"It is a great pleasure to notify you that your artwork titled "Southern White-faced Owl" has been selected by the jury for inclusion in the Artists for Conservation 2026 VIRTUAL EXHIBIT and companion book. Congratulations! This year 200 works by 174 artists from 17 countries were chosen for AFC's 19th annual exhibit, celebrating artistic excellence in the depeiction of nature, raising awareness of conservation isssues and supporting organizations dedicated to them. 84 of those artworks have been selected for inclusion in the live exhibit opening this fall. The live exhibit will premiere at the artists for 'conservation Festival at VanDusen Botanical Gardens in Van couver, Canada from September 24-27."
The Virtual Exhibit will be online from Sept 24, 2026 to July 31, 2027.

I am thrilled to receive this honor. A very special thank you to the jury and to all those that volunteer to make this exhibition and festival possible.