CANVAS and the "Romeo Forbes Story Writing Competition"
Monday, October 19th, 2009
Our focus on Filipino children’s book authors and illustrators wouldn’t be complete without a mention of the Romeo Forbes Story Writing Competition. Established in 2005 by CANVAS, a non-stock, non-profit organization committed to promoting awareness of and appreciation for Philippine art, culture and the environment, the competition was named after the young and highly accomplished illustrator of CANVAS’ first book project, who passed away in 2006 at the age of 24.
The idea behind the contest is simple: a Filipino artist, officially designated as CANVAS Fellow of the Year, is commissioned by CANVAS to create an original, large scale painting. The painting then becomes the “inspiration piece” of a writing competition (in English or Filipino) open to Filipino writers anywhere. The selected winning entry is illustrated as a series of large scale paintings by the same artist and published as a full color children’s book, with the original paintings showcased as a major solo exhibition for the artist.
This year’s winner, announced in April, was (more…)
