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AFC's annual Festival informs and inspires the public to conserve our natural heritage through visual and performing art, lectures, films, and workshops. Since 2011, the AFC Festival has toured internationally.

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 youth "Silent Skies" mural project working with schools. #AFCFestival2018

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 and tours to world class venues.

AFC's Silent Skies Mural project is the world's first mural of all the world's endangered birds by a group of the world's top nature and wildlife artists 678 species. 160 artists from 15 countries participated. The mural is avaliable for tour. 

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Artists for Conservation
AFC Announces First Silent Skies Mural Tour Location
2019/01/16 - Vancouver (January 16, 2019) Artists for Conservation (AFC) is pleased to announce the first outdoor installation of the "Silent Skies Mural Project" in the city of Kingsport, Tennessee - a 24-foot by 50 foot-long representation of the massive collaborative project unveiled last August at the 27th  International Ornithological Congress and 8th Artists for Conservation Festival. Like the original, this version showcasing the 678 species birds from around the world that are threatened with extinction.
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Sunita Dhairyam Honored for Tiger Conservation Work
2019/01/14 - On the 29th. of November, AFC Signature Member, Sunita Dhairyam was feted for her work in conserving tigers in India. Dhairyam is both an accomplished artist and the founder of the Mariamma Charitable Trust, based in the  Western Ghats in southwest India, on the edge of the Bandipur Tiger Reserve. The organization's works to save tigers and other wildife through habitat protection and supporting local communities. 
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AFC Launches New Virtual Exhibit
2018/10/30 - Vancouver (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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AFC Artists in Japan Support Fish Owl Conservation
2018/10/16 - This November 5th to 12th in Hamanaka, Japan, a team of artists including Signature AFC Members Eriko Kobayashi and Yasuo Watanabe are collaborating with the NGO Fish Owl Aid to support the Blakiston's Fish-Owl. The artists and Fish Owl Aid will be sketching the natural environments of eastern Hokkaido, where they are hostjng a series of workshops and inform visitors and residents about conserving the critically endangered species of owl.
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2018 AFC Exhibit Tours to Arizona
2018/09/20 - Vancouver, British Columbia – Artists for Conservation (AFC),is pleased to announce that on September 22, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (ASDM) will host AFC's touring exhibit comprising most of the artwork from the recent 2018 AFC Festival in Vancouver. Over 60 artworks will go on display to the public through November 25, 2018. A special program featuring many exhibiting artists will run November 9-10.
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Artists for Conservation Festival to Unveil World’s Largest Mural of Bird Paintings in Vancouver
2018/08/16 - Vancouver (August 16, 2018)– On Wednesday, August 22, Artists for Conservation (AFC) will unveil "Silent Skies," a 100ft super-mural showcasing birds from around the world that are in danger of becoming extinct.
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Gary Hodges Launches Book and Auction for Conservation
2018/07/14 - UK's best selling pencil artist, AFC Signature Member Gary Hodge's has just released his latest book featuring artwork from his latest conservation charity event The event is hosted at at the renowned Nature in Art museum in Gloucestershire, from 10-22 July 2018, and is 100% in aid of six conservation and wildlife art charities. Central to the event is an online and live auction featuring 50 specially embellished prints. Each are drawn over with 1,000s of pencil strokes making them all unique and collectable.
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Ahsan Qureshi Brings Wildlife Art to Pakistan
2018/07/14 - Two hours drive from Pakistan's capital city of Islamabad is a mountain resort town of Nathia Gali. This summer, the town will host its first wildlife art exhibit featuring the artwork of AFC's Dr. Ahsan Qureshi. The show venue is Hotel Elites Nathiagali, and will run August 4th and 5th.
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AFC Launches New Virtual Exhibit
2018/10/30 - Vancouver (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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2018 AFC Exhibit Tours to Arizona
2018/09/20 - Vancouver, British Columbia – Artists for Conservation (AFC),is pleased to announce that on September 22, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (ASDM) will host AFC's touring exhibit comprising most of the artwork from the recent 2018 AFC Festival in Vancouver. Over 60 artworks will go on display to the public through November 25, 2018. A special program featuring many exhibiting artists will run November 9-10.
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Artists for Conservation Festival to Unveil World’s Largest Mural of Bird Paintings in Vancouver
2018/08/16 - Vancouver (August 16, 2018)– On Wednesday, August 22, Artists for Conservation (AFC) will unveil "Silent Skies," a 100ft super-mural showcasing birds from around the world that are in danger of becoming extinct.
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Award Winners for 2018 Exhibit
2018/06/28 - Vancouver, BC CANADA - June 29, 2018 - Artists for Conservation (AFC) is pleased to announce the award winners of the tenth annual AFC International Exhibit of Nature in Art to be held this August 22-25 in Vancouver, BC. The awards include five AFC Medals of Excellence, which recognizes at least five outstanding artworks in the exhibit, and an Environmental Statement Award. AFC has also created a new Best in Show Award this year, in recognition of the highest scoring artwork by the jury panel in the annual exhibit. Artists receiving the awards are as follows:
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Remembering Murray Phillips
2018/03/03 - 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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