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AFC's annual Festival informs and inspires the public to conserve our natural heritage through visual arts, lectures, films, and workshops. Since 2011, the AFC Festival has toured internationally. Join us this fall in Vancouver.

AFC has supported over 15 Flag Expeditions since 2005. Fostering collaborative art and science field work to study and promote the preservation of endangered species and their vanishing habitats. 

Artists for Conservation connects youth with nature thorough art and environmental education. In 2018, AFC launched the first virtual youth education program with schools. The youth "Silent Skies" mural project. Over 1600 youth from across B.C. participated.

AFC's annual exhibit is the world's premiere conservation-themed juried exhibit in the world today. International artists compete for the honor to participate, which raises funds for conservation & tours to world class venues. Join us this fall in Vancouver.

AFC's "Silent Skies Mural" tour at Arizona-Sonora Desert Musem. Open May 25th to Sept 29th, 2019. The mural features 678 endangered bird species by 160 AFC artists. The original was unveiled at AFC's 2018 Festival. 

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  • 2019 AFC Festival

    AFC's 2019 Festival will be held in Van, BC Sept 27-29 at VanDusen Botanical Garden. Learn more

     

     

  • Silent Skies Mural

    AFC's "Silent Skies" Mural is touring at Arizona-Sonara Desert Museum through Sep 30, 2019 more

