RBC Seeks Emerging Canadian Artists

RBC Canadian Painting Competition, with the support of the Canadian Art Foundation, today announced the call for entries for the 2007 RBC Canadian Painting Competition. Winners will be announced in September, with the national winner receiving $25,000, and two honourable mentions each receiving $15,000.

Now in its ninth year, the RBC competition is an opportunity to support and nurture Canadian professional artists. The competition discovers and recognizes the skill and talent of Canada's emerging artists and provides the artists with increased visibility for their work and national exposure.

RBC has worked closely with the Canadian Art Foundation to deliver a top quality competition that continues to grow in stature. The Canadian Art Foundation oversees the adjudication process, allowing the works to be judged by a selected panel of distinguished members of the visual arts community.

"The RBC Canadian Painting Competition is a tribute to Canada's artistic talent," said Ann Webb, Acting-Executive Director, Canadian Art Foundation. "The competition not only encourages artists in their career choice but also provides a national stage for the appreciation and recognition of their work."

Entries must be submitted by May 4, 2007. Details and rules of the competition may be found at www.rbc.com/paintingcompetition. The submitted works will be short-listed to 15 semi-finalists by independent panels of regional judges. All regional jurors come together to determine one national winner and two honourable mentions in September in Toronto, kicking off a national touring exhibition. The national tour will exhibit the works of all 15 semi-finalists at prominent galleries in Toronto, Moncton, Barrie, Winnipeg and Vancouver. For dates and locations of the RBC Canadian painting Competition tour visit www.rbc.com/paintingcompetition. All finalists will be featured in Canadian Art magazine and on the web at www.rbc.com/paintingcompetition and at www.canadianart.ca. -- www.cnxmarketlink.com