Conservation Projects
This section highlights conservation initiatives that are being undertaken directly by AFC members.
 Audubon Murals 2020Artist: Doug HiserPosted: 31 Dec, 2020 | Updated: 31 Dec, 2020 Fifty foot bird mural for Houston Audubon smith oaks sanctuary.
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 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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 King of the GobiArtist: Charlotte WilliamsPosted: 9 Nov, 2020 | Updated: 20 Mar, 2021 Having a love of camels, partly due to having been a camel safari guide in South Africa (many eons ago!), when I met John Hare OBE and heard about the wild camels of Mongolia, I was naturally keen to get on board to try and help raise much needed funds for his Wild Camel Protection Foundation. (Please do visit www.wildcamels.com for the full fascinating story).
These wild camels, which are...
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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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 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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 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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 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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 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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 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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 Rosemarie Armstrong Original Landscapes & SeascapesArtist: Rosemarie ArmstrongPosted: 11 Mar, 2020 | Updated: 14 Apr, 2021 The Artist Rosemarie Armstrong will donate 20% of the price from every painting sold through the AFC website, to Artists for Conservation. She believes it is critical to educate and build awareness of conservation issues in our youth. They are our hope for the future. Each of Rosemarie's paintings conveys her passionate connection to our natural environment, and reflects her artistic soul and...
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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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![<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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 Buddies by Elissa EwaldArtist: Elissa EwaldPosted: 11 Feb, 2020 | Updated: 3 Apr, 2022 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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 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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 Australia's bushfire emergency 2020Artist: Geraldine SimmonsPosted: 15 Jan, 2020 | Updated: 10 Jan, 2023 Bushfire emergency ART AUCTION on Geraldine's Wildlife Art via Facebook for the Koala Hospital in Port Macquarie, NSW.
Original artwork in coloured pencil on paper titled Afternoon Snooze. The size of the artwork is 42cm x 34cm.
I am happy to announce the artwork sold, raising $400 AUD.
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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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 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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 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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 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: 30 Dec, 2022 The Wild Bird Care Centre is the only rehabilitation centre exclusively dedicated to wild birds and is the oldest wildlife rehabilitation centre in the Ottawa (Ontario - Canada) region. The Centre is a registered charitable organization funded primarily by public donations. The Centre has been operating in the Stony Swamp Conservation Area since 1991, and is the oldest rehabilitation centre in...
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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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 Friends of Woodhaven Nature Conservancy SocietyArtist: Susan NeilsonPosted: 21 Nov, 2019 | Updated: 27 Nov, 2021 MEMBER OF THE BOARD - Community Conservation Group
The conservation area near my art studio has four distinct ecosystems within a relatively small space almost completely surrounded by development, so there has been concern about its fragility and its importance. We have tiny Western Screech Owls, Pacific Skinks and other creatures raising families right by the fence lines. The forest floor has...
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 The Boma Project, SoysambuArtist: Gregory WellmanPosted: 2 Nov, 2019 | Updated: 2 Nov, 2019 To find a solution to protecting cattle and conserving lions at Soysambu, Kenya.
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