RBC names semi-finalists in the tenth annual RBC Canadian
Painting Competition
Jury selects from over 600 artists across the country
TORONTO, July 2, 2008 — RBC, with the support
of the Canadian Art Foundation, today announced the semi-finalists
in the tenth annual RBC Canadian Painting Competition - the
largest competition of its kind in Canada awarding a total
of $145,000. The paintings were chosen from more than 1,200
works that were submitted by more than 600 artists from across
the country.
The semi-finalists are:
Western Canada
- Eli Bornowsky of Vancouver
- Andrew Dadson of Vancouver
- Jeremy Hof of Vancouver
- Collin Johanson of Vancouver
- Lorenzo Pepito of Vancouver
Central Canada
- Martin Golland of Toronto
- Sarah Jane Gorlitz of Toronto
- Amanda Reeves of Oakville
- Drew Simpson of Toronto
- Emmy Skensved of Toronto
Eastern Canada
- Patrick Howlett of Fredericton
- Rick Leong of Montreal
- Wil Murray of Montreal
- Jeanie Riddle of Montreal
- Justin Stephens of Montreal
To celebrate the competition's 10th anniversary
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor
General of Canada, has lent her patronage to this event. The
winner will be announced at the first stop of the national
tour at the National Gallery in Ottawa this September. The
national winner will receive a $25,000 prize, the two honourable
mentions will each receive a $15,000 prize, and exclusive
to the 10th anniversary event, the 12 semi-finalists will
each receive a prize of $7,500.
"The RBC Canadian Painting Competition was established
in 1999 as a catalyst for the careers of many emerging Canadian
artists," said Gordon M. Nixon, president and CEO, RBC.
"Over the past 10 years, the competition has brought
to the forefront the works of artists that may have otherwise
gone unrecognized, setting a strong example of what can be
achieved when Canada's arts and business communities come
together."
Submissions were accepted from professional and practicing
visual Canadian artists who are within the first five years
of their careers. The RBC Canadian Painting Competition is
judged by some of the most respected artists, gallery directors
and curators in Canada.
As in past years, the works of the national winner and the
two honourable mentions will become part of the RBC art collection
to be displayed in RBC locations across the country. This
year, in honour of the competition's 10th anniversary and
the Governor General's patronage, the 12 semi-finalists' works
will become a part of the Canadiana Fund's Crown Collection
and be displayed in the Official Residences including Rideau
Hall, 24 Sussex, Harrington Lake (lac Mousseau), The Farm
at Kingsmere, Stornoway, 7 Rideau Gate and The Citadel.
"This is an exceptional year for the RBC Canadian Painting
Competition as it celebrates its 10th year and the Canadian
Art Foundation is proud to continue to be a part of this great
Canadian tradition," said Ann Webb, executive director,
Canadian Art Foundation. "The RBC Canadian Painting Competition
continues to introduce Canadians to some of our country's
finest artists early in their careers, providing us with the
rare opportunity to watch these talented individuals grow
and mature in their practice."
The winners will be announced this September in Ottawa,
kicking off the national public touring exhibition at prominent
galleries at the following locations:
National
The National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 9N4
September 13 – 25, 2008
Eastern Canada
Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal
185, Sainte-Catherine Ouest
(corner Jeanne-Mance)
Montréal, Québec
H2X 3X5
October 9 – 19, 2008
The Rooms
9 Bonaventure Avenue
St. John’s, Newfoundland
A1C 5P9
December 1, 2008 – January 4, 2009
Western Canada
Mendel Art Gallery
950 Spadina Crescent East
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 3H6
January 16 – February 1, 2009
Art Gallery of Alberta
Enterprise Square
100-10230 Jasper Ave
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 4P6
February 7 – 22, 2009
Contemporary Art Gallery
555 Nelson Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 6R5
March 26 – April 3, 2009
Central Canada
Museum London
421 Ridout St N
London, Ontario
N6A 1A1
October 22 - November 2, 2008
The Power Plant
231 Queens Quay West
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 2G8
November 11 - 23, 2008
All semi-finalists will be featured in Canadian Art magazine
and on the web at: www.rbc.com/paintingcompetition
and at www.canadianart.ca.
About the RBC Canadian Painting Competition
Established in 1999 and the largest competition of its kind
in Canada, the RBC Canadian Painting Competition is a tribute
to Canada's artistic talent. The goal of the competition is
to support and nurture Canadian visual artists early in their
career by providing them with a forum to display their artistic
talent to the country and hopefully open doors to future opportunity.
An investment in Canadian culture and the visual arts community,
the competition will award one national prize of $25,000 and
two honourable mentions prizes each of $15,000 and exclusive
to the occasion of its tenth anniversary, the 12 semi-finalists
will each receive a prize of $7,500. Along with past winners,
the winning paintings of 2008 will become part of RBC's Canadian
art collection composed of more than 4,000 works of distinguished
art collected over the past hundred years. Various paintings
from the RBC collection have been exhibited in museums, enabling
more Canadians to enjoy these wonderful works. The 12 semi-finalists'
paintings will become a part of the Canadiana Fund's Crown
Collection.
About the Canadian Art Foundation
The Canadian Art Foundation is a charitable organization that
fosters and supports the visual arts in Canada. The foundation
celebrates artists and their creativity with a nationwide
educational program of events, lectures, competitions, publications
and other initiatives. Visit www.canadianart.ca/foundation
for further information.
About the Canadiana Fund
The Canadiana Fund was created in 1990 to enhance the beauty
and significance of state areas of the official residences
through public donations of furnishings, paintings and objets
d'art or the funds to purchase them. Pieces are chosen that
reflect Canada's heritage, artistic traditions and historical
associations, or to complement the architectural style of
a particular residence. Visit www.canadianafund.ca.
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Media Contact:
Darlene Brown, RBC, 416-974-2727, darlene.brown@rbc.com
Jackie Braden, RBC, 416-974-2124, jackie.braden@rbc.com
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