Cec and I went to Victoria in May 2013 to see the new Robert Bateman Gallery. To our surprise, he was there. We purchased his book, which he autographed and let us take a picture with him. We've always loved his art work. He's a very talented Canadian.
Elizabeth May, Member of Parliament for Saanich Gulf Islands presented a petition calling on the government to speak with the National Gallery and encourage them to showcase the lifetime work of Robert Bateman.
The mandate of the National Gallery is to showcase artists who contribute significantly to Canadian culture and identity. Mr. Bateman’s work meets this standard in every way, yet it has never been exhibited at the National Gallery.
If you want to see his work in the National Gallery, please sign this petition:
Robert Bateman Honours and awards
- Life Member, Royal Canadian Academy of Arts
- Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal, 1977
- Officer of the Order of Canada, 1984
- Member of Honour Award, World Wildlife Fund, 1985 (presented by the Prince Philip)
- Society of Animal Artists Award of Excellence 1979, 1980, 1981, 1986, 1990, 2008; Lifetime Achievement 2010
- Lescarbot Award presented by the Canadian Government, 1992
- Rachel Carson Award presented by the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Washington D.C., 1996
- Order of British Columbia, 2001
- Rungius Medal presented by the National Museum of Wildlife Art, 2001
- Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal, 2002
- Roland Michener Conservation Award presented by the Canadian Wildlife Federation, 2003
- Ideas for Life Award, Canadian Environment Awards, 2006
- Human Rights Defender Award presented by Amnesty International, 2007
- Niagara Escarpment Lifetime Achievement Award, 2009
- Royal Canadian Geographical Society Gold Medal, 2013
