Bateman Foundation

We foster mutually beneficial relationships between humans and the natural world. 🌱🎨🦅📸 #natureismagic

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To celebrate #EarthDay, this piece was created by Robert in 1989.

🖼️ Robert Bateman. The Air, the Forest, and the Watch. 1989, Acrylic on Masonite, 30 x 45.

#RobertBateman #natureismagic

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It takes a village to reach people in meaningful ways. We’ve been fortunate to partner with many organizations that share similar values of the power of art and nature.

#BatemanThanks #supportart

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💙 On #WorldTurtleDay let's bring awareness to our shelled friend by keeping our oceans clean and protecting them.

Robert Bateman. Painted Turtle. 5 x 7 1/2, Pencil on Yupo, 2015.

#BatemanValues #Natureismagic #protectnature #conservenature

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On #GlobalRecyclingDay, let’s think again about what we throw away – seeing not waste but opportunity.

Did you know recycling is recognized in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals? Recycling saves over 700 M tonnes in CO2 emissions. #NatureIsMagic

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🎨 Ostrich at the Nest, Robert Bateman, 2002, acrylic on canvas, 36 x 36
Full video and more on his artwork each Friday on our YouTube Channel. https://t.co/Lwu2Oet6wz

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Rivers are essential to life on earth, and so many animals depend on them to thrive, yet freshwater ecosystems are some of the most threatened in the world.

🖼️ Robert Bateman. Rock in Vanbon River. 1996, Gouache & Alkyd on Mylar, 12 x 8.
#InternationalDayOfActionForRivers

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In 1994, he spent time in a part of Spain called Extremadura with the Artist for Nature Foundation.

"In this part of Spain they still have the traditional ways of the gentle interface & we were trying to record that” - Robert Bateman

📸Photo from #BatemanArchives

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Which bird can make Robert Bateman feel nauseous?

It’s flamingos! Seeing them feed with their heads upside down in salty tepid water unsettles Robert to think of that experience.

🖼 Flamingos Feeding, 2001, acrylic on board, 12 x 12

#RobertBateman #WildlifeArt #NatureArt

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On this #InternationalWomensDay, let’s celebrate some incredible female artists from our Castaways: Art from the Material World exhibit.

Let’s celebrate, uplift and raise the diverse voices of women.
#IWD2023 #BatemanGallery #NatureArt

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Today’s thank you goes out to our sponsors at @Anxiety_Canada, whose generous support has helped us promote the importance of nature and art education for mental health and wellbeing.

#BatemanThanks

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Robert Bateman painted this piece as a retirement gift for Charles de Haes, the Director General of @WWF. 🖼️ Robert Bateman. Giant Panda in the Wild “ For only by preserving the habitat have we any chance of preserving the panda.” #WorldWildlifeDay

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On International #PolarBearDay, check out ways you can support the continued efforts of @WWFCanada and protect the Arctic’s future 🐻‍❄️ ❤️️

🖼 Robert Bateman. Arctic Family. 1977, Acrylic on Masonite, 20 x 30.

#protectnature #natureismagic #conservenature

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We want to thank all of you for making our final day of the Bateman Gallery so memorable.

Over 550 people came to say goodbye and have their own special moments with Robert Bateman. We’re so grateful for the outpouring of support from the community.

#goodbyebatemangallery

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Today, we’d like to send out a huge thank you to our sponsor, @CowanFoundation, for their generous support over the years.

With their help, we’ve been able to give both kids and adults the opportunity to develop deep and meaningful connections with nature.

#BatemanThanks

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Thank you to the BC Museum Association for their continued support and advocacy for BC's arts and cultural community. ❤️️

Let's keep sounding the alarm. We need to protect and invest in our culture and arts community.

https://t.co/l8loWqnHwS

#protectarts #supportarts

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“In 1997, I painted ‘Chief’... This seems to be a memorable painting for many people.”

We’re so grateful to have been able to share art with the public that holds meaning for so many people. Check out this great photo from our archives of Robert with Chief!

#inthearchives

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Thank you to all of our educators and students who have contributed to the success of the NatureSketch program and supported the appreciation of nature.

We encourage you to continue observing your surroundings through art 🌿 👨‍🎨 

#BatemanThanks #natureismagic

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Today’s thanks go out to our friends and sponsors at the @VicFoundation. Without their support of the arts in Victoria, we would not have been able to put on so much meaningful programming and connect so many people to nature and art.

Thank you ❤️

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People lining up to see Robert Bateman for the final day of the Bateman Gallery. #goodbyebatemangallery

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Thank you for an incredible ten years. With a heavy heart, the Bateman Foundation announces the suspension of operations. The last day of the Gallery is February 18, with free admission to the public + a special signing appearance by Robert Bateman. https://t.co/3MYbNRc2fL