New collaboration: wildlife art benefits WPC

Posted onDecember 29, 2023byWildlife Preservation Canada|News and Events

WPC is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with wildlife artist Sarah McComb-Turbitt!

Starting January 1st, 2024, Sarah will have 31 days to paint as many of our Canadian endangered species as she can. This challenge will raise funds for WPC, as 15% of all original painting sales will be donated to WPC, as well as 50% of all profits from limited edition prints (coming this February 2024).

NEW Gallery event

After a month long collaboration, Sarah has successfully complete 15 stunning paintings depicting endangered Canadian wildlife species. We are excited to announce that all paintings will be on display! The highly anticipated exhibition, curated by Sarah, will be held at the Grey Gallery in Own Sound, ON from March 6th to March 30th.

Join us for the opening event on March 9th, featuring formal remarks from our Executive Director, Dr. Lance Woolaver Jr., live painting by Sarah herself, light refreshments and exciting door prizes. Don’t miss this amazing celebration of art and conservation.

Fundraiser updates

Sarah has finished her January challenge and has 15 paintings completed! All paintings are $1,150 CAD and will be up on Sarah’s website the first week of February. In the meantime, if you would like to inquire about purchasing a piece before the collection is displayed online or at the gallery, please reach out to Sarah through email at sarah@smccombturbitt.com

Who is Sarah McComb-Turbitt?

Sarah is a marine biologist turned artist with her studio in Owen Sound, Ontario. She is a signature member of Artists for Conservation with a united vision to preserve and sustain our natural heritage. In her work, Sarah captures the unique behaviours of animals and gives us a window into the sentimental moments in their lives. In addition, she has supported conservation with every work created since transitioning to painting full-time in 2020.

More about the fundraiser

This exciting January fundraiser challenges Sarah to spend 31 days painting as many of our Canadian endangered species as she can and will bring awareness to the amazing species we work with here at WPC.

What makes this challenge even more special? Every day, Sarah and WPC will present our followers with two possible paintings that Sarah will endeavour to paint, and YOUR vote will decide which one Sarah will bring to life!

Follow along on both Sarah’s (@sarahoceanartist) and WPC’s social media channels to vote for the next painting and to see behind the scenes footage of Sarah at work.

These stunning paintings will then be up for grabs with 15% of all sales going directly to WPC’s important hands-on work.

Each a celebration of the beauty found in nature, this is your opportunity to own an original Sarah McComb-Turbitt painting… all while supporting WPC.

Have you always wanted a painting of the Canadian species you hold dear? Join us in this month-long artistic adventure, and indulge in your passion for wildlife. Let’s paint a brighter future together, one species at a time!

To see more of Sarah’s work and to purchase the upcoming paintings, head to her website.

Sarah’s Website