Precipice Art Exhibition: Stories of Biodiversity, Loss, and Hope
byThe Precipice art exhibition, presented by CPAWS-BC, showcases seven BC-based artists working in mixed media to tell stories of biodiversity, loss, and hope.
Precipice Art Exhibition
- When: September 15-23, 2023
- Where: Alternative Creations Gallery and Studio (1659 Venables St, Vancouver)
- Admission: Always free during public gallery hours
Precipice is an exhibit and gathering place where artists, biologists and activists will teach, play and host conversations about biodiversity with the community. The exhibition features work by Cherry Archer, Nell Burns, Adea Chung, Grace Lee, Jesse Recalma, Sarah Ronald, and Clare Wilkening and is curated by Rachael Ashe.
There will also be a series of special events throughout the exhibition:
Exhibition Opening Reception – RSVP for Free
Friday, September 15th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Natural Wonders on Opening Day – RSVP for Free
Saturday, September 16th from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Family Fun Day – RSVP for Free
Sunday, September 17th from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Kids are encouraged to come along dressed as their favourite animal or nature explorer.
Meditating on Nature: Art Workshop with Cherry Archer – By Donation
Sunday, September 17th at 11:30am
Turning the Tide on BC’s Marine Pollution Crisis – Tickets $5-$15
Tuesday, September 19th at 6:00pm
A panel discussion on marine pollution and its impacts water quality, traditional shellfish harvests, and the endangered Southern Resident killer whales with guests:
- Chief Rebecca David of Pauquachin Nation
- Octavio Cruz, Marine Scientific Manager, Pauquachin Nation
- Calvin Sandborn KC, Retiring Senior Counsel, UVic Environmental Law Centre
- Lucero González Ruiz, Biodiversity Campaigner, Georgia Strait Alliance
- Lucas Harris, Executive Director, Surfrider Canada
Paths Forward: Empowering Conservation Beyond 30×30 – By Donation
Thursday, September 21st at 6:00pm
Hear from an expert panel of Indigenous knowledge holders, biologists and leading nature advocates:
- Lauren Terbasket, Lead Negotiator for the Lower Similkameen Community for the Ashnola Indigenous Protected Area and South Okanagan Similkameen National Park Reserve
- Roger Dunlop, Manager, Lands & Natural Resources, Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation
- Councillor Archie Little, Nuchatlaht First Nation, Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council
Clay Workshop with Clare Wilkening – By Donation
Saturday, September 23rd
CPAWS-BC (Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society British Columbia Chapter) is part of one of Canada’s oldest non-profit conservation groups. They protect wilderness in every corner of BC and deep into the ocean. They have been defending BC since 1978, and are dedicated to keeping BC’s natural environment thriving forever.
