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Introduction by Jeff Whiting President & Founder, Artists for Conservation We are extremely proud to welcome you to our fourth annual Artists for Conservation Festival presented by RE/MAX, at Grouse Mountain. I can’t imagine a backdrop more fitting for a festival focused on reconnecting people to nature through art and environmental education. At AFC, we are passionate ambassadors for nature with a deep reverence toward our natural history. In this 7th year of AFC’s annual art exhibit, we are privileged to bring together leading artists from around the world to lend their voice to wildlife worldwide. This is an unparalleled chance for the public to meet these talented and dedicated artists. There is an unhealthy and growing disconnect in society, away from the natural world that supports us. The Artists for Conservation Festival represents a cultural movement, and the embodiment of applied art – that is, art in action to change the world. It’s our responsibility as artists, to use our talents and convictions to inspire the public and youth of tomorrow, to take action to protect what remains of this planet’s natural wonders. Each painting or sculpture has an important conservation story each artist is eager to share. The AFC Festival is a profoundly inspiring event for all, and for artists, it is a “gathering of the clans” . A heartfelt thank you to the artists, volunteers, sponsors - including RE/MAX, and Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada - musicians, patrons, jurors, partners, and our event host - Grouse Mountain - graciously providing facilities and staff support over the entire 10 days. Enjoy your time at this important event.
Jeff Whiting President & Founder Artists For Conservation
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About Artists for Conservation The World’s Leading Artist Group Supporting the Environment
“Our mission is to support wildlife and habitat conservation, and environmental education through art that celebrates nature.” Many artists today are active participants in an important awareness and educational movement, channelling artistic talent toward connecting the public to nature to inspire awareness, appreciation and action. At the forefront of this movement is AFC. Founded in 1997 by artist and biologist Jeff Whiting, AFC is the world’s leading artist group supporting the environment. Dedicated to nurture, promote and leverage its world-class community of artists in support of our natural world, AFC drives its mission through three key pillars: Art & Environmental Education; Field Work & Research; and Artist Development. The Artists for Conservation Festival is AFC’s annual flagship initiative to support, showcase and further these three pillars.
AFC Programs AFC’s Annual Juried Exhibit recognizes artists for their commitment to artistic excellence and conservation, raises awareness of conservation issues, and directly supports conservation organizations through the sale of artwork. AFC’s Flag Expeditions Program facilitates collaborative art and science field work to study and promote endangered species and their vanishing habitats and fosters a broader representation of the world’s biodiversity in art. AFC’s Explorers Program brings together teams of professional artists, leading subject matter experts and university level students on field expeditions to study wildlife, their environments and the conservation issues that concern them. AFC Documentary Films: Since 2011 AFC has been producing a series of short documentary films titled “Portraits of the Planet”. Each episode highlights artists working in different and exotic wilderness environments and tells inspiring art and conservation stories featuring AFC artists. AFC’s Art for Conservation Program provides an online venue at www.artistsforconservation.org for the sale of artwork with a portion of the proceeds earmarked by the artists to support a conservation organization of their choice. AFC Awards exist to highlight excellence in conservation and art and to empower and reward passionate professional artists as effective ambassadors for the environment. ArtistsForConservation.org is the main portal supporting AFC programs and featuring thousand of artworks. 4
AFC’s Annual Art Exhibit AFC’s annual exhibit is the world’s top conservation-themed art show and has become one of the most highly anticipated annual events among the nature-inspired art genres. The goal of the exhibit is: 1) To support conservation through art sales and education; 2) To showcase the extraordinary pool of artistic talent within AFC; and 3) To share the nature-inspired art genre with new audiences. This year’s exhibit features 85 original artworks for sale by 80 leading nature and wildlife artists from around the world. 40% of the proceeds from the sale of each artwork support conservation initiatives around the world, including those at AFC.
AFC 2014 Hardcover Book
2015 Environmental Calendar
Published as a companion to Artists for Conservation’s seventh annual exhibit and fourth annual festival at Grouse Mountain. A beautiful collectible book, with limited quantities available. 10” x 10”, hardcover with 236 pages and printed on FSC-certified (sustainably forested) paper. $39.95.
A beautiful 12-month calendar highlighting key green dates. Featuring art from AFC’s exhibit. Beautiful and informative, it makes a superb gift to anyone who appreciates art and nature. 10” x 10” and printed on FSC-certified paper. $16.95.
