Galactic Empire Painting Contest

"There could be no greater honor than having your painting selected by the Emperor himself and representing the height of artistic perfection, courtesy of the Empire"

- Unknown Imperial Officer

The Galactic Empire painting contest was an art contest that occurred in 1 ABY. Emperor Palpatine made an unexpected announcement on the Galactic News Network, stating that he was calling upon all Imperial artists to create an Imperial painting that will usurp all masterpieces from ages past. An Imperial insider revealed that this was the Emperor's first step in taking over the creative arts industry, as he wanted to rid the Galaxy of all those who he considered to be degenerates and the works related with them.

The Rebel Alliance responded to the announcement, by saying that they would hold their own painting contest.

Behind the scenes
The Galactic Empire painting contest featured in the MMORPG Star Wars Galaxies, as part of it's "Create a Painting Contest"