Meet the Artists Shaping Canada’s Landscape Legacy
The Canadian Landscape Legacy
The Canadian Landscape Legacy 2026 Gala Evening
Celebrating Excellence. Honouring Canada’s Landscape Artists.
We are delighted to announce the Canadian Landscape Legacy 2026 Gala Evening, where we will celebrate the remarkable artists who participated in this year’s competition and recognize the outstanding achievements of our award recipients.
Following weeks of inspiring plein air painting, thoughtful evaluation, and collaboration among our distinguished panel of judges, we invite artists, supporters, and members of the community to join us for an evening dedicated to artistic excellence.
Event Details
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Urban Art Studio 101
10015 – 116 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta
The evening will feature:
- Award presentations for Emerging and Established Artists
- Recognition of all participating artists
- Remarks from our distinguished judges
- Celebration of this year’s Canadian Landscape Legacy
- Refreshments and an opportunity to connect with fellow artists and guests
We are honoured that our judges will be joining us to present the awards and celebrate the exceptional talent showcased throughout the competition.
Join us as we celebrate creativity, community, and the beauty of the Canadian landscape.
Painting the Spirit of the Land. Creating a Legacy for Generations.
Merlyn Moynagh
ALEKSANDRA YASINOWSKI
Cyrena Sitter
Deborah Malaba
Frances Pelletier
Kaitlin Pylypa
Karen J Bishop
Kimberly Smith
Mike Wyllie
Patricia Ashley
Racqel Kokaram
Rexell Livelo
Sherry Richardson
Yvonne Valdemarca
Awards Are Ready – The Final Round Is Almost Here
The trophies, medals, and certificates for The Canadian Landscape Legacy 2026 are now being prepared.
The Emerging Artists competition has been successfully completed, and we are excited for the Established Artists competition taking place on June 29 & 30, 2026.
After the final paintings are completed, our panel of judges will carefully evaluate all submissions and select the recipients of the Gold Legacy Award, Silver Legacy Award, and Bronze Legacy Award.
The competition will conclude with a special Awards Gala, where we will celebrate every participating artist and officially present the awards and certificates.
We look forward to sharing this memorable celebration with our artists, supporters, and community.
Meet the Artists Shaping Canada’s Landscape Legacy
The Selected Artists of represent a remarkable group of emerging and established painters from across Canada, chosen for their artistic excellence, unique vision, and deep connection to the Canadian landscape.
Each artist brings a distinct voice, style, and perspective—capturing the spirit of the land through paint and contributing to a growing national legacy.
Explore their stories, discover their work, and celebrate the artists helping define the future of Canadian landscape art.
Since some artists did not attend, update the results to reflect the artists who actually participated:
Emerging Artists Competition – Completed
Participating Artists:
- Deborah Malaba
- Sherry Richardson
- Aleksandra Yasinowski
- Sherry Richardson
- Rexell Livelo
- Mike Wyllie
- Racqel Kokaram
- Kaitlin Pylypa
The Emerging Artists Competition has successfully concluded. Over three inspiring days, talented artists from across Alberta and Canada gathered at Grant Notley Park to capture the beauty of Edmonton's River Valley. Visitors enjoyed watching artists paint live while family members, friends, and community supporters cheered them on throughout the event.
Thank you to all participating artists, volunteers, judges, and visitors who helped make the inaugural Canadian Landscape Legacy a memorable success. We now look forward to welcoming our Established Artists on June 29–30, 2026.
Emerging Artists
Celebrating the next generation of Canadian landscape painters.
Mike Wyllie
Emerging Artist
ALEKSANDRA YASINOWSKI
Emerging Artist
Victoria Rivard
Emerging Artist
Jim Dixon
Emerging Artist
Rexell Livelo
Emerging Artist
Sherry Richardson
Emerging Artist
Deborah Malaba
Emerging Artist
Wendy Lockie
Emerging Artist
Racqel Kokaram
Emerging Artist
Established Artists
Celebrating distinguished artists and enduring artistic excellence.
Karen J Bishop
Established Artist
Frances Pelletier
Established Artist
Kimberly Smith
Established Artist
Yvonne Valdemarca
Established Artist
Anita Nawrocki
Established Artist
Cyrena Sitter
Established Artist
Patricia Ashley
Established Artist
Merlyn Moynagh
Established Artist
The Canadian Landscape Legacy 2026
Selected Artists & Live Painting Competition Schedule
Urban Art Studio 101 is proud to announce the selected artists for The Canadian Landscape Legacy 2026, a national celebration of Canadian landscape painting and artistic excellence.
Throughout June, selected artists will gather at Grant Notley Park in Edmonton to create original landscape paintings in a live outdoor setting. Visitors are invited to watch artists at work, connect with the creative community, and experience the beauty of plein air painting.
Event Details
Meeting Location
Urban Art Studio 101
10015 116 Street NW #101
Edmonton, Alberta
Painting Location
Grant Notley Park
Time
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Artist Check-In
Please arrive at Urban Art Studio 101 by 8:45 AM. Participants will depart for the park together.
Emerging Artists Competition
June 15–17, 2026
Monday, June 15
- Deborah Malaba
Tuesday, June 16
- Aleksandra Yasinowski
- Sherry Richardson
- Rexell Livelo
Wednesday, June 17
- Mike Wyllie
- Racqel Kokaram
- Kaitlin Pylypa
Selected Emerging Artists
Victoria Rivard • Melisa Finlay • Wendy Lockie • Racqel Kokaram • Aleksandra Yasinowski • Deborah Malaba • Sherry Richardson • Rexell Livelo • Mike Wyllie • Kyrsten Brooker • Jim Dixon • Kaitlin Pylypa
Established Artists Competition
June 29–30, 2026
Monday, June 29
- Cyrena Sitter
- Karen J. Bishop
- Frances Pelletier
Tuesday, June 30
- Kimberly Smith
- Patricia Ashley
- Anita Nawrocki
- Yvonne Valdemarca
- Merlyn Moynagh
Selected Established Artists
Michel Saint Hilaire • Cyrena Sitter • Karen J. Bishop • Frances Pelletier • Kimberly Smith • Patricia Ashley • Anita Nawrocki • Yvonne Valdemarca • Merlyn Moynagh
About The Canadian Landscape Legacy
The Canadian Landscape Legacy celebrates Canada's rich artistic heritage and the landscapes that inspire us. Through live outdoor painting, artists and visitors come together to share creativity, community, and a deeper appreciation for the natural beauty of our country.
Everyone is welcome to attend and experience this unique public art event.
Creating a Legacy for Generations.