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Exhibiting Artists All artwork is original and for sale at the AFC Festival with approximately 40% of proceeds supporting Artists for Conservation and other conservation organizations worldwide.
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Aja, Douglas (USA)
Laurent, Yves (Canada)
Benson, Craig (Canada)
Lindamood, Patsy (USA)
Besse, Linda (USA)
Lopatina, Olena (Canada)
Billingsley, Cindy (USA)
Lutz, Jan (USA)
Blackwell, Peter (Kenya)
Maynard, Chris (USA)
Breger, Varda (Israel)
McClelland, Chris (Australia)
Brest van Kempen, Carel (USA)
McCune, Michelle (USA)
Cook, Carrie (USA)
Murray, Robin (USA)
Cooke, Brent (Canada)
Nicholls, Alison (USA)
Cross, Julie (UK)
Niclasse, Carole (USA)
Crouter, Anni (USA)
Norwich-Young, Dorset (Canada)
deKramer, Karyn (USA)
Pepin, Patricia (Canada)
Dodge, Kelly (Canada)
Peyton, Anne (USA)
Dreyer, Rob (USA)
Phillips, Murray (Canada)
Duffek, Kim (USA)
Pickering, Pollyanna (UK)
DuPuis-Rosen, Linda (USA)
Rankin, David (USA)
Eichler, Theresa (Canada)
Reuter-Twining, Diana (USA)
Erickson, Mary (USA)
Rich, Andrea (USA)
Fisher, Cynthie (USA)
Rossin, Linda (USA)
Fortunato, Nancy (USA)
Rusin, Len (USA)
Glen, Robert (Kenya)
Sainsbury, Jonathan (UK)
Gylling, Gemma (USA)
Sample, Esther (Canada)
Hamanaka, Setsuo (Japan)
Schafer, Sharon K. (USA)
Hartl-Heisan, Daniela
Schlenker, Robert (USA)
Harvey, Guy (Cayman Islands)
Shaughnessy, Clare (UK)
Holt, Mary Louise (USA)
Sorley-Keichinger, Cindy
Ivanyi, Rachel (USA)
Spera, Edward (Canada)
Jackman, Pat (USA)
Stein, Barry (USA)
Jarvi, Brian (USA)
Stewart, James (Canada)
Jessen, Mary Jane (Canada)
Stolberger, Sue (Tanzania)
Johnson, Kevin (Canada)
Sutton, Linda (USA)
Katrandzhiev, Valentin (Bulgaria)
Theriault, Colette (Canada)
Kissinger, Megan (USA)
Thivierge, Claude (Canada)
Kitler, David (Canada)
Thompson, Martha (USA)
Kobald, John (USA)
Walsh, Frank (USA)
Koensgen, Joseph (Canada)
Warner, Val (USA)
Koonce, Jack (USA)
Weisberg, Kathryn (USA)
LaFogg-Docherty, Deborah (USA)
White, Taylor (Canada)
Latas, Pat (USA)
Whiting, Jeffrey (Canada)
Latham, Rebecca (USA)
Woodall, Terry (USA)
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AFC Documentary Films Art & Conservation in the Caymans Learn how a Caymanian marine biologist-turned-artist is championing international marine conservation efforts and how an international group of artists is working to help protect an underwater paradise and share it with the world before it is lost. Features encounters with stingrays, endangered sea turtles and invasive lion fish.
The Soysambu Legacy Experience Africa and the story of one of the world’s most successful wildlife painters who fought to conserve endangered species and one of Kenya’s most precious and unique areas. The film tells the remarkable story of the late Simon Combes and how his family are carrying on his legacy through art and conservation activism.
How an Artist Saved the Mountain Gorilla Two artists retrace the footsteps of legendary explorer Carl Akeley deep into the Virunga Mountains in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, to uncover the mysteries of the man who is credited with saving the Mountain Gorilla from extinction and founding Africa's first National Park nearly 100 years ago.
Other Films Extremely Wild This film features the story of Grouse Mountain’s two orphaned Grizzly Bears, Grinder and Coola and their journey to the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. This recently updated version of the film includes over 10 years of footage of the resident bears.
Bear Witness When ‘Cheeky’ the bear is ambushed and decapitated in front of a lone witness, a chain of events is set in motion up and down the coast. You’re the next link.
