This spring the Safari West Wildlife Foundation celebrated boundless creativity by hosting a logo contest for the Foundation’s upcoming annual fundraiser: “An Evening on the Serengeti”, Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Safari West. The Foundation invited artists from Sonoma County and the Greater Bay Area to showcase their talent and vision.
It is our honor to announce Camden Richards submitted the winning entry!
Camden's exceptional artwork stood out for its striking visuals and integration of our brand identity. In addition to our appreciation of participation, Camden received a Safari West tour for four people and a gift bag of Safari West goodies.
As we celebrate the conclusion of the Fundraiser Logo Contest, we are reminded of the transformative power of art to inspire, unite, and ignite change. "We look forward to incorporating the winning artwork into our Fundraiser, as we continue our journey to
Inspire Wildlife Stewards for Life and make a difference to thousands of youths in hospitals and classrooms across the United States, the Greater Bay Area, and in Sonoma County.", quoted Lisa Chapman, Vice President of Safari West Wildlife Foundation and Chairperson for the Annual Fundraiser.
We invite you to join us for “An Evening on the Serengeti” at Safari West, an unforgettable experience to support the Foundation’s youth programs; Safari West LIVE, Junior Keepers, and Discover Africa. Added value sponsorships are available now with extended exposure for sponsors through December to show your support for the foundation throughout the year. Click here for more information.
About artist Camden Richards:
Camden M. Richards is a California based artist whose work engages others to connect in a deeper way with themselves and their community. Shifting perspectives through storytelling is her focus; as a trained graphic designer, design and typography figure heavily into her methods and artistic processes, which include artist books, printmaking, illustration, letterpress printing, and collage. Her books and prints are either one-of-a-kind or are published in small editions, have been included in local and national exhibitions and are held in public/library and private collections throughout the country and abroad. Camden holds a BA in English and Art History from Boston College, an AFA in Graphic Design and an MA in Art and the Book from the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at George Washington University. In addition to creating work under her studio/press, Liminal Press + Bindery, she teaches printmaking and letterpress printing workshops at local art studios and in the public schools, works as a professional graphic designer for a variety of clients in the nonprofit and B corporation sector, and recently served as adjunct faculty member and interim director of the graduate book art program at Mills College at Northeastern University. Camden currently resides in Sonoma with her family. Camden can be found at www.liminal-press.com