Conservation Projects
This section highlights conservation initiatives that are being undertaken directly by AFC members.
 The Explorers Against Extinction Charity AuctionArtist: Sophie GreenPosted: 7 Dec, 2020 | Updated: 7 Dec, 2020 I am so excited to hear that the Explorers Against Extinction charity art auction raised a whopping £57,000 for The Real World Conservation Trust.
This year was a record for the charity!
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 Buddies by Elissa EwaldArtist: Elissa EwaldPosted: 11 Feb, 2020 | Updated: 28 Nov, 2020 Children's book to raise awareness of kindness to others with acceptance of others and where they may live or how they may live. No one wants to be alone and everyone needs at least one friend in life. This book is meant to promote companionship and trust.
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 Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary Art CompetitionArtist: Anne BarronPosted: 1 Nov, 2020 | Updated: 2 Nov, 2020 Art competition for adults & children to raise funds and awareness for the Hikkswick Wildlife Sanctuary - postponed from 2020 to 2021 - details to be confirmed
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 Famous Fido’s Celebration for LifeArtist: Kathleen ZimmermanPosted: 23 Jul, 2020 | Updated: 23 Jul, 2020 Famous Fido Rescue and Adoption helps animals in crisis. They believe every living thing has a purpose and they strive to make sure we appreciate the beauty and importance of animals. Kathleen Zimmerman was invited to exhibit and take part in this event this year. Zimmerman was happy to do so and donated some of her art to support this worthy case and organization.
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 The Texas Sealife CenterArtist: Jeffrey McDanielPosted: 7 Jul, 2020 | Updated: 7 Jul, 2020 Coastal and aquatic: rescue, rehabilitation, release, public education and awareness.
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 The Texas Sealife CenterArtist: Jeffrey McDanielPosted: 7 Jul, 2020 | Updated: 7 Jul, 2020 Coastal and aquatic: rescue, rehabilitation, release, public education and awareness.
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 Koala RescueArtist: Paula WiegminkPosted: 4 Jun, 2020 | Updated: 4 Jun, 2020 Raising Funds for injured Koalas
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 Silent Skies Mural ProjectArtist: Dianne MunkittrickPosted: 20 May, 2020 | Updated: 20 May, 2020 This project calls attention to the 678 endanged bird species in the world.
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Silent Skies Mural ProjectArtist: Dianne MunkittrickPosted: 20 May, 2020 | Updated: 20 May, 2020 This project calls attention to the 678 endanged bird species in the world.
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 Riding for RangasArtist: Geraldine SimmonsPosted: 5 May, 2017 | Updated: 12 May, 2020 When Geraldine visited Borneo in 2005 she saw firsthand the destruction caused by the planting of palm oil plantations that threaten local plant and animal species. Inspired and deeply moved by this trip, Geraldine used her love of push-bike riding to found Riding for Rangas. Since 2009 Riding for Rangas has raised thousands of dollars assisting Friends of the National Parks Foundation fight for...
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 Australia's bushfire emergency 2020Artist: Geraldine SimmonsPosted: 15 Jan, 2020 | Updated: 10 May, 2020 Bushfire emergency ART AUCTION on Geraldine's Wildlife Art via Facebook for the Koala Hospital at Port Macquarie, NSW.
Original artwork in coloured pencil on paper titled "Afternoon Snooze." The size of the artwork is 42cm x 34cm.
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 Sketch for Survival 2018Artist: Geraldine SimmonsPosted: 7 Jan, 2020 | Updated: 10 May, 2020 Sketch for Survival is an art initiative. It was inspired by a shocking statistic – on average, one elephant is poached in the wild every 26 minutes. The purpose of the initiative is to highlight the plight of elephants and other iconic species and invited professional artists and celebrity supporters help by donating a simple 26-minute wildlife sketch to the touring exhibition.
I was delighted...
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 Wildlife Artist of the Year 2019Artist: Carina KramerPosted: 20 Apr, 2020 | Updated: 20 Apr, 2020 "DSWF Wildlife Artist of the Year is a prestigious annual wildlife art competition – attracting artists from all over the world and showcasing some of the finest and most exciting wildlife art at exhibition in London. The competition each year raises vital awareness and funds for the endangered wildlife that DSWF works so hard to protect.