  • Carleen Ross

    AFC honours Carleen Ross as Conservation Artist of the Month for September 2019. more
Artists for Conservation
AFC Festival Preview Weekend Opens
2019/09/13 - The 2019 AFC Festival opens Satuday, September 14 at Maplewood Flats Nature House in North Vancouver (2649 Dollarton Highway, NV) Join AFC for two days of art, music and wildlife in a beautiful natural setting. Get a sneak peak at some of the activities coming in two weeks time. Come face-to-face with a bird of prey, enjoy the new "Pacific Coast Portraits" exhibit and sale featuring local AFC artists' work. FREE admission.  Live music and performances with:
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Safari Supports AFC and Soysambu Boma Project
2019/07/22 - AFC artist and 2018 recipient of the Simon Combes Award (AFC's highest honor), Guy Combes is leading an art safari in Kenya now, with several Artists for Conservation members and supporters in-tow. Jackson's African Safaris (Timothy Jackson) organized the expedition to raise funds and support for AFC, the Soysambu Conservancy's Boma Project and a new film about the lions of Soysambu.
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AFC Mourns the Loss of Terry Isaac
2019/07/19 - It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the passing of Terry Isaac, our dear friend, Master Wildlife Artist, instructor, and talented musician. Terry passed away suddenly on July 16th. As many of you know, Terry Isaac has been renowned wildlife artist since a very young age. He developed a large international following in the 1980s and has part of the AFC community for nearly two decades. During that time he advanced the genera of Wildlife Art internationally as a popular instructor through his workshops and publications.
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2019 Exhibit Award Winners
2019/07/12 - Vancouver, BC CANADA - July 12, 2019 - Artists for Conservation (AFC) is pleased to announce the award winners of the twelfth annual AFC International Exhibit of Nature in Art to be held this September 26 - 29 in Vancouver, BC. The awards include five AFC Medals of Excellence, which recognizes at least five outstanding artworks in the exhibit, an Environmental Statement Award, and Interpretive/Abstract Award. AFC also presents two Best in Show awards, in recognition of the highest scoring painting and sculpture by the jury panel in the annual exhibit.
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2019 AFC Exhibiting Artists Announced
2019/07/09 - Vancouver, BC CANADA - July 9, 2019 - Artists for Conservation is thrilled to announce this year's selection of artworks juried into AFC's twelfth annual International Exhibit of Nature in Art - 200 total artworks by 142 artists from 15 countries. 
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AFC Announces New Venue Partner in Florida
2019/05/09 - Vancouver, BC., CANADA - May 9, 2019 - Artists for Conservation (AFC) is pleased to announce a new partnership and special exhibit tour at the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg, Florida. The exhibit is scheduled to run from March through May, 2021, and featuring artwork from the 2020 edition of AFC's annual juried exhibit.
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Silent Skies Mural Tours to Arizona
2019/04/05 - We're pleased to announce the opening of our second Silent Skies Mural touring exhibit at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. A full replica display will be installed in the Baldwin Education Building and unveiled on May 25, 2019. The exhibit will remain in place for public viewing through September 29 of this year.  See the mural online. 
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Jesic Honored as Living Master Artist
2019/03/02 - AFC Signature Member, Stephen Jesic was recently recognized by the Art Renewal Center (ARC) is pleased to welcome Stephen Jesic as an ARC Associate Living Master™. ARC's primary mission is to promote a return of skill-based training, standards and excellence in the visual arts, with a particular emphasis on realism.
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AFC Mourns the Loss of Terry Isaac
2019/07/19 - It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the passing of Terry Isaac, our dear friend, Master Wildlife Artist, instructor, and talented musician. Terry passed away suddenly on July 16th. As many of you know, Terry Isaac has been renowned wildlife artist since a very young age. He developed a large international following in the 1980s and has part of the AFC community for nearly two decades. During that time he advanced the genera of Wildlife Art internationally as a popular instructor through his workshops and publications.
Read more...
2019 Exhibit Award Winners
2019/07/12 - Vancouver, BC CANADA - July 12, 2019 - Artists for Conservation (AFC) is pleased to announce the award winners of the twelfth annual AFC International Exhibit of Nature in Art to be held this September 26 - 29 in Vancouver, BC. The awards include five AFC Medals of Excellence, which recognizes at least five outstanding artworks in the exhibit, an Environmental Statement Award, and Interpretive/Abstract Award. AFC also presents two Best in Show awards, in recognition of the highest scoring painting and sculpture by the jury panel in the annual exhibit.
Read more...
2019 AFC Exhibiting Artists Announced
2019/07/09 - Vancouver, BC CANADA - July 9, 2019 - Artists for Conservation is thrilled to announce this year's selection of artworks juried into AFC's twelfth annual International Exhibit of Nature in Art - 200 total artworks by 142 artists from 15 countries. 
Read more...
AFC Launches New Virtual Exhibit
2018/10/30 - Vancouver, British Columbia – (November 2, 2018) -  Artists for Conservation (AFC) is excited to announce the launch of a brand new online gallery, showcasing 200 original artworks for sale in support of conservation, from its 2018 annual exhibit. The unveiling represents AFC's second generation Virtual Exhibit and features many improvements including a mobile-friendly interface, and several new search and personalization functions, including the ability for visitors to preview artwork framed and on customized wall color. 
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Remembering Murray Phillips
2018/03/04 - It is with deep sadness that I share with you the passing of our friend Murray Phillips, AFC artist, conservationist and board member (2014-2017).  Murray was an inspiring and passionate champion for nature, through his art and an...
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Sharon Schafer's 'Two Deserts, One Sky' Environmental Education Project
2018/02/25 - AFC artist Sharon K. Schafer has returned to India to connect cultures and continents - an introduction of Rajasthan students to their Nevada, U.S counterparts. Her 2018 project is 'Two Deserts, One Sky' - art-based global...
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Ducks Unlimited 2018 Portfolio
AFC artists selected for Ducks Unlimited Canada - 2018 National Art Portfolio
2018/02/02 - Congratulations to AFC Canadian artists Jodie Dansereau, Kevin Johnson, Joseph Koensgen, Terry Isaac, Ron Plaizier and Valerie Rogers. Artist Joseph Koensgen was awarded the 2018 Artist of the Year.  Only 11 artworks were selected...
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HEART & SOUL CHARITY EXHIBITION
2016/04/12 - A star studded private gala night on 18th April will kick off this week long exhibition in the heart of London, just up the road from Buckingham Palace. Gary Hodges AFC has deliberately kept back a few of his rare sold-out editions for...
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