Exhibit Opening Reception
2019 ARTISTS FOR CONSERVATION FESTIVAL
EXHIBIT & SALE OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday, September 26th, 2019 | 7pm-10pm
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You're invited to a unique annual event - Artists for Conservation's 2019 Exhibit Opening Reception at VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, BC.
Experience the excitement of opening night on Thursday, September 26th with over 40 internationally renowned wildlife and nature artists visting from near and far. Be the first to see AFC's annual juried "International Exhibit of Nature in Art" - one of the world's premier nature-inspired art exhibits with partial sales proceeds supporting conservation. The exhibit will feature over 94 original paintings and sculptures for sale by leading AFC nature and wildlife artists.
All original artwork is for sale with at least 40% of the proceeds supporting conservation and education programs worldwide. Enjoy worldwide artistic excellence, learn about conservation issues directly from exhibiting artists, and support conservation.
Watch the Raptor Quick Sketch, featuring painting of live birds of prey models. Proceeds of the sketches will support of AFC's environmental education program.
Live Music with Michael Averill.
Tickets are $75pp by September 10 and $110pp after Sept 10.
Ticket includes reception admission and 1 complimentary beverage (wine/beer or non-alcoholic) and hors d'oevres. Cash bar will be available.
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Guest Testimonials:
"Outstanding Art" | “Amazing event. Way to go.” | “Moved to passion.” | “A tough act to follow again.” | "The artists are so passionate about conservation." | “A beautiful and inspiring evening." | "The quick sketch with live birds is spectular" | "What an inspiring evening!” | "Breathtaking Mural" | "I love attending this event every year." | "World-class art and music"
If you are interested in becoming a patron, sponsor or donor, please email us at festivalinfo[@]artistsforconservation.org.
Photo credits: Paul Moldovanos
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About The Festival
Next Event
AFC Festival 2019
@ VanDusen Botanical Garden
27 Sept - 29 Sept, 2019
Vancouver, BC, Canada
PAST EVENTS
AFC Festival 2018
@ Vancouver Convention Centre
Partnership with IOC2018 (International Ornithological Congress)
22 August - 25, 2018
Vancouver, BC, Canada
AFC Festival 2017
@ VanDusen Botanical Garden
9 Nov - 13 Nov, 2017
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.
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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Contacts
For general information about the festival, including registration, please contact us at:
- festivalinfo@artistsforconservation.org
- +778.340.0749
- 718 - 333 Brooksbank Ave,
Unit #702,
North Vancouver, BC
V7J 3V8, Canada
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