AFC Celebrates Nature and Art at 5th "Wildlife at the Waterfront" Gala & Awards Dinner
You're invited to help kick-off the 5th annual Artists for Conservation Festival in style with "Wildlife at the Waterfront" - Artists for Conservation's 5th Annual Gala & Awards Night. Join us for an enchanting dining and musical experience, seated amidst a world-class nature-inspired art exhibit, serenaded by the music of violin maestro, Calvin Dyck.
Watch the excitement as an all-star cast of artists perform a "Raptor Quick Sketch" - painting from live birds of prey in less than an hour. Enjoy a cocktail reception, seated gourmet dinner, silent auction, book signing and more. Funds raised through the events of the evening support AFC's youth education and conservation programs.
Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind event in the world of nature and art -Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in downtown Vancouver, Canada. AFC's annual gala is a unique international gathering among art and nature patrons. Featuring Simon Combes Award-winner Karen Laurence-Rowe of Kenya, joined by Featured International Artist John Banovich and AFC Festival Patron and bronze sculptor, Brent Cooke. Tickets include a copy of AFC's 2015 hardcover book.
Tickets are $225 and are going quickly. Early bird price is $200 before August 10.
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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
- Live Birds of Prey
- Guided Nature Walks
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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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Contacts
For general information about the festival, including registration, please contact us at:
- festivalinfo@artistsforconservation.org
- +778.340.0749
- 718 - 333 Brooksbank Ave, #702
North Vancouver, BC
V7J 3V8, Canada
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