Call for entries: 39th Romeo Forbes Children's Story Writing Competition
The Center for Art, New Ventures, and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) is now accepting entries for the 39th Romeo Forbes Children's Story Writing Competition. This run marks the second time CANVAS will aim to inspire stories for readers six years old or younger, this time with a contest piece by painter CJ Tañedo who discovered his artistic talent at a young age.
Raised in a family with a passion for the art industry, Tañedo began his career in painting during his college years and has since been accumulating various awards in local and international art competitions. With a bachelor's degree in fine arts from the University of Santo Tomas, Tañedo pursued his career in painting, showing a keen interest in Renaissance art through his artistic style. His works vary from figurative realism to surrealism—depending on the emotions or events that he wishes to convey.
Held at least twice a year, the Romeo Forbes Competition is the first and only of its kind, inviting writers to pen a children’s story inspired by a painting or sculpture by CANVAS’ chosen local Filipino artist. Open to all Filipinos anywhere on the planet, the Romeo Forbes Competition will offer its winner a cash prize of PHP45,000 and a chance for their story to be published as a hardcover picture book.
The complete rules and conditions can be found via http://www.canvas.ph/romeo-forbes-competition. Deadline is on October 11, 2024.
A non-profit that works with the creative community to promote literacy and explore national identity, CANVAS publishes its award-winning children's stories and donates their books to benefit children in public schools and poor communities throughout the Philippines. Its “One Million Books for One Million Filipino Children Campaign” promotes independent reading and creative thinking in Filipino children, while also exposing them to the best of contemporary Filipino art and literature.
