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Art, Conservation, Environment -

Artists have long been advocates for change.  Environmental conservation in particular drives the work of many artists. The artist Thomas Moran, for example, contributed to the establishment of Yellowstone as the world’s first National Park by depicting its intact splendor in his paintings. When artists, conservationists, and leaders combine talents, beautiful things happen. Here are just a few ways that art is a vital tool for environmental conservation.

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Opening Reception: Friday, February 10, 2017 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Join us for the artist reception at Open Ground Studios located at 1230 Fremont Blvd. Seaside, CA. The event is free and open to the public. Magical Moments by the Sea is an exhibition of paintings by Anastasiya Bachmanova, highlighting the Monterey Bay area’s diverse nature and wildlife. Anastasiya’s passion is to experience the outdoors via surfing, climbing, hiking, and other adventures, and her inspiration comes from moments of connection to her surroundings - the life, the colors, the energy. She translates these moments into paintings that are true...

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