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We are thrilled to announce that the Gallery of Nature and Gift Shop will re-open to the public on Tuesday June 2nd, operating in a new, physically-distanced manner. Our new hours of operation are Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-4pm.

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Connect in Nature. Inspire Our World.

Our mission is to promote the preservation and sustainability of the environment. To achieve this goal, we maintain an art gallery to perpetuate, protect, enhance and promote the artistic and cultural legacy of nature-inspired artists, including Robert Bateman. We also support and develop educational programs relating to the environment and nature-inspired artists.

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About Our Foundation

The Bateman Foundation was founded to inspire a lasting relationship with nature through the lens of art, and is currently one of the only non-profits in Canada primarily using artwork to promote a connection to nature and the environment. Through our programs, exhibits, community collaborations, gallery, and retail operations, we inspire a generation of people to have a deep relationship with nature.

By noticing nature’s beauty and importance, the foundation encourages action to ensure the natural world is protected through our three core areas: youth initiatives, eco-literacy, and leadership & mentorship. The foundation’s special programs inspire discovery, understanding and help develop a love of nature which leads to healthier and creative living, environmental stewardship and spiritual growth.

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130,000

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Help educate others about nature, and make a difference in the lives of others. It’s a win-win!

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Programs & Events

Nature X Live Webinar: Orca in the Salish Sea

June 11 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm$5 – $20

Nature X Live Webinar: Microplastics

July 16 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm$5 – $20

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Ongoing Programs

Gallery Education Workshops Current Exhibits

Inspiring children & adults to connect with the magic of nature through art

We strive to promote programming, enriched with the integration of literacy and fine art, that fosters an appreciation and respect for the environment and all of its diverse ecosystems. Our education programs, such as Nature Sketch, are linked to the new BC curriculum and competencies for grades K-8 but can be easily adapted.

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Event Calendar

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Featured Exhibits

Caribou: Phantoms of the Forest

May 14, 2020 - March 24, 2020

Castaways: Art From The Material World

March 6, 2020 - September 25, 2020

OneTree 2019

November 16, 2019 - February 29, 2020

Across the Pacific: Hand Painted Silk by Kim Michelle Toft

October 12, 2019 - November 11, 2019

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About Robert Bateman

Robert Bateman’s realistic and evocative painting style reflects his deep understanding and appreciation for nature, featuring wildlife in its natural habitat and encouraging the viewer to closely observe the natural world. Besides being one of Canada’s foremost artists, he is also a naturalist recognized by the Audubon Society as one of the 20th century’s Heroes of Conservation.

Creative living, environmental stewardship, and spiritual growth.

Bateman’s wildlife works have a strong abstract composition; they are as much about painting as they are about wildlife. Bateman developed a style of painting distinguished by refined technical skill, subtle use of colour, and powerful composition, reflecting a personally engaged and scientifically informed vision of nature.

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Hours & Information

250.940.3630

Tuesday-Saturday

11am-4pm

General Inquiries: info@batemanfoundation.org

Gift Shop & Prints: shop@batemanfoundation.org