Reaching Blue Reaching Blue is the story of a shared coastal way of life under threat, and how hope for the future lies in the stories of our past. Stunning high-definition footage from deep-sea submarines, advanced ocean research vessels, and drone cameras expose the changes our coastal waters face, and connect our world’s oceans.
Reflections: Art for an Oil Free Coast Five-hundred kilometres north of Vancouver is a wild coastline: home to the Spirit Bear and whales, wolf packs and grizzlies, First Nations and coastal communities at risk with the looming threat of a proposed oil pipeline and hundreds of oil tankers a year. Follow an expedition with 50 artists (11 from AFC) and their response to a region at risk.
Why Bears? What’s good for bears is good for people and the planet. This short film asks the question, “What if we could preserve wild spaces simply by protecting one family of animals?” 8
Screening Times Public Opening Day: Sat, Sept 27
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Daily Program Schedule Saturday, Sept. 27 (Public Opening Day) | 10am - 9:30pm Note: Exhibit/Theatre closed at 6pm for Ticketed Event 10:00am: Art Exhibit opens 10:00am-10:30am: Film Screenings (Theatre in the Sky) 11:00am-11:45pm: Opening ceremony w/ artists and performance by William Nahanee 12:00pm-12:30pm: Film Screenings (Theatre in the Sky) 1:00pm-4:00pm: Live Art Demos, Music & Live Birds of Prey (Drumming with Russell Shumsky, O.W.L.) 1:30pm-2:15pm: Keynote Address (John & Suzie Seerey-Lester) 2:30pm-3:15pm: Festival Patron Address (Pollyanna Pickering) 3:30pm-4:15pm: Lecture (Robert Glen & Sue Stolberger) 4:30pm-6:00pm: Film Screenings (Theatre in the Sky) 6:00pm: Gallery & theatre close for wine & cheese event set-up 7:00pm-9:30pm: Meet-the-Artists Wine & Cheese (Ticketed event) 10:00pm:
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Sunday, September 28 | 10am - 9:30pm 10:00am: 10:30am-1:30pm: 1:30pm-2:15pm: 2:30pm-3:15pm: 3:30pm-4:15pm: 4:30pm-5:15pm: 5:30pm-9:30pm: 9:30pm:
Art Exhibit opens Film Screenings (Theatre in the Sky) Lecture (Chris Maynard: “Feathers, Form and Function”) Lecture (Pollyanna Pickering, “Bears”) Lecture (Anna-Louise Pickering: “Photographing an Artist”) Lecture (Terry Woodall, AFC Artist) Film Screenings (Theatre in the Sky) Exhibit & Theatre closes
Monday, Sept. 29 - Wednesday Oct. 1 | 10am - 9pm Featuring “Adventures in Art & Environment” School Workshops 10:00am-3:00pm “Adventures in Art & Environment” school workshops 10:00am: Art Exhibit opens 3:30pm-9:30pm: Film Screenings (Theatre in the Sky) 9:30pm:
Exhibit & Theatre close
Thursday, October 2 - Friday, October 3 | 10am - 9:30pm 10:00am: 10:00am-9:30pm: 9:30pm:
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Art Exhibit opens Film Screenings (Theatre in the Sky) Exhibit & Theatre close
Saturday, October 4 | 10am - 10pm (Family Weekend) Featuring special activities for youth and young-at-heart 10:00am: 10:00am-1:30pm: 1:00pm-4:00pm: 1:30pm-2:15pm: 2:30pm-3:15pm: 3:30pm-10:00pm: 10:00pm:
Art Exhibit opens Film Screenings (Theatre in the Sky) Live painting & sculpting demonstrations and music (The Postmodern Camerata) Lecture (Dr. Robert Butler, “The Salish Sea”) Lecture & Film (Ian Hinkle, “Reaching Blue” Filmmaker) Film Screenings (Theatre in the Sky) Exhibit & Theatre close
Sunday, October 5 | 10am - 5pm (Closing Day/Family Weekend) 10:00am Art Exhibit opens 10:00am-1:30pm: Film Screenings (Theatre in the Sky) 1:00pm-4:00pm: Live painting, sculpting, First Nations carving demonstrations and music (Shakuhachi Japanese Flute with Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos) 1:30pm-2:15pm: Lecture (Jeffrey Whiting, Artists for Conservation) 2:30pm-3:15pm: Lecture (Brent Cooke, Artists for Conservation) 3:30pm--4:00pm: Film Screenings (Theatre in the Sky) 4:00pm: Festival closes
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Artists & Presenters
In order of appearance
John & Suzie Seerey-Lester (USA)
AFC, Keynote & Co-Recipients of the Simon Combes Conservation Award Internationally acclaimed artists, John Seerey-Lester and Suzie SeereyLester have been chosen to jointly receive the Artists for Conservation’s (AFC) top honor: the Simon Combes Conservation Artist Award. John Seerey-Lester is a master painter, author, instructor, celebrated outdoorsman, dedicated conservationist, and one of the most sought-after artists in the wildlife art genre. A highly accomplished artist and instructor, Suzie Seerey-Lester is a dedicated conservationist in the field as well as through her art.
