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Located in southeast Madagascar, the town of Ranomafana and its surrounding forests boast incredible floral and faunal diversity. With 14 species of lemurs, over a hundred species of birds, reptiles, and amphibians, nearly 1,000 plant species, and countless unique insect species, it is the perfect place to gather inspiration and promote environmental stewardship.
Thanks to the presence of Ranomafana National Park - a hub for research, tourism, and conservation - our Art Residency program will be uniquely poised to offer Malagasy artists exposure not only to nature, but the organizations, scientists, and tour groups who study and appreciate it. These valuable links provide excellent opportunities to combine art with ongoing research and conservation work for improved science communication and conservation outreach within Madagascar.
Ranomafana is home to the VOI forest, a part of the World Heritage Site "Rainforests of the Atsinanana" managed by the local community. The forest contains a small core of primary, untouched forest, important cultural sites, endangered flora and fauna, and a section for ancestral use, which the local community relies on for wood and medicinal plants. The community members are eager to expand their ecotourism infrastructure and conservation projects in creative ways, which we are excited to support through our community buy-in model.
Each Saturday, the Ranomafana Nature Center hosts environmental education programming for the local children. We see a fantastic opportunity to add a creative twist to their programs by integrating artistic expression, giving the students a unique way to explore their relationships to the environment.
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