The Artists for Conservation (AFC) Festival returns to Grouse Mountain this year. This event is a must for art and nature lovers alike. The Artists for Conservation Festival is an international art, environmental and educational festival where you can not only see world class art, but you can talk to the masters, attend workshops and watch live demonstrations all atop scenic Grouse Mountain.
All Festival activities included with your Grouse Mountain general admission. Discounted pre-purchased festival passes will be available soon.
Saturday September 19
10:00am – 9:00pm | Exhibit & Films
11:00am -11:30am | Public Welcome and First Nations Cultural Performance
12:00pm – 4:00pm | African Drumming Workshop with Russell Shumsky
12:00pm – 4:00pm | Live Art Demonstrations, Frist Nations Carving and Children’s Crafts
Sunday September 20
10:00am – 9:00pm | Exhibit & Films
12:00pm – 4:00pm | African Drumming Workshop with Russell Shumsky
12:00pm – 4:00pm | Shakuhachi (Bamboo Flute) Performance by Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos
12:00pm – 4:00pm | Live Art Demonstrations, First Nations Carving
12:00pm – 4:00pm | Children’s Crafts
Monday September 21 – Wednesday September 23
10:00am – 9:00pm | Exhibit & Films
Thursday September 24 – Friday September 25
9:30am – 2:30pm | Youth School Workshops ‘Adventures in Art & Environment’
10:00am – 9:00pm | Exhibit & Fillms
Saturday September 26
10:00am – 9:00pm | Exhibit & Films
12:00pm – 4:00pm | First Nations Carving, Children’s Crafts
12:00pm – 4:00pm | WIldlife Encounters (O.W.L.) & Flamenco Guitar Performance by John Gilliat
Sunday September 27
10:00am – 9:00pm | Exhibit & Films
12:00pm – 4:00pm | First Nations Carving, Children’s Crafts
1:00pm – 4:00pm | WIldlife Encounters (O.W.L.) & Shakuhachi (Bamboo Flute) Performance by Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos
Monday September 28 – Wednesday September 30
9:30am – 2:30pm | Youth School Workshop ‘Adventures in Art & Environment’
10:00am – *9:00pm | Exhibit & Films
* Wednesday September 30 the exhibit will close at 2:30pm.
For more information on the Artists for Conservation Festival visit www.festival.artistsforconservation.org