Pollyanna Pickering (UK)
AFC Festival Patron | 2012 AFC Simon Combes Conservation Award Recipient Pollyanna is acclaimed as one of Europe’s foremost wildlife artists. The most published artist in the UK, her work and books sell in over eighty countries worldwide. The University of Derby recently awarded her an honorary degree in recognition of her outstanding achievement in the arts. Pollyanna designs exclusive gift ware for Harrods, and has painted postage stamps for African Countries, and first day covers for the Royal Mail.
Robert Glen & Sue Stolberger (Kenya/Tanzania)
2010 AFC Simon Combes Conservation Award Co-Recipients Sue Stolberger and Robert Glen are internationally renowned artists living their dream as the only residents of Ruaha National Park in Tanzania - working out of their camp studios. As a painter, Sue holds exhibitions around the world, including London, New York, and Johannesburg. Known for his monument-sized bronze sculptures, including one of the largest equestrian sculptures made in history - the Mustangs of Las Colinas, Robert has held many solo shows in the USA, Canada, England, Monte Carlo, Spain and South Africa.
Chris Maynard (USA) | Exhibiting Artist & Presenter
Chris Maynard has worked with feathers since he was 12 years old but only began showing his work in 2010. Since then, his unique feather shadowboxes have been recognized by art collectors, the press, and a wide and growing variety of people from around the world. While working for 20 years in the field of ichthyology, Maynard negotiated with the owners of the major hydropower dams in the northwestern USA to provide for the flow needs of salmon. He is a member of Audubon and writes for a local land trust.
Anna-Louise Pickering (UK) | Presenter
Anna-Louise Pickering is the daughter of Pollyanna Pickering. She began her career in theatre and television before joining Pollyanna as a partner in her business. An award winning photographer, she has acted as official photographer to Pollyanna on her expeditions and her images have been published and used to illustrate Pollyanna’s popular lectures. Anna-Louise was honoured to be a finalist in the UK Women of achievement Awards in recognition of her contribution to the book ‘Giant Pandas and Sleeping Dragons’.
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Terry Woodall (USA) | Exhibiting Artist & Presenter
Terry Woodall has achieved international recognition and numerous awards with his interpretive sculptures of wildlife interactions executed in both wood and bronze. A pivotal experience in Woodall’s career came with the Artists for Conservation Flag Expedition Award, which gave him the opportunity for an artistic field study to Lake Baikal, Russia. Terry’s articles on wildlife art have been published in numerous magazines.
Linda DuPuis-Rosen, AFC (USA) Exhibiting Artist | Youth workshops
Linda DuPuis-Rosen has been creating art for over 20 years, focusing her efforts in the unique area of wildlife in watercolor. Over the last 9 years, about 95% of her artwork has been used to help with fundraising and education for a number of wildlife conservation groups around the world. Her goal is to share her reflections of wildlife and nature with others and to use the art as a connection between the conservationists and the general public to help with education and fundraising.
Dr. Rob Butler (Canada) | AFC Member | Co-Founder of Pacific WildLife Foundation
Dr. Rob Butler, ornithologist, author, adjunct professor of biology at Simon Fraser University, co-founded the Pacific WildLife Foundation in 2003 to enhance research and education of the ocean and where he serves as President. He is also a scientific advisor for Bird Studies Canada, and a board member of several national and international nature, research and academic organizations.
Ian Hinkle (Canada) | Filmmaker
Ian Hinkle is a communications specialist and documentary filmmaker currently based in Victoria, Canada. He has been chasing essential stories globally since 1992, with a focus on expanding awareness about socially and politically important issues. He is a veteran of numerous award-winning broadcast and media projects worldwide. Ian has lugged a camera in over a dozen countries to follow a story, and continues to explore the fields of new media outreach, brand identity, and trans-media communications strategy.
