Exhibition of Robert Bateman

AI summary

Petitioners state that Robert Bateman, a 96‑year‑old wildlife artist from Salt Spring Island, is renowned for his art and ecological advocacy and that the National Gallery of Canada's mandate is to showcase artists who contribute to Canadian culture and identity. They claim Bateman's works have never been exhibited at the National Gallery and ask the Government of Canada to urge the Gallery to organize an exhibition of his art. The petition does not include a government response.

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Official petition

Petition to the House of Commons in Parliament assembled Robert Bateman, age 96, 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 works have 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

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