Calgary 
Calgary Stampede‘s winning poster salutes the fierce determination and competitive spirit of the Relay Races.
Calgary Stampede
19-year-old Kane Pendry of Edmonton won the 2022 Calgary Stampede Foundation Youth Poster Competition, a program that provides mentorship to young artists between the ages of 15 and 24 since it was created in 2018.
The winner of the competition was unveiled by Stampede president Steve McDonough at an event to mark the 100-day countdown of the festival.
Kane Pendry is no stranger to the competition and it is his third experience with the program.
Pendry says he was inspired to create the winning artwork after a personal experience at the 2021 Stampede.
“As an artist, I love the colors of the Relay Racers, and the craftsmanship of the horses. When I had the opportunity to stand just feet away and watch the Relay Racers at last year’s Stampede, I was enthralled by their work. I interviewed the riders after and was deeply affected, hearing the heartfelt stories about how they train and care for the horses. It’s a very holistic sport, yet thrilling,” said Pendry.
As the winner, Pendry will receive $10,000 Dustin Peers Memorial Scholarship, funded by the Brandon Flock Foundation. The Brandon Flock Foundation also provides an additional $10,000 in scholarships to the top eight in the competition annually.
If you are interested in seeing the races that are depicted in the poster, the high-adrenaline competition is back on the Stampede track as part of Stampede’s Evening Show with ten skilled teams competing in two heats of races each night.
To mark the 100th-day countdown to Stampede 2022, two tickets to Rodeo or Evening Show are available for $100! This offer is available until Sunday, April 3, 2022, at 11:59 pm MDT.