Brent Cooke (Canada) | Exhibiting Artist & Presenter
Brent Cooke, an award-winning bronze artist, world-authority on museum exhibits and marine biologist, uses his love of nature to bring form to his work. Brent’s sculptures convey a story or engage the viewer by eliciting memories of their own in the subjects depicted. Brent’s background includes underwater photography, TV and film production and large-scale cultural and natural history projects for museums and cultural institutions.
Jeffrey Whiting (Canada) | AFC Exhibiting Artist | President & Founder of AFC
Jeff Whiting is the founder and visionary behind Artists for Conservation. A biologist/geologist, Jeff is a sculptor, author and environmental impressario. At 16 years of age, the Canadian Prime Minister presented one of Jeff’s sculptures to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. At 18, Jeff published his first book and won first at the World Championships of Wildfowl Carving. Recipient of numerous awards, a Signature Member of the Society of Animal Artists and Fellow of the Explorer’s Club. 13
Youth Workshops Adventures in Art & Environment Presented by Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada, from September 29 through October 1, we are excited to offer a unique program connecting youth with nature through art, and introducing them to some of today’s leading international artists who are dedicated to wildlife and habitat conservation. This program features four educational segments, including: • An interpretive tour of the world’s leading conservation-themed art exhibit;
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• Interactive workshop with a prominent artist; • Interpreted nature walk; • A First Nations cultural and dance presentation; • Screening of an AFC documentary film.
Register now. Three days only. Space limited. (Gr. 3-10) Call Grouse Mountain Education at 604.980.9311 to book today.
Adult Workshops “Wilderness Painting” with Murray Phillips Murray Phillips has spent 3 - 4 months of each year in the wilderness painting on location. He is well known for his commitment to the wilderness and painting as advocacy for a renewed sense of connection with our wild spaces. The workshop will involve a presentation on the why and how of plein air painting or painting on location. In the afternoon, everyone will do some Plein Air painting. This workshop is geared for beginners and intermediate painters with either oils or acrylics.
Sunday, Sept 28 | 10:00am-5:00pm Location: Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver $190/person, per class. Space limited. Book online at www.artistsforconservation.org/workshops, visit the AFC information table, or call 778-340-0749. 14
Music & Cultural Presenters
Huuyaa (Canada) First Nations Cultural Presentation & Carving Demo | Oct 4 & 5
Huuyaa (aka Richard Baker) is a member of the Squamish Nation in North Vancouver, BC, Capilano Indian Reserve and is an internationally known artist for his Northwest Coast Art. He is also well-known for his spoken word and First Nations cultural storytelling. Huuyaa takes upon himself to help other artists by supporting their work and their aspirations.
Elizabeth Celeste Lewis (Canada) Meet-the-Artists Wine & Cheese, Sept 27
Elizabeth Lewis Celeste is the founder of Opera Di Concertisti e Meraviglie - an opera company based in Vancouver, committed to emerging artists, and to making positive changes in the arts. Elizabeth studied at McGill and Indiana University and has performed with the UBC Opera Ensemble, Toledo Symphony and Chorale as well as with orchestras and opera companies in and around London, UK. Visit http://www.opera-di-concertisti.com/
William Nahanee (Canada) First Nations Cultural Presentations | Gala, Sept 26, Oct 5
Kwel-a-anexw is a member of the Squamish Nation and founder of the Sna7em Traditional Dancers. He has been actively involved with culture for his whole lifetime. We’re delighted to have William back again to perform with song, spoken words and dance during special events of the festival and as part of our Youth education program.
OWL (Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Soc.) Birds of Prey | Sept 26-28, Oct 4, 5 The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society is a non-profit organization whose volunteers are dedicated to public education and the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned birds. OWL is on call seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day. The Facility specializes in birds of prey, rehabilitating over 400 each year. Visit www.owlcanada.org/.
Post-Modern Camerata (Canada) Musical Guest for AFC Gala | Sept 26 and Oct 4
The Post-Modern Camerata, under the direction of Dr. Greg Caisley, is a group of professional musicians from Vancouver, British Columbia, who are dedicated to performing cantate and chamber music by J. S. Bach and other composers. The group gave its first series of performances in the spring of 2014. Visit www.postmoderncamerata.com/.
Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos Shakuhachi Japanese Bamboo Flute | Oct 5
Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos lives a life guided by shakuhachi. With over 20 years of experience of shakuhachi and meditation practice, he is dedicated to the ultimate goal of spreading the history, culture, and art of playing the shakuhachi, Japan’s most well-known vertical bamboo flute. His mandate is to educate the public about Japanese musical and spiritual arts for the enrichment of the entire community. Visit www.alcvin.ca/
Russell Shumsky (Canada) Participatory Drumming | Sept 28 Russell is a Vancouver based percussionist / performer / teacher who travels to West Africa regularly to study with master drummers Famoudou Konaté and Mamady Keita. Besides touring internationally with some great contra dance bands, Russell runs a hand drumming school here in Vancouver. He has toured and performed with Sarah McLachlan. Visit www. drumming.ca/. Xwa-lack-tun (Canada) First Nations Cultural Presentation & Carving Demo | Oct 4 & 5 Xwa-lack-tun (aka Rick Harry) was born and raised in Squamish. This artist gained his skills and education from Emily Carr College of Art and Capilano College. Xwa-lack-tun’s works are seen throughout Vancouver and the surrounding areas in public art installations and private collections. In September, 2012, Xwa-lack-tun received the Order of British Columbia in recognition of his work as an artist. Visit www.xwalacktun.ca/.
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2013 Simon Combes Award John & Suzie Seerey-Lester Internationally acclaimed artists, John Seerey-Lester and Suzie Seerey-Lester have been chosen to jointly receive the Artists for Conservation’s (AFC) top honor: the Simon Combes Conservation Artist Award. John Seerey-Lester is a master painter, author, instructor, celebrated outdoorsman, dedicated conservationist, and one of the most sought after artists the wildlife art genre has ever seen. John has been recognized for his conservation since 1984, when he received a Commendation from HRH Prince Phillip for his work in conservation. Recently John was Knighted by His Imperial and Royal Highness Archduke Andreas of Austria. Over four decades, John has generously supported a range of conservation organizations through his art and his fine art prints, helping to fundraise millions of dollars for the cause. John continues to work on his painting series of historical hunting scenes and story-telling through his writings, of human-wildlife interaction at the formative days of the conservation movement. The series is published in book series titled “Legends of the Hunt”. A highly accomplished artist and instructor, Suzie Seerey-Lester is a dedicated conservationist in the field as well as through her art. Suzie is licensed by the State of Florida as a Marine Turtle Rescue Personnel and received the President’s Volunteer Service Award for her work with Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida. She has spent many hours on the beaches of Florida protecting the nesting sites of marine turtles. While working for the CIA as a diving instructor, she taught CIA agents, US Marshals, FBI Agents and other law enforcement personnel. Traveling gave Suzie the opportunity to study extraordinary creatures up close for inclusion in her paintings. In 2006, her book “My Painting is Done - Now What Do I Do?” was published an is an important read for artists looking to market their work. The couple will be recognized during the Festival Gala on September 26th and will present a keynote presentation on the opening weekend. John & Suzie Seerey-Lester will be presented with their award during the AFC Fundraising gala on September 26 and will give a keynote presentation on September 28. For details, please refer to the program schedule.
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Thanks to the Willow Grove Foundation for their generous support of the BC Conservation Symposium, held at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum on Sept 11, 2014. Special thanks to Parham Tavakoli and his team at LinxPrint for their incredible service and support.
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Thank You! Pollyanna Pickering
2014 AFC Festival Patron Pollyanna is acclaimed as one of Europe’s foremost wildlife artists. The most published artist in the UK, her work sells in over eighty countries worldwide. She is patron of the Wildlife Art Society International, and the University of Derby recently awarded her an honorary degree in recognition of her outstanding achievement in the arts. Her paintings will be familiar to most people from her extensive ranges of fine art prints and cards, many commissioned by charities including the WWF, Guide Dogs for the Blind and the RSPB. Pollyanna designs exclusive gift ware for Harrods, and has painted postage stamps for African Countries, and first day covers for the Royal Mail.
Festival Team Jeff Whiting - Executive Director Bill Whiting - Managing Director Brent Cooke - Curator & Exhibit Design Rosslyn Shipp - Education Manager Elise Quarmby - Volunteer Coordinator
Yasaman Whiting - Program Advisor Nadia Gillies - Public Relations (Yulu) Jennifer Maloney - Public Relations (Yulu) Chris Johnson - Art Exhibit Installation Murray Phillips - Art Exhibit Installation
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