The 6th Annual ENDANGERED: Art4Apes Fine Art and Photography Exhibition

The 6th annual ENDANGERED: Art4Apes Fine Art and Photography Exhibition, which celebrates the beauty found in endangered and threatened species, or habitats, will return to the Dade Heritage Trust from Wednesday, December 5 to Saturday, December 8, 2018. Part of Art Basel week, this exhibition features a series of special programs including classes, live paintings, and discussions, as well as a showcase of the finest work entered in the contest. Proceeds from the contest and exhibition benefit the Center for Great Apes, an award-winning, Florida-based, 501(c)(3) registered sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees.

ENDANGERED: Art4Apes was launched in 2012 to raise awareness of issues facing animals and the environment. Each submission reflects the interpretation of “endangered,” as it applies to animals, nature, the environment, and plant species, three artistic categories: Fine Art, including sculpture, jewelry, and wearable art; Photography; and a special category exclusively for young artists. All entry fees for the contest and the proceeds from art sales during the exhibition go to the Center for Great Apes, a 4 Star Charity Navigator rated non-profit, sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees.

The Center for Great Apes is an extraordinary facility located in Wauchula, Florida whose mission is to provide a permanent sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees who have been rescued or retired from the entertainment industry, research, or the exotic pet trade. The sanctuary encompasses over 100 acres and is home to 21 orangutans and 28 chimpanzees. Because of the generosity of artists, sponsors, and patrons that participate in the ENDANGERED: Art4Apes Fine Art and Photography Contest exhibition, the Center’s residents can continue to live and thrive with dignity in a safe, and enriching environment.

During Art Basel Week, ENDANGERED: Art4Apes Fine Art and Photography Exhibition will host a series of special events. The exhibition, which opens to the public at 2pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, will include live painting programs by Karen Kliethermes, a Colorado-based visionary artist, illustrator and instructor; a photography masterclass, taught by Ted Schiffman, a student of Ansel Adams, National Geographic photographer and author; and, panel discussions with artists and photographers on capturing wildlife in photos and paintings. The final day of the exhibition, Saturday, December 8, 2018, will include special programs for young artists, including an art class with Karen Kliethermes and a visual photographic safari, led by Ted Schiffman. A cocktail reception will take place each evening of the exhibition from 6-9pm.

The ENDANGERED: Art4Apes Fine Art and Photography Contest, was launched in 2012 to raise awareness of issues facing animals and the environment. The contest receives  entries from all over the world. Entry fees and proceeds support the Center for Great Apes, a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees. For more information about the ENDANGERED: Art4Apes Art & Photography Contest and Exhibition visit www.Art4Apes.com