A New National Tradition in Canadian Art
Apply to The Canadian Landscape Legacy 2026
Become part of Canada’s newest national landscape painting competition.
We welcome emerging and established artists from across Canada to submit their original landscape work and join this growing artistic legacy.
Complete the registration form below and take your place in the inaugural ****.
Submit your work. Share your vision. Join the legacy.
Apply to The Canadian Landscape Legacy 2026
Become part of Canada’s newest national landscape painting competition and help shape the beginning of a new artistic tradition.
We welcome emerging and established artists from across Canada to submit their original landscape work and join this growing national legacy.
Whether you are an artist just beginning your journey or an established painter with years of experience, your vision matters. This is your opportunity to share your work, gain national recognition, and celebrate the beauty of Canada through art.
Why Apply?
✓ National Exposure
✓ Professional Recognition
✓ Live Plein Air Experience
✓ Awards & Exhibition Opportunities
✓ Become Part of a Lasting Canadian Legacy
Submit your work. Share your vision. Inspire future generations. Join the legacy.
Competition Details
Categories
- Emerging Artists: For those in the early stages of their careers.
- Established Artists: For artists with significant experience and recognition.
Timeline
- Submission Deadline: May 31, 2026
- Finalist Notification: June 10, 2026
- Live Painting Sessions (Edmonton River Valley):
- Emerging Artists: June 15–21, 2026
- Established Artists: June 25–30, 2026
- Gala & Awards Ceremony: Early July 2026
Eligibility & Rules
- Residency: Open to all Canadian residents aged 18 and older.
- Medium: Oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, or mixed media.
- Originality: Artwork must be original and created solely by the artist.
- Live Painting: Finalists will complete a landscape “en plein air” in Edmonton’s River Valley within a 5-hour session.
- Artists must bring their own painting supplies and canvas.
- Easels, tables, and chairs will be provided.
- Recommended canvas size: around 18×24 inches (or a similar manageable size).
- Artists are encouraged to paint directly from the landscape—no photo references allowed during the session.
Awards & Recognition
Winners in each category will receive a prize package designed to advance their artistic careers, including:
- A prestigious plaque and certificate of achievement
- A comprehensive plein air supply package (premium easel, canvas set, and more)
- Exhibition opportunities at a respected Canadian gallery
- National media and social media promotion
(Future editions of the Canadian Landscape Legacy aim to include cash prizes as the legacy grows.)
All artists retain full copyright to their work. By participating, artists grant Urban Art Studio 101 the right to use images of the artwork for promotional and archival purposes.
Join the Legacy
This is your chance to become part of history—the first annual Canadian Landscape Legacy. Together, let us honor the landscapes that define us as Canadians and inspire generations of artists to come.
Will you help shape this national legacy with your vision?
