Pollinator Week is June 18-24, 2012!

Pollinator Week was initiated and is managed by the Pollinator Partnership.

Five years ago the U.S. Senate’s unanimous approval and designation of the final week in June as “National Pollinator Week” marked a necessary step toward addressing the urgent issue of declining pollinator populations.  Pollinator Week has now grown to be an international celebration of the valuable ecosystem services provided by bees, birds, butterflies, bats and beetles. The growing concern for pollinators is a sign of progress, but it is vital that we continue to maximize our collective effort.  The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture signs the proclamation every year. 

As a personal lover of bees, and for all you who draw birds, butterflies, bats, beetles and, of course, botanical illustrators, this may be of interest to you.  www.pollinator.org
 
Here's another link of possible interest: 

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/louie_schwartzberg_the_hidden_beauty_of_pollination.html

Call for Art - Conservation Stamp Contest

SALEM, Ore.—The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announces an art contest to benefit its Habitat Conservation Stamp. The winning artist will receive $3000 and his or her artwork will be used to produce a 2013 collector stamp and other promotional items. Deadline for entries is 5 p.m. Aug. 31, 2012.

Artwork must feature one of the 18 mammals identified in the Oregon Conservation Strategy or one of the six marine mammals identified in the Oregon Nearshore Strategy in its respective Strategy habitat.

For more information

See the ODFW website for a copy of the announcement, rules and entry form, http://www.dfw.state.or.us/conservationstrategy/habitat_conservation_stamp.asp

Contact:

Meg Kenagy, Conservation Strategy Communications Coordinator, (503) 947-6021, meg.b.kenagy@state.or.us

Mark Your Calendars!

THE ART OF SCIENCE - RECEPTION

a part of Salem Art Association - ART FUSION

WhenFri, July 6, 6pm – 9pm

WhereBush Barn Art Center, 600 Mission St. SE, Salem, OR  (map)www. SalemArt.org, 503-581-2228

Description$5 non-members • FREE SAA members All ages welcome Art Fusion is back on Friday, July 6th from 6-9 pm at the Bush Barn Art Center. SAA is proud to announce that Portland Cello Project (PCP) will perform selections from over 900 original arrangements at Art Fusion along with their eclectic and renowned renditions of today’s favorite hits. PCP wows crowds with extravagant performances, mixing genres and blurring musical lines and perceptions wherever they go. Come enjoy fine art, craft beer and wine from Gilgamesh Brewing and Duck Pond Cellars with local cuisine provided by Belgique Belgian Waffles. Beer and wine will be sold for $5 per glass and waffles are $5 for a large and $2.50 for a small with sweet and savory topping options and a gluten free option as well.

Announcement in ArtPlantae Today

Oregon Group Exhibit

Submitted to ArtPlantae Today, courtesy of Rebecca Brown-Thompson.  Here's the announcement:  http://artplantaetoday.com/2012/05/30/the-art-of-science/

The Art of Science Exhibit, June 1 - July 28, 2012

Announcement for The Art of Science exhibit at Bush Barn Art Center.  Hope you get a chance to see the exhibit!