Artists For Conservation Festival

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À propos

The 12th annual 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. In 2022, the festival returns to VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver (operated by Vancouver Parks Board) as the primary programming base with additional programming at Maplewood Conservancy (operated by Wild Bird Trust of BC). Programming is free (Maplewood Flats Conservancy) or free with standard admission (VanDusen Botanical Garden) with easy access from the street.

In addition to the local programming, AFC Festival serves as the host venue of AFC's annual international art exhibit the world's top juried conservation-themed art exhibit. Typically, this portion of the event, attracts artists from around the globe, many of whom volunteer their time to deliver live demos, presentations and workshops. The festival is also host to AFC's Pacific Coast Portraits exhibit, featuring the art and music by AFC artists from Vancouver's Lower Mainland.

The AFC Festival also includes free online programming, including performances, virtual exhibits, 360 walk-throughs and more.

All programming online and at Maplewood Flats is free. Programming at VanDusen Botanical Garden is free with standard garden admission.

Liens

• AFC Festival Website artistsforconservation.org

Organisateur

Artists for Conservation International Foundation

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.” The Festival objectives help fulfill this vision and AFC’s goal to “support wildlife and habitat conservation, biodiversity and environmental education through art and culture that celebrates nature.” The festival is intended as a cultural catalyst for a social change through better appreciation and understanding of nature. The festival is the embodiment of applied art – that is, art in action to make the world a better place. Through collaborative programming, we expect to involve additional local artists, actively participating in public programming and benefiting from learning opportunities the programs offer.