The Art Of Conservation
In honor of Heritage month, the Art Curator Gallery at Lourensford Wine Estate has joined forces with the Cape Leopard Trust and esteemed South African artist Fuz Caforio to host a fundraising event in support of the ongoing efforts to protect the Cape Leopard and conserve its ever decreasing natural habitat. The Art of Conservation project will take place on the 16th of September 2017, with the aim to raise funds for the CLT
The event details are as follows:
Date: 16 September 2017
Time: 17h30 for 18h00 – 21:00
Venue: Art Curator, Lourensford Wine Estate
Bookings: No entrance fee, RSVP by the 5th of September 2017.
Wine and Snacks will be served
The fires that tore through the Helderberg mountains in early 2017 left in their wake immense destruction. It was clearer than ever that action needed to be taken to not only protect the indigenous flora and fauna of the area but the majestic large cats that call it home. And so the partnership between the Art Curator, Fuz Caforio and the Cape Leopard Trust was born.
This important collaboration’s role is to raise awareness of South African conservation at a large scale and aims to safeguard the future of our country’s spectacular wildlife. What makes this project unique is how art is being used as a medium to inspire change and raise awareness.
Having dedicated half his life to painting and the past decade to studying large cats, Fuz Caforio’s masterful artistry is the obvious choice for a fundraiser of this nature. His support of wildlife conservation dates back more than two decades and his passion to protect all large cats shows through in the detail and way in which he captures the spirit of each animal he paints.
The fundraiser and auction taking place on the 16th of September 2017 will play host to Cape Town’s conservationists, art-collectors, and influencers, guests will be treated to a night of musical entertainment, finger foods and drinks.
For those not attending the fundraising auction, the Art Curator Gallery will be holding a Fuz Caforio exhibition from the 16th of September to the 20th of October. Henry Taylor, owner of the Art Curator Gallery invites friends and guests to take part in The Art of Conservation project by visiting the exhibition, everyone is welcome to enjoy the majesty that this talented, local artist has created.
Fuz Caforio has created and donated a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that will be unveiled at The Art of Conservation with an estimated value upwards of R90 000. All proceeds from the auction of this piece as well as other highly sought-after products and experiences will be donated to The Cape Leopard Trust. The aim is to raise a minimum of R400 000 for this great cause.
As the courteous venue sponsor of this event, Lourensford Wine Estate has created the Cape Leopard Wine Collection, available in Chardonnay and SMV range. This once-off collection will be available on the night and throughout the month of August and onwards; at the Art Curator Gallery. There are only 400 bottles each of red and white that have been masterfully created for this occasion.
The Art of Conservation is grateful to sponsors Jaguar, Diamond Works, Mont Rochelle, Three potters and a Painter, Lourensford Wine Estate and Erinvale Hotel for adding their support to such a crucial fundraising event. Their advocacy of South African wildlife conservation goes a long way.
For more information on The Art of Conservation please visit these pages:
Art Curator Website Event:https://www.artcurator.co.za/news-press/exhibitions.html
Facebook event : http://bit.ly/2vp3295
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Kerri:marketing@liferetreat.co.za
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Bea:info@artcurator.co.za