Art 4 Apes

Many people are inspired by their encounters with apes. For many, it is a profound moment when they realise that human beings are not the only beings on Earth. Non-human beings also display self-awareness, planning and cognitive abilities which most people previously considered to be uniquely human. And as artistic expression is a fundamental part of being human, the Ape Alliance would like to celebrate creativity inspired by apes. Many artists, writers and photographers also wish to use their talent to help conserve or improve the welfare of apes. If you have created works of art4apes, we’d love to display them here in this virtual gallery. If you have your own site, send us a link and we’ll connect Ape Allies to your site. If you have artistic products to sell, we will promote them if a percentage goes to help apes (please specify which charity benefits and by how much). Please send digital images and brief details to: inspiration at 4apes dot com

Jan Rogers paints bushmeat-themed paintings and gives at least 33% of her proceeds to the Wildlife Protectors Fund: http://bushmeat.net/jan-rogers.html
Susan Shimeld is a talented wildlife artist who donates to a conservation organisation with each artwork that she sells. Among the organisations she promotes are the Gorilla Organization, the Orangutan Foundation, the Jane Goodall Institute and Ape Alliance. www.natureinart.com
Gorilla art (www.koko.org/world/art.html) proceeds go to The Gorilla Foundation.
Art of Conservation teaches Rwandan children the importance of conserving their environment, with emphasis on mountain gorillas and their habitat: www.art-of-conservation.com
The Cross River Gorilla Art Workshop in Cameroon raises awareness of the plight of gorillas and the sale of the artworks raises funds for conserving gorillas and their habitat: www.africanconservation.org/content/view/688/365 and www.wildartafrica.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=107:cross-river-gorilla-art-workshop-in-limbe-cameroon&catid=43:latest-news&Itemid=93