AFC Festival News

100's of Youth visited AFC Festival this Week

12 Nov 2011

All week long we've had students from across the Lower Mainland take part in the colourful art and environmental learning activities at the Artists For Conservation Festival.

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Festival in full swing – big thank you to everyone involved!

09 Nov 2011

While the Festival is in full swing this week, we'd like to take the opportunity to thank all the volunteers, sponsors, supporters, friends of AFC, musicians, and

Read more: Festival in full swing – big thank you to everyone involved!

Full house at Canadian Premiere Screening of “This is Your Ocean: Sharks”

07 Nov 2011

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New Bateman limited edition prints selling fast

06 Nov 2011

Robert Bateman unveiled his new 24" x 48" oil on canvas original today at the AFC Festival - it depicts a Pacific North-western alpine winter scene with snow-laden trees and a pack of wolves in the background.

The original painting is for sale for CA $55,000 Bateman.

Read more: New Bateman limited edition prints selling fast

Art, Conservation Festival Opening attracts visitors ages 6 to 60+

06 Nov 2011

Today's Artists For Conservation (AFC) Festival Opening at Grouse Mountain brought out young and old and everyone in-between to learn about the importance of nature through art.

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AFC Festival Opens Today, Nov 5, at Grouse Mountain

05 Nov 2011

Today is the big day. The festival kicks off with the opening ceremonies, awards, and a First Nations performance at 10 am, closely followed by keynote presentations by Robert Bateman and Guy Harvey.

Read more: AFC Festival Opens Today, Nov 5, at Grouse Mountain

First AFC Fundraising Gala only a few hours away - Nov 4. at Grouse Mountain

04 Nov 2011

While the AFC Festival doesn't get underway until Saturday morning, we're thrilled to get things moving on Friday evening with the first fundraising gala (in benefit of Artists For Conservation) we've ever held in the 14-year history of the organization.  Just like the Festival, the Gala will al

Read more: First AFC Fundraising Gala only a few hours away - Nov 4. at Grouse Mountain

Lectures, Art Demos, Youth Workshops - AFC Festival is a Family Affair

03 Nov 2011

A lot will be going on at the AFC Festival starting Nov 5. In addition to lectures and presentations by world class artists and conservationists, there are also several interactive youth workshops and live demos meant to inform young people on important conservation issues.

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AFC's 2011 Exhibit Companion Book and 2012 Calendar now available!

02 Nov 2011

If you find yourself captivated by this year's Art of Conservation Exhibit but aren't in the market for any full sized pieces,

Read more: AFC's 2011 Exhibit Companion Book and 2012 Calendar now available!

AFC Exhibit - a great opportunity to acquire Original Artwork... and Support Conservation

01 Nov 2011

With so much going on at the Artists for Conservation Festival at Grouse Mountain Nov. 5 to 13, it would be easy to overlook the fact that it is a rare opportunity to acquire some wonderful original artwork by some of the world's leading talent in nature and wildlife art.

Read more: AFC Exhibit - a great opportunity to acquire Original Artwork... and Support Conservation

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Festival Highlights

Vancouver Convention Centre is located at:

1055 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3

Most festival activities complimentary with admissions ticket. 

  • TBD

  • Art Exhibit
  • Silent Skies Mural
  • Artist Demos
  • Wildlife Encounters
  • Films
  • Music and Performances

  • Art Exhibit
  • Silent Skies Mural
  • Live Art Demos
  • Live Music
  • VIP Reception
  • Films
  • Special Presentations

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  • Come to the Festival
  • Buy Orginal Art
  • Purchase a Bird Mural
  • Make a Donation
  • Buy an AFC Book
  • Volunteer
  • Sponsor the Event

 

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About Us

Artists for Conservation is a Canada-based international non-profit, with a mission is to support wildlife and habitat conservation and environmental education through art that celebrates nature. 

Through international art exhibits, collaborative art-science expeditions, festivals, awards and online initiatives, AFC informs and inspires the public to conserve our natural heritage. Among its membership, AFC serves to foster artistic excellence and empower passionate artists as effective ambassadors for the environment. 

Visit: artistsforconservation.org 

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