29th October 2020
The Art of Saving Painted Wolves
Painted Wolf Foundation is proud to sponsor the Artists for Painted Dogs exhibition.
Running for just one month from 6 October to 6 November, the exhibition brings together 40 artists who have created incredible pieces to support conservation of the painted wolf.
50% of the proceeds from the sale of the artworks go to support Wildlife ACT in South Africa and Painted Dog Conservation in Zimbabwe.
The exhibition has already raised £15,000 to support these two excellent organisations.
Left: Heather Irvine is the force behind Artists for Painted Dogs. A UK-based artist specializing in contemporary nature and animal art, Heather was the winner of the 2012 BBC Wildlife Artist of the Year and has been a finalist at the David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year for the past six years.
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Right: Nicholas Dyer is a wildlife photographer and Trustee of the Painted Wolf Foundation. Nick co-authored Painted Wolves: A Wild Dog’s Life with Peter Blinston and his work has been Highly Commended in the 2018 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
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Left: Emily Lamb is a painter and traveller connecting people to the wilderness, with a drive to engage with animal welfare and conservation initiatives as she goes. Emily is the Art Patron of the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation.Â
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Right: Nick Lyon is an accomplished wildlife filmmaker and photographer. Nick was the Producer/Director of Dynasties: Painted Wolf which followed Tait and Blacktip’s packs on the banks of the Zambezi River. Nick is also a Trustee of PDC UK.Â
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About the Beneficiaries
Painted Dog Conservation (PDC)’s mission is to create an environment where painted dogs can thrive. PDC has put together a conservation model, which will make a significant difference to the painted wolf population in Zimbabwe.
PDC monitors painted wolf packs across Hwange National Park and the Zambezi Valley, conducts regular anti-poaching patrols, and provides rehabilitation for injured animals.
PDC works closely with the local bush community, improving the lives of local residents through employment, a children’s bush camp, conservation clubs, and community gardens.
Wildlife ACT was established in South Africa in 2008, with a vision to save Africa’s iconic and endangered species from extinction, thereby enabling broad-scale biodiversity conservation.
Wildlife ACT works with strategic partners to support the conservation of painted wolves in 12 packs in KwaZulu Natal. Over the last 12 years, this population has grown from just 5 packs.
Wildlife ACT:
- Provides professional and strategic monitoring and research to support effective conservation
- Works with communities to support wildlife conservation and community development
- Supports range expansion of African Wildlife
