Exhibit Opening Reception
2018 ARTISTS FOR CONSERVATION FESTIVAL
EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION
Vancouver Convention Centre
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You're invited to a unique annual event - Artists for Conservation's 2018 Grand Opening Reception.
Experience an intimate evening with over 50 internationally renowned wildlife and nature artists visting from near and far (China, Australia, UK, India, Iran, Pakistan, Africa, Europe, North America). 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 supporting conservation and the unveiling of AFC's Silent Skies mural.
Celebrate Simon Combes Conservation Award winner, Guy Combes. 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.
Ticket includes reception admission and 1 complimentary beverage (wine/beer or non-alcoholic) and hors d'oevres. Cash bar will be available.
All original artwork is for sale with at least 40% of the proceeds supporting conservation and education programs worldwide.
Tickets are $110/person. Early-bird ticket is $75/person until Aug 5, 2018.
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Vancouver Convention Centre
1055 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3
Guest Testimonials:
“Amazing event. Way to go.” | “Moved to passion.” | “A tough act to follow again.” | “A beautiful and inspiring evening. | What an inspiring evening!”
If you are interested in donating to our silent auction, please email us at festivalinfo[@]artistsforconservation.org.
Photo credits: Paul Moldovanos
Festival Top Sponsors & Supporters
About The Festival
Next Event
AFC Festival 2018
@ Vancouver Convention Centre
Partnership with IOC2018 (International Ornithological Congress)
22 August - 25, 2018
Vancouver, BC, Canada
PAST EVENTS
AFC Festival 2017
@ VanDusen Botanical Garden
9 Nov - 13 Nov, 2017
Vancouver, BC, Canada
AFC Touring Exhibit
@ Lanwan Art Museum in Lanwan Eco Art Park
4 Aug - 30 Sept, 2017
Qingdao City, China
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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