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SUMMARY:Wildlife Happenings: Celebrating Wildlife Through Art
DESCRIPTION:An Exhibition Featuring the Artworks of Cindy Kreiman and Simona Bergman \n\n\n\nExhibition Dates\n\n\n\nJuly 29 – Oct. 23  \n\n\n\nArtist Talk and Reception\n\n\n\nThursday\, Sept. 24\, 2026 1– 4 p.m. Meet the artists\, learn about their inspiration\, and explore the stories behind their works celebrating wildlife and the natural world.  \n\n\n\nLocation: Sekel Art Atrium in Cornerstone Hall \n\n\n\nFREE and Open to the Public \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArt in Service of Animal Advocacy\n\n\n\nArtists Cindy and Simona share a deep commitment to animal rescue\, sanctuary work\, wildlife conservation\, and advocacy. Their dedication extends far beyond volunteer service\, finding powerful expression through their artistic practice. For both artists\, creating artwork is a labor of love and a meaningful way to support the causes closest to their hearts. \n\n\n\nThroughout their careers\, Cindy and Simona have donated artwork and directed proceeds from exhibitions and sales to benefit organizations devoted to animal welfare\, rescue\, rehabilitation\, and conservation. Their contributions have supported respected organizations such as the Jane Goodall Institute\, For the Cats’ Sake\, and numerous rescue groups and sanctuaries throughout the United States and abroad. \n\n\n\nFor this exhibition\, the artists are proud to spotlight Lockwood Animal Rescue Center (LARC)\, a nationally recognized organization dedicated to the rescue and protection of wolves\, wolf-dogs\, horses\, wild birds\, wildlife\, and veterans while advancing education\, conservation\, and public awareness. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Lockwood Animal Rescue Center:https://lockwoodarc.org/  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“We are speaking through our art to bring about awareness to the plight and importance of our wildlife and their habitats. Once they’re gone\, there’s no turning back. When we lose them\, we lose ourselves.“ – Cindy Kreiman \n\n\n\nOrganizations Supported Through Their Work\n\n\n\nIn addition to LARC\, Cindy and Simona have supported and continue to advocate for a wide range of animal welfare and conservation organizations\, including: \n\n\n\n\nSky Wild Horse Sanctuary\n\n\n\nWildlife Center of Virginia\n\n\n\nSave A Fox\n\n\n\nFox Tails Rescue\n\n\n\nWoods Hole Marine Wildlife\n\n\n\nSky Phoenix Wolf Sanctuary\n\n\n\nVirginia Bat Conservation\n\n\n\nAmerican Bird Conservancy\n\n\n\nHope and Serenity Farm Sanctuary\n\n\n\nSerenity Sanctuary Farm Rescue\n\n\n\nDr. Burwell Wildlife Veterinary Services\n\n\n\nWinchester SPCA\n\n\n\nEsther Boyd Animal Shelter\n\n\n\n\nThrough their art\, Cindy and Simona seek not only to celebrate the beauty and spirit of animals but also to inspire compassion\, awareness\, and action in support of the organizations working tirelessly on their behalf. \n\n\n\nAbout the Artists \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCindy Kreiman  \n\n\n\nAnimals and nature have been central to Cindy’s life from an early age. Through wildlife rescue efforts\, shelter work\, and a career in education serving children with special needs\, she has dedicated herself to helping those most in need. Her artwork reflects her belief that wildlife\, natural landscapes\, waterways\, and the air we breathe are precious gifts that deserve protection and respect. Proceeds from her paintings support the various causes listed above\, allowing her passion for art to further advance the organizations and missions she cares about most. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSimona Bergman  \n\n\n\nFor Simona\, nature has always been a source of inspiration\, peace\, and wonder. An educator for more than 18 years\, she has used science\, art\, literature\, and music to help children develop a deeper appreciation for every living creature. Through her wildlife paintings\, she continues her lifelong mission of promoting kindness\, conservation\, and awareness. Proceeds from her artwork support wildlife rehabilitation\, animal shelters\, sanctuaries\, and humanitarian causes. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Professor of Art\, Monica James at mjames@laurelridge.edu.
URL:https://laurelridge.edu/event/wildlife-happenings-celebrating-wildlife-through-art/
LOCATION:Laurel Ridge Community College 173 Skirmisher Lane\, Middletown\, VA 22645\, United States
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