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    The Disappearing Frogs Project uses art to raise awareness about the global decline of amphibian populations, with over 200 frog species going extinct in the past 30 years. The project began in 2013 with a month-long art installation in Charlotte, NC featuring 190 works of art about frogs. In 2014 and 2015, additional exhibitions were held in South Carolina and partnerships formed with conservation groups. In 2016, the project aims to partner with organizations in Raleigh, NC to create a statewide event using art to educate the public about the importance of amphibians to human and planetary health.

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    The Disappearing Frogs Project uses art to raise awareness about the global decline of amphibian populations, with over 200 frog species going extinct in the past 30 years. The project began in 2013 with a month-long art installation in Charlotte, NC featuring 190 works of art about frogs. In 2014 and 2015, additional exhibitions were held in South Carolina and partnerships formed with conservation groups. In 2016, the project aims to partner with organizations in Raleigh, NC to create a statewide event using art to educate the public about the importance of amphibians to human and planetary health.

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    The Disappearing Frogs Project uses art to raise awareness about the global decline of amphibian populations, with over 200 frog species going extinct in the past 30 years. The project began in 2013 with a month-long art installation in Charlotte, NC featuring 190 works of art about frogs. In 2014 and 2015, additional exhibitions were held in South Carolina and partnerships formed with conservation groups. In 2016, the project aims to partner with organizations in Raleigh, NC to create a statewide event using art to educate the public about the importance of amphibians to human and planetary health.

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    Executive Summary:

    DISAPPEARING FROGS PROJECT

    Terry Thirion, Charlotte artist and environmental enthusiast is using art as a vehicle to
    communicate to the public the importance of the global decline of amphibian populations; more
    than 200 species of frogs have gone extinct in the past 30 years. Terry feels the urgency to raise
    public awareness about this unprecedented rate of species decline. Her vision is to educate the
    public to the fact that amphibians are important to the health of our planet and ultimately to the
    health of humankind. In 2013, the Disappearing Frogs Project was created.
    Art does not have to be insulated from science. It can be its interpreter.
    Terry is using Art to demystify science; to communicate complex ideas in a form thats
    understandable to the public. Mobilizing the collective power of artists as interpreters forms a
    vital link in the scientific communication chain. The Disappearing Frogs Project creates synergy
    between artists and scientists by communicating the magnitude of the global amphibian decline
    and its potential effects on species extinction.
    In February 2014, the "Disappearing Frogs Project" came to
    life with a thirty-day multimedia art installation at the Charlotte
    Art League in Charlotte, NC. More than two hundred artists
    responded in support of Terrys call, contributing 190 original
    paintings, sculptures and photos. The month-long installation
    included a 25 wall of unique amphibian art, beautiful works of
    art by local school children, and other public events such as a
    scientific panel discussion led by environmental experts from
    around the country, a fun-filled evening of open mic, and an
    original puppet show starring a cast of frogs artfully
    raising environmental issues.
    Awareness in the community is being raised; hearts of the public are being touched; and the
    Disappearing Frogs Project is inspiring people to get involved and to take personal action.
    The event was an instant success: Art*Awareness*Action

    In October 2014, in the neighboring state of South Carolina, The Arts Council of York County
    invited the Disappearing Frogs Project to participate in the 52nd Annual "Come-See-Me
    Festival. Collaborating closely with the management team the ten-day event was beautifully
    produced incorporating the same successful elements and format used in Charlotte the previous
    year.
    Additionally, we hosted Dr. Robin Moore, award winning nature
    photographer, and author of In Search of Lost Frogs. Robin
    participated in a book signing event at a local bookstore in
    Charlotte as well as made a guest appearance on Charlotte Talks,
    a popular radio talk show on the NPR affiliate WFAE,
    "Lets mix metaphors: The disappearance of frogs around the world
    could be the canary in the coal mine. Scientists believe that we may
    be in the midst of the planets sixth mass extinction and disappearing
    frogs may be a warning sign of more changes to come. Dr. Robin
    Moore, whose lifelong fascination with frogs led to his traveling to
    the remote corners of the world looking for amphibians, shares what
    he found and why frogs matter."

    In 2015 the Disappearing Frogs Project partnered with the


    Amphibian Survival Alliancethe worlds largest partnership for amphibian conservation.
    Together our goal is to raise awareness of global amphibian declines, inspire people to take
    personal action to protect these incredible species, while also providing a unique opportunity for
    artists to support amphibian conservation, education and research.

    In 2016, the Disappearing Frogs Project is coming to Raleigh, North Carolina. Our objective is to
    work with an organization whose reach will connect us with the individuals in the Triangle area
    and potentially to communities across the state making the Disappearing Frogs Project
    a state-wide Arts, Awareness, and Action generated event.
    Using art as the medium, the goal is to produce a multi-sensory event focusing on one simple
    message: Amphibians are critical to the health of our planet and ultimately to the health of
    humankind.
    North Carolinas amphibian diversity is among the highest in the world. Its important that we
    work together to reach the public making them aware of the beauty and benefits amphibians
    provide to all of us.
    We welcome the opportunity to discuss how you can get involved with the 2016 Disappearing
    Frogs Project and what ideas you may have to make this event in Raleigh a success.

    Pam Hopkins,
    Regional Director of Communications
    Email: phopkins@disappearingfrogsproject.org
    Phone: 919-602-0306

    Terry Thirion,
    Artist and Creator
    Email: tthirion@disappearingfrogsproject.org
    Phone: 704-334-0800

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