Organize Robert Bateman exhibition

AI summary

Petitioners ask the Government to urge the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa to organize an exhibition of Robert Bateman's art. The government responds that the request was shared with the Gallery for review.

AI summaries describe petitioners’ requests and claims. Consult the official record for the full text.

Official petition

Petition to the Government of Canada Whereas: Robert Bateman, a wildlife artist from Salt Spring Island, B.C, is renowned for his art and ecological advocacy; The mandate of the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa is to showcase artists who contribute significantly to Canadian culture and identity; and Despite being one of the most celebrated wildlife artists in the world, Mr. Bateman's work has never been exhibited at the National Gallery of Canada. We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to urge the National Gallery of Canada to organize an exhibition of Robert Bateman's art.

Government response

Response by the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages Signed by The Honourable Marc Miller The Government would like to thank the petitioners for expressing their interest in having the National Gallery of Canada organize an exhibition of Robert Bateman's art. The request has been shared with the curatorial staff of the National Gallery of Canada, as part of the established process for such requests. The National Gallery of Canada notes that it takes the time to review each idea with care and thought, weighing them within the balance of its exhibition priorities.