Art for Ancient Trees ~Artists helping to support the Ancient Forest Alliance in the preservation of BC's ancient trees and endangered old-growth forests.
ABOUT
This website was created by a community of British Columbia artists who feel and know that even the efforts of a small group can make a big difference in this world! Our mission is to raise funds and awareness for the Ancient Forest Alliance. The Ancient Forest Alliance “is a registered non-profit organization that is working to protect B.C.’s endangered old-growth forests, and to ensure a sustainable, value-added, second growth forest industry within our province.” B.C.’s ancient trees are common heritage for our province, our country and for the world. People travel from all over the globe to see our old growth forests, walk in our river valleys, and mountains –enjoying their beauty, health and spiritual benefits, and the many species supported by them.
The original idea for this cause, started with a conversation about the trees, and what is happening specifically in Fairy Creek on Vancouver Island, and how we could help. The discussion ended with a bold and exciting statement: “let’s paint for the trees!”
Soon after a Facebook group called "Ancient Tree 30-day Art Challenge & Fundraiser" with an online auction at 32Auctions.com was created by artist Fiona MacEachern. Fiona challenged herself and other participating artists to paint daily for a month, with a percentage of proceeds of bids going directly to the Ancient Forest Alliance. The Facebook page grew quickly, and the challenge was soon extended to sixty days. However, through more conversation it was decided that a permanent home was needed for this mission, and so this website has been created to highlight our cause for the protection of those ancient cathedrals, with a portion of the proceeds of sales going to the Ancient Forest Alliance.
We believe that this cause is far bigger than ourselves, one that is both heart-centred and planet-centred. About not living small but making a difference in any way that we can.
The original idea for this cause, started with a conversation about the trees, and what is happening specifically in Fairy Creek on Vancouver Island, and how we could help. The discussion ended with a bold and exciting statement: “let’s paint for the trees!”
Soon after a Facebook group called "Ancient Tree 30-day Art Challenge & Fundraiser" with an online auction at 32Auctions.com was created by artist Fiona MacEachern. Fiona challenged herself and other participating artists to paint daily for a month, with a percentage of proceeds of bids going directly to the Ancient Forest Alliance. The Facebook page grew quickly, and the challenge was soon extended to sixty days. However, through more conversation it was decided that a permanent home was needed for this mission, and so this website has been created to highlight our cause for the protection of those ancient cathedrals, with a portion of the proceeds of sales going to the Ancient Forest Alliance.
We believe that this cause is far bigger than ourselves, one that is both heart-centred and planet-centred. About not living small but making a difference in any way that we can.
Photos by: Dominik Modlinski, www.paintingjourneys.com
What You Can Do to Help
We are aware that there are ancient trees and forests all over the world that need protection. The movement known as “War in the Woods” started in Clayoquot Sound, in “Beautiful British Columbia”, Canada in 1993, which resulted in successful protection of this area.
We are currently watching the last 3% of BC's big tree ancient forests being logged. Spectacular areas such as Fairy Creek (near Carmanah Walbran) on Vancouver Island are at risk. Our conservation and protection of B.C. forests is limited in many ways. The legislation for protecting our old-growth trees is outdated and we can no longer manage our forests the way we have in the past. We need to pressure our government for immediate change since these trees are our natural and cultural icons, and they belong to all of us. We need to protect our forests not only for our resource needs, but also for preservation of biodiversity and collective spiritual health. These are our forests, and the forests of our future generations.
Currently "the Ancient Forest Alliance is calling for the provincial government to establish a B.C. Old-Growth Protection Strategy that would ensure comprehensive, legislated protection for B.C.’ s ancient forests on public/Crown lands." Read more about this on the AFA website.
In the meantime, our precious resource goes under the chainsaw daily. Action is needed now!
We want the world to know what is being done here in British Columbia. Read more about the dwindling of our old-growth forests on the Ancient Forest Alliance website. The continued logging of this precious ecosystem affects many species of plants and animals as they coexist in a symbiotic relationship to sustain life.
We are a group of local artists in British Columbia; however, we would welcome contributions from artists from all over Canada, US, and the rest of the world! In addition, if you know anyone who is interested in collecting artwork, please direct them to our site. We are also looking for public and commercial art galleries that would be willing to share our message on their social media and some of our selected artwork on their online gallery.
We are offering a large range of art styles, pricing, and sizes. There will be something for everyone! We welcome as many artists as possible to join us in supporting the AFA. Please follow us, spread this important message, and purchase art if you feel you want to support this cause and the artists who are involved in the project. If you know of an artist who might be interested in supporting us, please share this site with them. Or if you are an artist and would like to be a part of our website, please check out our join us page to learn more.
We are aware that there are ancient trees and forests all over the world that need protection. The movement known as “War in the Woods” started in Clayoquot Sound, in “Beautiful British Columbia”, Canada in 1993, which resulted in successful protection of this area.
We are currently watching the last 3% of BC's big tree ancient forests being logged. Spectacular areas such as Fairy Creek (near Carmanah Walbran) on Vancouver Island are at risk. Our conservation and protection of B.C. forests is limited in many ways. The legislation for protecting our old-growth trees is outdated and we can no longer manage our forests the way we have in the past. We need to pressure our government for immediate change since these trees are our natural and cultural icons, and they belong to all of us. We need to protect our forests not only for our resource needs, but also for preservation of biodiversity and collective spiritual health. These are our forests, and the forests of our future generations.
Currently "the Ancient Forest Alliance is calling for the provincial government to establish a B.C. Old-Growth Protection Strategy that would ensure comprehensive, legislated protection for B.C.’ s ancient forests on public/Crown lands." Read more about this on the AFA website.
In the meantime, our precious resource goes under the chainsaw daily. Action is needed now!
We want the world to know what is being done here in British Columbia. Read more about the dwindling of our old-growth forests on the Ancient Forest Alliance website. The continued logging of this precious ecosystem affects many species of plants and animals as they coexist in a symbiotic relationship to sustain life.
We are a group of local artists in British Columbia; however, we would welcome contributions from artists from all over Canada, US, and the rest of the world! In addition, if you know anyone who is interested in collecting artwork, please direct them to our site. We are also looking for public and commercial art galleries that would be willing to share our message on their social media and some of our selected artwork on their online gallery.
We are offering a large range of art styles, pricing, and sizes. There will be something for everyone! We welcome as many artists as possible to join us in supporting the AFA. Please follow us, spread this important message, and purchase art if you feel you want to support this cause and the artists who are involved in the project. If you know of an artist who might be interested in supporting us, please share this site with them. Or if you are an artist and would like to be a part of our website, please check out our join us page to learn more.
“Change is never easy, and it often creates discord, but when people come together for the good of humanity and the Earth, we can accomplish great things.”
~ David Suzuki
~ David Suzuki
OUR MISSIONWe are a group of British Columbia artists, striving to make a positive change on our planet. We are inspired to help protect our ancient B.C. old-growth forests,
and would love your support! Did you know that British Columbia is home to some of the world's largest trees? However, only a small percentage remains. |
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."
`Mahatama Ghandi |