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Artists Featured on Cover of AFC’s 2012 Exhibit Companion Book & 2013 Environmental Calendar

06 Oct 2012

Vancouver, BC CANADA - September 28, 2012 - Artists for Conservation is pleased to announce Mark Hobson's Painting "Steller's Jay: Among the Alders" for the cover of the 2012 Exhibit book and Luis Aguirre's painting "Inhabitant of Güeppí" for the cover of the "2013 Environmental Calendar".

Read more: Artists Featured on Cover of AFC’s 2012 Exhibit Companion Book & 2013 Environmental Calendar

Artists Featured on Cover of AFC’s 2012 Exhibit Companion Book & 2013 Environmental Calendar

28 Sep 2012

Vancouver, BC CANADA - September 28, 2012 - Artists for Conservation is pleased to announce Mark Hobson's Painting "Steller's Jay: Among the Alders" for the cover of the 2012 Exhibit book and Luis Aguirre's painting "Inhabitant of Güeppí" for the cover of the "2013 Environmental Calendar".

Read more: Artists Featured on Cover of AFC’s 2012 Exhibit Companion Book & 2013 Environmental Calendar

Announcing the Return of Coleen Christie as Emcee for AFC's Annual Gala on October 12, 2012

18 Sep 2012

Vancouver, BC - CANADA - September 18, 2012 - CTV's Coleen Christie will return for the second year to emcee the 2012 Artists for Conservation Gala on October 12, 2012.

Read more: Announcing the Return of Coleen Christie as Emcee for AFC's Annual Gala on October 12, 2012

Adventures in Art & Education School Contest Winners

18 Sep 2012

Vancouver, BC - CANADA - September 17, 2012 - Artists for Conservation (AFC) is pleased to announce recipients of the "Adventures in Art & Environment" school workshop contest.

Read more: Adventures in Art & Education School Contest Winners

Passing Of A Gentle King - Kwitonda

15 Sep 2012

Earlier this week, Kwitonda, the Silverback Mountain Gorilla featured in AFC's first documentary film "How an Artist Saved the Mountain Gorilla", was found dead by trackers in Rwanda.

Read more: Passing Of A Gentle King - Kwitonda

Africa's Wild Allure Captured in Documentary of Late Artist

12 Sep 2012

Vancouver, BC., CANADA - October 12, 2012 - This fall, the extraordinary tale of acclaimed artist and conservationist Simon Combes, and his efforts to protect and capture in art, Africa's endangered species will premiere at the Second Annual Artists for Conservation Festival in Vancouver, BC.

Read more: Africa's Wild Allure Captured in Documentary of Late Artist

Robert Bateman Returns to Support Artists for Conservation

07 Sep 2012

Vancouver, BC., CANADA - September 19, 2012 - Robert Bateman, world-renowned nature artist is returning this October to the second annual Artists for Conservation Festival as Festival Patron. He will be supporting the event with another new original painting.

Read more: Robert Bateman Returns to Support Artists for Conservation

AFC Festival Featured in Good Life Connoisseur Magazine

21 Aug 2012
Read more: AFC Festival Featured in Good Life Connoisseur Magazine

Grouse Mountain Welcomes Artists for Conservation for 2nd Annual Festival

13 Aug 2012

Vancouver, BC., CANADA - August 13, 2012 - Artists for Conservation Festival returns to Grouse Mountain for the second annual AFC Festival takes place October 13 to 21, 2012 at the Peak of Vancouver.

Read more: Grouse Mountain Welcomes Artists for Conservation for 2nd Annual Festival

AFC Announces 2012 Exhibit Roster of Artists

17 Jul 2012

Vancouver, BC., CANADA - July 16, 2012 - Artists for Conservation (AFC) is proud to announce the list of 2012 exhibiting AFC Signature Member artists accepted into the Artists for Conservation Exhibit - the world's top conservation-themed exhibit and sale.

Read more: AFC Announces 2012 Exhibit Roster of Artists

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Festival Highlights

VanDusen Botanical Garden is located at: 5151 Oak Street Vancouver BC V6M 4H1

Maplewood Conservancy is located at: 2649 Dollarton Hwy, North Vancouver

Admission to AFC Festival (indoor programs) is free of charge.  Admission is required for outdoor programs in the Botanical Garden. Admission is free for all programming at Maplewood Conservancy.

  • Art Exhibit 
  • Live Art Demos
  • Music and Performances
  • Films
  • Live Birds of Prey
  • Guided Nature Walks

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

 

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AFC Festival 2020
@ VanDusen Botanical Garden
1 Oct - 4 Oct, 2020
Vancouver, BC, Canada

AFC Festival 2020 (Preview)
@ Maplewood Conservancy
19 Sept - 20 Sept, 2020
North Vancouver, BC, Canada

 

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. 

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