New ART AND CONSERVATION SYMPOSIUM · 2016. 12. 3. · IRONWOOD ART GALLERY December 10th –...

YOU’RE INVITED!ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM’S ART AND CONSERVATION SYMPOSIUMDECEMBER 8 – 11, 2016All Symposium Events: 4-7PMFree with membership or museum admission. Programs begin at 4PM in the Warden Oasis Theater.

Priscilla Baldwin

Robert Bateman

John Seerey-Lester

Suzie Seerey-Lester

2021 N. Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ 85743

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© Photo by Joel Sartore/National Geographic Photo Arknatgeophotoark.org

EXHIBITIONS

Artists for Conservation International Juried Exhibit of Nature in ArtIRONWOOD ART GALLERYDecember 10th – February 5Open Daily 10-4pmPreview Reception: December 9, 5:30 - 7pmOpening Reception: December 10, 5-7pmBased in Vancouver, Canada, Artists for Conservation (AFC) is a global society of more than 500 of the world’s most gifted nature artists. AFC is a driving force in a global artistic movement for conservation, inspiring individuals and organizations to preserve and sustain our natural heritage. This annual exhibit celebrates artistic excellence in the depiction of nature, raises awareness of important conservation issues and directly supports organizations dedicated to conservation.

Visions of ConservationBALDWIN GALLERYDecember 10 – February 12Open Monday – Friday 9-4pmOpening Reception: December 10, 5-7pmExhibit honoring the relationship between the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and the international organization, Artists for Conservation. Selected artists: Priscilla Baldwin, Guy Combes, Andrew Denman, Rachel Ivanyi, Martha Thompson, Rick Wheeler.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8TH4:00-7:00pmArtist Lecture by Murray Phillips | Artist Lecture by John Seerey-Lester

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9THSonoran Desert Conservation Award followed by Private Preview of the Artists for Conservation Exhibition2016 Recipient Dr. William Shaw. Special program includes Jorge Torre, Rick Brusca, Craig Ivanyi and Murray Phillips. For more details visit www.desertmuseum.org

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10THInterview with Master Artists followed by Opening Reception in the GalleryModerated by Art Institute Director, Holly Swangstu. Participating Master Artists: Guy Combes, Brent Cooke, Andrew Denman, David Kitler, Murray Phillips, John Seerey-Lester, Suzi Seerey-Lester, Jeffrey Whiting

4:00-5:00 – Interview with Master Artists | WARDEN OASIS THEATER

5:00-7:00 – ART OPENING RECEPTIONS: Artists for Conservation | IRONWOOD GALLERY Visions of Conservation | BALDWIN GALLERY

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11THJoel Sartore Wildlife Photography Lecture1:30-2:00pm – PhotoArt© Book Signing | 2:00-4:00pm – Lecture