Opportunities and Resources For Artists Interested in Nature and Conservation

International League of Conservation Photographers

ILCP (ConservationPhotographers.org) is a project-driven organization that collaborates with leading conservation groups, scientists, policy makers, and government leaders. The purpose is to produce high-quality documentary images “that depict both the beauty and wonder of the natural world, and the challenges it faces.” The organization is recognized for its field expeditions, where its photographers “produce a comprehensive portrait of a timely conservation issue and threat. This powerful imagery is then used to support a conservation program, project, or campaign.”

Resource for Water Conscious Artists

Ocean Artists Society oceanartistssociety.org was founded by the well-known environmental artist Wyland. The organization “uses ocean art to inspire people around the world to a greater awareness of our need to preserve our natural world.” Visit the website to view artworks, find member artists, and the accompanying Endangered Species online magazine. Ocean Artists Society and Scubapro present the film, Endangered Species. Watch it on Youtube: youtube.com Join the group on Facebook: facebook.com/Ocean-Artists-Society

Animal Rights and Protection

The Friends of Animals is a woman-founded and -led organization based in Darien, CT. The current President is Priscilla Feral. “We inform members about animal advocacy issues and our progress in addressing them through our magazine, Act•ionLine, our Web site and other reports. We encourage our members to get involved in their own communities as volunteer activists and as representatives of our spay/neuter project.”

Women Environmental Artists Directory (WEAD)

WEAD  weadartists.org is a a pioneering network of feminist eco­artists, educators, curators, and writers working toward the goal of a just and healthy world. “We focus on women’s unique perspective in ecological and social justice art. WEAD’s website serves as “a virtual gallery of eco­artists work, connects artists and curators with exhibition opportunities, and educates and enlightens through its ground breaking WEAD Magazine.”

Artists For Conservation

Artists for Conservation, artistsforconservation.org, is a Canadian based international non-profit. It currently represents 500 artists from 30 countries, in the nature/wildlife art genre, “who are committed to conservation. Many of the world’s most recognized names in the field are actively involved.” Its mission is “to support wildlife and habitat conservation and environmental education through art that celebrates nature.” It presents international art exhibits, collaborative art-science expeditions, an annual festival, awards, publications, and leading online initiatives. “We engage, inspire and inform the public, and empower passionate professional artists as effective ambassadors for the environment.”

Also read articles about Eco-Art and Artists such as artist John Sabraw, Eco-Conscious Artist.