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The AFC Festival informs and inspires the public to conserve our natural heritage through visual arts, lectures, films & workshops. Since 2011, the Festival has toured internationally.

AFC has supported over 15 Flag Expeditions since 2005. Fostering collaborative art and science field work to study and promote the preservation of endangered species and their vanishing habitats.

AFC's annual exhibit is the world's premiere conservation-themed juried exhibit in the world today. International artists participate and raise funds for conservation. The international exhibit tours to world class venues. Join us this fall 2020 Vancouver.

AFC's "Silent Skies Mural" tour is avaliable for tour. The mural features 678 endangered bird species by 160 AFC artists. Contact us for information.

AFC's International Exhibit of Nature in Art features 60 paintings and sculptures that awaken our responsibility to conserve the diversity and wonder of our natural world. Opens March 13th - May 23rd, 2021.

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AFC Exhibit Tour

The James Museum will host the AFC Exhibit in St. Petersburg, Florida - March 13th - May 23rd, 2021. More
AFC 2020 Exhibit Book

Order your 2020 AFC Exhibit book and 2021 calendar online.
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Susan Gosevitz

AFC honours Susan Gosevitz as Conservation Artist of the Month for April 2021. more


	Musical Launch to AFC's 2020 Virtual Exhibit 2020/10/03 - Vancouver, British Columbia – (Oct 3, 2020) - Artists for Conservation (AFC) is excited to announce the launch of the 2020 Virtual Exhibit on its online gallery, showcasing original paintings and sculptures for sale in support of conservation, from its latest annual exhibit. The unveiling coincides with the 10th annual Artists for Conservation Festival, running October 1-4 at the VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, Canada. Read more...
	AFC to Recognize Anne London with Top Conservation Award 2020/09/08 - Vancouver, BC CANADA – Sept 8, 2020 - In 2020, internationally acclaimed American artist, Anne London will be recognized for her conservation leadership and artistic achievement with Artists for Conservation’s (AFC's) top honor: the Simon Combes Conservation Artist Award. AFC bestows the award annually to individuals for exemplifying the achievements and dedication of the award's namesake. Read more...
	AFC 2020 Exhibiting Artists Announced 2020/08/03 - Vancouver, BC CANADA - Aug 3, 2020 - Artists for Conservation is thrilled to announce this year's selection of artworks juried into the 2020 AFC Exhibit - 200 total artworks by 168 artists from 17 countries. Read more...
	AFC 2021 Calendar Art Announced 2020/07/29 - Vancouver, BC CANADA - July 29, 2020 - Artists for Conservation is pleased to announce that Signature AFC Member, and Italian artist, Marco Grasso's painting "Thanatos" depicting a Barn Owl, has been selected for the cover of the 2021 AFC Environmental Calendar. In addition to highlighting statutory and religious holidays, the calendar also uniquely highlights a wide range of international environmental-themed days and weeks. The annual calendar is published on sustainably forested paper, as a companion to the 13th annual AFC Exhibit, showing in Vancouver, BC October 1-4. Read more...
	AFC's 2020 Book Cover Revealed 2020/07/29 - Vancouver, BC CANADA - July 29, 2020 - Artists for Conservation is pleased to announce that American artist and AFC Signature Member, Mark Susinno has had his oil painting "Entourage", depicting an underwater marine scene of Permit, Smooth Trunkfish, Loggerhead sponges, and Sea whips, has been selected for the cover of the 2020 Artists for Conservation exhibit book. The annual hardcover "coffee-table" book is published on sustainably forested paper, as a companion to the 12th annual AFC Exhibit, showing in Vancouver, BC October 1-4. Read more...
	Bruce Lawes Pledges One Million to Conservation 2020/07/01 - AFC Signature Member Bruce Lawes, has been winning top awards for his hyper-realistic wildlife paintings for years now. Included in those honors has been several AFC Medals of Excellence and a Best-in-Show. Read more...


	AFC 2020 Exhibiting Artists Announced 2020/08/03 - Vancouver, BC CANADA - Aug 3, 2020 - Artists for Conservation is thrilled to announce this year's selection of artworks juried into the 2020 AFC Exhibit - 200 total artworks by 168 artists from 17 countries. Read more...
	AFC 2021 Calendar Art Announced 2020/07/29 - Vancouver, BC CANADA - July 29, 2020 - Artists for Conservation is pleased to announce that Signature AFC Member, and Italian artist, Marco Grasso's painting "Thanatos" depicting a Barn Owl, has been selected for the cover of the 2021 AFC Environmental Calendar. In addition to highlighting statutory and religious holidays, the calendar also uniquely highlights a wide range of international environmental-themed days and weeks. The annual calendar is published on sustainably forested paper, as a companion to the 13th annual AFC Exhibit, showing in Vancouver, BC October 1-4. Read more...
	AFC's 2020 Book Cover Revealed 2020/07/29 - Vancouver, BC CANADA - July 29, 2020 - Artists for Conservation is pleased to announce that American artist and AFC Signature Member, Mark Susinno has had his oil painting "Entourage", depicting an underwater marine scene of Permit, Smooth Trunkfish, Loggerhead sponges, and Sea whips, has been selected for the cover of the 2020 Artists for Conservation exhibit book. The annual hardcover "coffee-table" book is published on sustainably forested paper, as a companion to the 12th annual AFC Exhibit, showing in Vancouver, BC October 1-4. Read more...
	AFC Establishes New Anchor Event in Arizona 2019/10/21 - Vancouver, BC., Canada - Oct 21, 2019 - Artists for Conservation (AFC) is excited to announce the establishment of a recurring bi-annual exhibit and art event with the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum during the last weekend of January. The first event will run from January 24-26, 2019 and will feature AFC's annual exhibit along with various related conservation and art planning. Read more...


	AFC to Recognize Anne London with Top Conservation Award 2020/09/08 - Vancouver, BC CANADA – Sept 8, 2020 - In 2020, internationally acclaimed American artist, Anne London will be recognized for her conservation leadership and artistic achievement with Artists for Conservation’s (AFC's) top... more...
	Bruce Lawes Pledges One Million to Conservation 2020/07/01 - AFC Signature Member Bruce Lawes, has been winning top awards for his hyper-realistic wildlife paintings for years now. Included in those honors has been several AFC Medals of Excellence and a Best-in-Show. more...
	Priscilla Baldwin to Receive 2019 Simon Combes Conservation Award 2019/10/21 - Vancouver, BC., Canada - Oct 21, 2019 - Three decades ago, Master scratch board artist and philanthropist, Priscilla Baldwin, turned her life's passion for desert wildlife toward transforming public attitudes and interest in nature... more...
	Remembering Murray Phillips 2018/03/04 - It is with deep sadness that I share with you the passing of our friend Murray Phillips, AFC artist, conservationist and board member (2014-2017). Murray was an inspiring and passionate champion for nature, through his art and an... more...

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Lyn Vik

Lyn Vik is a Canadian artist who draws nature and wildlife in charcoal, pastel, graphite and colored pencil. Recently, Lyn began to paint with acrylics and gouache which she finds to be a wonderful challenge and is striving to learn the many skills required to master these mediums. Lyn's work has a photo-realistic quality with an emphasis on creating an emotional bond with the subject matter. The content of her work reflects the passion she has for nature and wildlife and her many outdoor hobbies allow for study and observation which translates into her paintings.

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