AFC Festival News

RE/MAX Sponsors 2013 Artists for Conservation Festival

25 Apr 2013

Vancouver, BC., CANADA - April 25, 2013 - AFC is pleased to announce that leading international real estate agency, RE/MAX will be the Title Sponsor for the 2013 international Artists for Conservation Festival.

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Artists for Conservation Festival Returns to Vancouver, British Columbia for 2013

15 Feb 2013

Vancouver, BC., CANADA - February 15, 2013 - Artists for Conservation (AFC) is pleased to announce, following the success of its second AFC Festival in October 2012, that the signature event will return to Vancouver in 2013.

Read more: Artists for Conservation Festival Returns to Vancouver, British Columbia for 2013

Many thanks from AFC's 2nd Annual Festival Team

26 Oct 2012

October 25, 2012 - Thank you to our artists, sponsors, supporters, and the passionate and dedicated army of volunteers and Grouse Mountain staff for working hard to ensure the 2012 AFC festival was a success.

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Announcing the 2012 AFC Raffle Winners

24 Oct 2012

We're extremely pleased to announce the results of Artists for Conservation's first fundraising raffle. The final draw took place at 4:00pm at Grouse Mountain, marking the end of the 2012 Artists for Conservation Festival. Congratulations to all winners!

Read more: Announcing the 2012 AFC Raffle Winners

Last Chance to Experience the Art of Conservation this Weekend!

19 Oct 2012

Enjoy the world's top conservation-themed exhibit of original paintings and sculptures, five documentary films about art and conservation, special lectures by Guy Combes, Rob Butler, Kelly Dodge, Pat & Rosemarie Keough, live painting demos, adult art workshop by Guy Combes, interactive drumm

Read more: Last Chance to Experience the Art of Conservation this Weekend!

AFC Announces Two Commemorative Edition Prints for 2012

06 Oct 2012

Vancouver, BC Canada - October 5, 2012 - Artists for Conservation announces the release of two limited edition fine art prints.

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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

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Festival Highlights

VanDusen Botanical Garden is located at:

5151 Oak Street Vancouver BC V6M 4H1

Admission to AFC Festival is free of charge.  Admission is required for the Botanical Garden.

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

  • Art Exhibit & Expo
  • Nature & Birding Expo
  • Silent Skies Mural
  • Live Art Demos
  • Music and Performances
  • Watch Films
  • Special Presentations

  • Fill the register form

  • Come to the Festival
  • Spread the Word
  • Purchase a Bird Mural
  • Buy Orginal Art
  • 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. 

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