2007 Canada Day poster challenge for artists under 18 years old
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2007 Canada Day Poster Challenge
Each year, students 18 years of age and under are invited to take part in the Canada Day Poster Challenge by designing a poster that illustrates their pride in Canada and in being Canadian. This year’s theme is A Portrait of Canada: Celebrating 140 Years.
The 13 provincial and territorial finalists will win a trip to Ottawa to celebrate Canada Day on Parliament Hill. In addition, the winning entry will become the official poster of Celebrate Canada! which includes:
- National Aboriginal Day, June 21
- Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, June 24
- Canadian Multiculturalism Day, June 27
- Canada Day, July 1
From June to September, the Canadian Children’s Museum at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Quebec, exhibits the artwork of all 13 provincial/territorial finalists.
The deadline for submitting a poster, along with an entry form, is February 28, 2007.
Click here to download a print-friendly version of the Poster Challenge brochure.
The 2007 Canada Day Poster Challenge is underway! This year,we have even more reason to celebrate because 2007 is the 140th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation.To mark this special birthday, this year’s theme is A Portrait of Canada: Celebrating 140 years.
We invite you to illustrate how the people, places and events of the past 140 years have shaped our nation. Think about how Canada has evolved through significant social, cultural and historical achievements and technological innovations.There are countless reasons why we can be proud to be Canadian, from our country’s magnificent natural beauty to its unique cultural diversity, from our many national heroes to Canada’s place in the world as a model of democracy and freedom.
So show us what Canada means to you! We challenge you to design an original poster that brings together significant elements from our past and present.You could win great prizes including an exciting 3-day trip to the National Capital Region to take part in the Canada Day celebrations.
Best of all, the winning entry will become the official poster of “Celebrate Canada!”, a celebration across the country that includes National Aboriginal Day, June 21; Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, June 24; Canadian Multiculturalism Day, June 27; and Canada Day, July 1.
The artwork of the 13 provincial and territorial finalists will be part of a special exhibit from June to September 2007 at the Canadian Children’s Museum located in the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau,Quebec.
For more information, fun games and activities, and additional resources, visit the Poster Challenge Web site at: www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/affiche-poster