50% of all sales supports our work to fight wildlife crime...
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 Artists for Conservation 2019Artist: Carina KramerPosted: 20 Apr, 2020 | Updated: 20 Apr, 2020 AFC's annual juried "International Exhibit of Nature in Art" is the world's top conservation-themed art exhibit and sale. It's a rare opportunity for art collectors to buy original artwork by internationally acclaimed artists and directly support conservation work. Most of the artwork in the exhibit is for sale and ranges widely in price from $500 to $50,000+. At least 40% of proceeds from...
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 Big Cat ConservationArtist: Mark HallettPosted: 18 Apr, 2020 | Updated: 18 Apr, 2020 Mark is informally working with Ranthambhore National Park, Project Tiger, Tigerwalahs and the Snow Leopard Conservancy to further big cat conservation through promotion of and sales from his and his coauthor John M. Harris' Columbia University Press book, On the Prowl: In Search of Big Cat Origins. Mark will be donating 100% of any future royalties to Panthera following the book's publication.
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 In support of wildlifeArtist: Linda MartinPosted: 25 Feb, 2018 | Updated: 4 Apr, 2020 Supporting 'Cheetah Outreach" through Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park, New South Wales, Australia.
Cheetah Outreach: Promoting the survival of the free-ranging South African Cheetah through environmental education and partnering conservation initiatives.
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 The Future of the Georgia Coast?Artist: Marjett SchillePosted: 12 Mar, 2020 | Updated: 13 Mar, 2020 To provide the Nature Conservancy with 20 percent of all sales of artwork and prints sold by Marjett Schille at the forum events
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![<em>Edit Conservation Project/Cause</em> DD the Hawk - 50% of artist's sales commission for "DD the Hawk" will be donated to the SPCA of Monterey County and 25% of the artist's sales commission for "DD the Hawk" will be donated to the Artists for Conservation organization | Debbie Griest](https://www.artistsforconservation.org/sites/default/files/styles/blog/public/artist-images/u4893/conservation/ddcropped.jpg?itok=-U_Sr84e "<em>Edit Conservation Project/Cause</em> DD the Hawk - 50% of artist's sales commission for "DD the Hawk" will be donated to the SPCA of Monterey County and 25% of the artist's sales commission for "DD the Hawk" will be donated to the Artists for Conservation organization | Debbie Griest") DD the HawkArtist: Debbie GriestPosted: 4 Mar, 2020 | Updated: 9 Mar, 2020 Fund raising for the operation of the SPCA of Monterey County Wildlife Center. 50% of the artist's sales commission for "DD the Hawk" will be donated to the SPCA of Monterey County and 25% of the artist's sales commission for "DD the Hawk" will be donated to the Artists for Conservaiton organizaiton. 50% of net proceeds from all other painting sales in 2020 will be donated to SPCA of Monterey...
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![<em>Edit Conservation Project/Cause</em> Fishing - 50% of the sales commission for "Fishing" will be donated to Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care and 25% of sales commission for "Fishing" will be donated to the Artists for Conservation organization | Debbie Griest](https://www.artistsforconservation.org/sites/default/files/styles/blog/public/artist-images/u4893/conservation/single_bear_fishing.jpg?itok=ssEZTpb9 "<em>Edit Conservation Project/Cause</em> Fishing - 50% of the sales commission for "Fishing" will be donated to Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care and 25% of sales commission for "Fishing" will be donated to the Artists for Conservation organization | Debbie Griest") FishingArtist: Debbie GriestPosted: 9 Mar, 2020 | Updated: 9 Mar, 2020 Raise money and awareness for the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care organization promoting coexisting with bears. 50% of the sales commission for "Fishing" will be donated to Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care and 25% of the sales commission for "Fishing" will be donated to the Artists for Conservation organization. To hold art shows in honor of our bears and to donate 50% of net proceeds from all other painting...
