Artists for Conservation Festival

Artists For Conservation Festival: November 5-13th, 2011

Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, British Columbia

Meet Artistic Masters On The Peak of Vancouver!

This first-time-ever, not-to-be missed event is a dream come true for art and nature lovers alike. Set atop scenic Grouse Mountain, the Artists for Conservation Festival is a 10-day international art, environmental and educational festival where you will not only see world class art, you can talk to the masters, attend workshops and watch live demonstrations all on top of the world.

• VIP GALA. The event kicks off November 4th with a VIP Gala dinner where world-renowned painter, naturalist, lecturer and author, Robert Bateman, will be a keynote speaker. The evening’s agenda is packed with a sneak preview of a documentary film and art exhibit, an awards ceremony, silent auction, live music and First Nation’s dance. Please note that the Gala is by invitation only. For more information contact festivalsinfo@ArtistsforConservation.org
  
  
• WORLD CLASS ART GALLERY.  Over 50 master artists from around the globe are featured in a world class art exhibit, including world-renowned artists Robert Bateman, Guy Coheleach, Carl Brest van Kempen, Guy Combes Kelly Dodge, Alan M. Hunt, Terry, Isaac, Suzie and John Seerey-Lester.
  
  
• WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS. Ten days of inspiring art and environmental education with master artists, sharing their techniques and perspectives on art, nature, and their conservation work.
  
  
• ENTERTAINMENT. First Nation’s dances, live music, guest lecturers, guided gallery tours, and more.
  
  
• FREE. For the most part the event is free (except the VIP gala) however attendees are required to pay for the Skyride to get them to the top of Grouse Mountain where the event takes place.
  
  
• WORLD FILM PREMIER. The Festival will host the world premier of How an Artist Saved the Mountain Gorilla – a documentary film on art, conservation and the story of legendary explorer Carl Akeley who is credited with saving the Mountain Gorilla from extinction and founding Africa’s first National Park nearly a century ago.
  
  
• YEAR OF FORESTS. The theme of this year’s Artists for Conservation Festival aligns with the International Year of Forests (Forests 2011) as declared by the United Nations General Assembly to celebrate people’s action to sustainability manage the world’s forests.

STAY & PLAY - AFC Festival Special Offers Nov 5-13, 2011

Grouse Inn

$59.99 to $69.99/night + taxes. Includes free continental breakfast.
Be sure to mention the AFC Artists for Conservation Festival when you book. For reservations call: 604-988-7101

The Grouse Inn is situated at the foot of the peaceful and scenic North Shore mountains and is just minutes away from Grouse Mountain. This property offers you quality, comfort, personal service and a convenient location that will be appreciated.

Holiday Inn & Suites

Room: $129/night*
Room + breakfast: $145/night*
*single or double occupancy

The Holiday Inn & Suites in North Vancouver is conveniently located and includes many on-site amenities such as a restaurant, lounge, pub, and spa. You will also find an indoor pool, sauna, hot tub jacuzzi, and fitness room. All guest rooms have 37" flat screen TV's, free wireless internet, in-room safes and FREE parking.

Book your North Shore stay now

Artists for Conservation

Artists for Conservation Foundation (AFC) is the world’s leading group of artists dedicated to supporting the environment. Founded in 1997, AFC is based in North Vancouver, Canada with a membership spanning five continents and twenty-seven countries. Comprising 500 of the world’s most gifted nature, landscape and wildlife artists, including many of the biggest names in the genre, AFC is a driving force in a global artistic and educational movement for conservation. AFC’s mission is to support wildlife and habitat conservation, biodiversity, sustainability, and environmental education through art that celebrates our natural heritage. Through international art exhibits, collaborative art-science expeditions, publications and cutting-edge online initiatives, we engage, inspire and inform the public, and empower passionate professional artists as effective ambassadors for the environment. www.ArtistsForConservation.org

Grouse Mountain

Just fifteen minutes from downtown, Grouse Mountain is Vancouver's premiere attraction. With panoramic views of the city, ocean and beyond... Grouse Mountain offers a host of year round activities. Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snow shoeing and sleigh rides are available in the winter, while Peak Chair rides, lumberjack shows, walking tours, helicopter tours, mountain bike camps and tandem paragliding are offered in the summer. The Skyride, North America's largest aerial tramway, operates year round to our Chalet, where you will find a variety of restaurants, from casual to fine dining, gift shops and the Theatre in the Sky. You can also visit the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife that include three wolves and two-orphaned grizzly bear cubs named Grinder and Coola. Grouse Mountain prides itself on running a “green” business, and is an Ocean wise certified partner.