NCWAS

To All North Carolina Wildlife Enthusiasts:

I would like your help in forming the North Carolina Wildlife Artist Society (NCWAS), a
non-profit organization to bring together artists and collectors to preserve wildlife habitat
and educate the public on the plight of North Carolina wildlife.

Goals of the NCWAS

1. To form a network of NC wildlife artists and collectors.
2. To promote NC wildlife and wildlife art via the web, advertising, shows, etc.
3. To work with other conservation groups in our state to educate the public on
North Carolina wildlife.
4. To establish a scholarship for a North Carolina student pursuing a career in conservation.

We are very fortunate to live in a state with such diversity in wildlife, from the mountains to
the coast. Unfortunately, we are losing more of North Carolina's forests and wetlands to
development every day. Due, in part, to the loss of habitat, we are also seeing more
animals killed by motorists and more reports of animal/human encounters.

For the past several years, I have enjoyed studying and painting the wildlife of our state, but
I fear for its future. Our grandchildren may only see North Carolina's wildlife in our art or a
zoo, rather than in its natural environment. I strongly feel it is time for us, as artists, to do
what we can to educate the public and protect one of our most valuable resources.

Unfortunately, this is a job that cannot be done by one person, so I am asking for your help
to get this project off the ground. If you are interested in helping with this very important
project, please fill out the attached form and mail to:

NCWAS
c/o Call of the Wild Wildlife Studio
1622A Live Oak Street
Beaufort, NC 28516

Please email me at dkdixon64@yahoo.com for more information.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

-Kyle Dixon

Call of the Wild Wildlife Studio ~ 1622-A Live Oak Street, Beaufort, NC 28516 ~ (252) 728-6600