC’s annual flagship initiative to showcase, support and further these programs. For more information, visit http:www.artistsforconservation.org

About Jeffrey Whiting:

Jeff Whiting is the President and founder of the Artists for Conservation Foundation (AFC) - the world's leading artist group supporting the environment. With a background in biology and geology, Jeff is an award-winning sculptor, author, social entrepreneur and environmental advocate. At 16, the Canadian Prime Minister presented one of Jeff's sculptures to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. At 18, Jeff completed his first book and won first prize at the World Championships for Wildfowl Carving. Most recently, Jeff was inducted as a Fellow into the Explorer's Club and was a recipient of Business in Vancouver’s 2010 Forty under 40 Awards. Whiting is the Executive Director and founder of the Artists for Conservation Festival and first annual BC Conservation Symposium.

Quotes by Whiting: 

"The AFC Festival is an artistic, cultural and educational experience that captures the social climate of concern for the planet today," said Jeff Whiting, founder and President of Artists for Conservation. "The festival is also an opportunity to learn more about those leading organizations working to protect wildlife and wild places in BC and around the globe." - Jeff Whiting, AFC President & Founder 

“Artists play a central role in conservation.They are a voice for vanishing wildlife and wild places" - Jeff Whiting, AFC President & Founder 

"We're excited to have presenters from some of the top conservation organizations speaking at the first symposium," said Jeff Whiting, founder of Artists for Conservation." Attendees will benefit tremendously from our line-up of speakers' expertise and insights on the state of conservation in BC. AFC places great importance on facilitating collaboration and dialogue to broaden knowledge and engagement. The delegates will have the opportunity to engage with some of the well-respected leaders in conservation during the day." - Jeff Whiting, AFC President & Founder 

A few comments from attendees left on AFC’s Tree of Inspiration:

“A profoundly wonderful exhibit - Thank you!”

“Wonderful day, full of joy.”

“Amazing event. Way to go.”

“I love your tree.”

“Moved to passion.”

“A tough act to follow again.”