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| AFC Show to Benefit Wildlife Conservation Society |
2/4/2008 - The Artists for Conservation Foundation (AFC) is pleased to announce that the Wildlife Conservation Society will become the official beneficiary of AFC's forthcoming annual juried exhibition and conservation fundraising event.
On this, its 10th anniversary year, the AFC will launch its first annual juried exhibition –"The Art of Conservation - An International Exhibit of Nature in Art" – featuring the nature art of its members. The Art of Conservation was created to celebrate artistic excellence in the depiction of nature, raise awareness of conservation issues, and directly support organizations dedicated to addressing them.
The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild places worldwide. We do so through science, global conservation, education, and the management of the world's largest system of urban wildlife parks, led by the flagship Bronx Zoo. Together, these activities change attitudes towards nature and help people imagine wildlife and humans living in harmony. WCS is committed to this mission because it is essential to the integrity of life on Earth.
The exhibition will be launched in September 2008 at the Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum (HBAM) – one of the world's leading museums for nature and wildlife art – situated half an hour from New York City. The HBAM will host this four-month, inaugural exhibition along with some exciting associated events, including a special weekend reception. The WCS will host show artists and invited guests at a special pre-weekend field trip and luncheon at the world-renowned Bronx Zoo, where it is headquartered.
An independent jury will select approximately 120 works by AFC Signature Members, a large number of which will be for sale. WCS will receive a share of the revenues resulting from the sale of artwork in the show and the exhibition will showcase WCS projects and initiatives.
Accompanying the exhibition will be a high-quality, hardcover book reproducing in color all the works selected for the exhibition. A portion of the book will highlight the work of the WCS.
Media Enquiries:
pr@natureartists.com
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