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 Born Free FoundationArtist: Sandra JonesPosted: 20 Feb, 2020 | Updated: 20 Feb, 2020 THEIR MISSION AND PURPOSE
They work tirelessly to ensure that all wild animals, whether living in captivity or in the wild, are treated with compassion and respect and are able to live their lives according to their needs.
As a leading wildlife charity, they oppose the exploitation of wild animals in captivity and campaign to keep them where they belong - in the wild.
They promote Compassionate...
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 Southern Oregon Land ConservancyArtist: Pamela HaunschildPosted: 23 Jan, 2020 | Updated: 23 Jan, 2020 The Southern Oregon Land Conservancy currently has a focus on conserving private land along the Colestin-Siskiyou Summit area. Their vision is to conserve this corridor between the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, Klamath National Forest and Rogue-Siskiyou National Forest. I have land in this corridor and want to put it into conservation. I also want to continue to focus some of my art on...
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 Reclamation of Montana Ranch LandArtist: Kimberly WursterPosted: 8 Jan, 2020 | Updated: 12 Jan, 2020 Co-owner of wetland properties in Montana, Bitterroot Valley and on the Jefferson River. The properties were reclaimed and developed for waterfowl and trout enhancement and production, working with the Montana Land Reliance. These projects were completed with Conservation Easements in place.
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 Reclamation of Montana Mining PropertyArtist: Kimberly WursterPosted: 8 Jan, 2020 | Updated: 12 Jan, 2020 Restored and reclaimed mining property on Dry Cottonwood Creek in Deer Lodge County, Montana, for resident wildlife population (including elk breeding grounds) and developed spawning habitat for native West Slope Cutthroat Trout.
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 Sketch for Survival 2017Artist: Geraldine SimmonsPosted: 15 Sep, 2017 | Updated: 7 Jan, 2020 Over 100 pieces of artwork, both professional works donated by leading wildlife artists as well as sketches from celebrity supporters will be framed or mounted and exhibited online, as well as being displayed at the Royal Geographical Society in London, UK during the Explorers against Extinction event on the evening of 12 October 2017.
The evening will be introduced by Sir Ranulph Fienees OBE...
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 Alton Millpond RestorationArtist: Lynden CowanPosted: 27 Dec, 2019 | Updated: 27 Dec, 2019 However the creation of the pond by damming Shaw’s Creek created negative consequences for fish habitat (warming the water and blocking spawning routes). Siltation of the pond is detracting from its visual and recreational utility and work is required on the dam and retaining walls. The non-profit Alton Millpond Association has been established with the aim of rehabilitating the dam and pond...
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 Prairie Protection COLORADOArtist: Denise MonaghanPosted: 20 Dec, 2019 | Updated: 20 Dec, 2019 Prairie restoration and conservation
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 Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care CentreArtist: Chantal DupuisPosted: 12 Dec, 2019 | Updated: 12 Dec, 2019 I have seen first hand what the OVWBCC does for the birds that visit their shelter and the conditions in which they have been providing that care. Their current shelter is old, has very limited space and does not provide basic necissities even for the wonderful volunteers who work tirelessly (think about it... feedings every 30mn for a very large brood!!).
I decided that I would try to help a...
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 Endangered AnimalsArtist: Jess HansenPosted: 11 Dec, 2019 | Updated: 11 Dec, 2019 Endangered Animals are so important to protect. I wish to capture these animals forever in my artwork. This way there is at least an image preserving their beauty and life.
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 Wild Horse and Burro programArtist: Jess HansenPosted: 8 Dec, 2019 | Updated: 8 Dec, 2019 I've made a life long decision to commit to caring for the mustang I adopted/tamed/and trained. I will continue to do artwork to help bring awareness to this cause. Wild mustangs and burros care is a difficult issue in the United States with overpopulation, environmental issues, etc. Many people do not know about the issue or make it worse in many ways. I work to bring awareness through my...
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 West Coast Beauty CampaignArtist: Corrinne WolcoskiPosted: 5 Dec, 2019 | Updated: 5 Dec, 2019 As a professional landscape artist, I draw my main source of inspiration from the pristine beauty of our West Coast. Preserving its natural untouched wilderness is important. I contribute a part of my sales to fundraise and make a difference.
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