# Canuck Artist Contests The RBC Canadian Painting Competition 2012 Shows Northern Talent By Tia Clarke | Published 2012-06-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rbc-canadian-painting-competition-2012 References: [rbc](http://www.rbc.com/community-sustainability/community/emerging-artists/rbc-painting-competition.html) & [torontolife](http://www.torontolife.com/daily/hype/high-art/2012/06/27/rbc-canadian-painting-competition-finalists/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rbc-canadian-painting-competition-finalists) Brit poppers Blur might have declared that "modern life was rubbish" back in 1993, but according to the [RBC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avion-rewards-1) [Canadian Painting Competition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlton-cards) 2012, modern art certainly isn't. From the psychedelic night garden ‘Gathering in the forest 12 am’ by Montreal’s Betino Assa to the wild imagination of Nicolas Rancellucci’s ‘Si je tue un canard, je te donnerai les plus belles plumes,’ and the trailblazing ‘Housefire’ by Corri-Lynn Tetz, the RBC competition finalists showcase just how much modern Canadian art rocks right now. The National winner of the RBC prize will receive $25,000 and the two honorable mentions each receive $15,000. Since it’s inception in 1999, the Canadian Painting Competition has given a helping hand to many young artists, both financially and by raising their media profiles. The winners of this year's RBC competition will be announced on November 29th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modern Canadian Art:** The RBC Canadian Painting Competition 2012 showcases the vibrancy of modern Canadian art. - **Supporting Young Artists:** The Canadian Painting Competition has been helping young artists financially and raising their media profiles since 1999. - **Artistic Prizes:** The RBC prize awards winners $25,000 and two honorable mentions each $15,000. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can showcase the vibrant modern Canadian art scene to a wider audience. - **Corporate Sponsors:** Corporate sponsors can provide financial support to young artists through competitions and help raise their media profiles. - **Art Education:** Art education institutions can use the success stories of young artists who have benefited from competitions to attract students and funding. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Young Artist-Supporting Illustration Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/student-illustration-contest.md) - [Branded Artists-in-Residence Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artists-in-residence-program.md) - [Canadian Beef Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-beef.md) - [Artistic Hamburger Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-the-burger-contest.md) - [Battle-Style Art Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-competition.md) - [Children-Focused Design Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-artists-design-contest.md) - [Exciting Culinary Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culinary-competitions.md) - [Toronto Art Wine Colllabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-prisoner-wine-co-and-artist-justin-broadbent.md) - [Branded Small Business Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boost-my-biz-contest.md)