This is an archived event from Culture Days 2024.
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Artists For Conservation Festival
In-person
Date and time
Location
VanDusen Botanical Garden, Maplewood Conservancy
5251 Oak St AND 2649 Dollarton Ave.
North Vancouver, BC
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.
About
The Artists for Conservation Festival is a multi-day nature-themed arts and culture event that immerses visitors in a cohesive blend of visual art, musical and First Nations cultural performances, art workshops/activities, plein-air sketching, live music, art demos and films. The festival is intended as a cultural catalyst for a social change through better appreciation and understanding of nature. In 2024, the festival returns to VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver as the primary programming base with additional programming at Maplewood Conservancy. Programming is free (Maplewood Flats Conservancy) or free (with regular admission) at VanDusen Botanical Garden) with easy access from the street.
2024 Festival Hours at Maplewood Flats Conservancy
Sept 14-15 | Festival Preview Weekend (10am-3pm)
Sept 16-27 | "Pacific Coast Portraits" Exhibit featuring local AFC Artists
2024 Festival Hours at VanDusen Botanical Garden
Sept 19 | 10am-4pm
Sept 20 | 10am-4pm (Gallery open for viewing until 5pm)
Sept 21 | 10am-4pm (Gallery open for viewing until 5pm)
Sept 22 | 10am-4pm
Links
- AFC Festival Website artistsforconservation.org
Organizer
Artists for Conservation (AFC)
Based in North Vancouver, Canada, Artists for Conservation is the world's leading artist group supporting the environment. With artist members from over 30 countries, AFC also has a very strong membership chapter base in British Columbia. AFC's flagship event is the annual Artists for Conservation Festival, hosted every year in Greater Vancouver, BC since 2011. AFC’s vision is to “To lead a global artistic movement that inspires individuals and organizations to preserve and sustain our natural heritage.” AFC's mission is to “support wildlife and habitat conservation, biodiversity and environmental education through art and culture that celebrates nature.”