The Town of Halton Hills invites artists to submit work for various Calls to Artists including exhibitions, events, public art and community-engaged art. This page provides information and submission requirements for all current Town artist opportunities.
Open Calls
We invite artists from Halton Hills to submit their work for the second bi-annual Art for the Birds, a community exhibition celebrating the rich diversity of birdlife in our region. This year’s show coincides with Round 2 of voting for the Town of Halton Hills' official bird and will spotlight the 3 finalists — Eastern Screech Owl, Great Blue Heron, Northern Cardinal, as voted by the community.
While we especially encourage artwork that features these three species, submissions depicting any local or migratory birds of Halton Hills are welcome. Whether inspired by backyard songbirds or elusive seasonal visitors, we invite you to explore the importance of birds to our community through your art.
This exhibition is presented in collaboration with Bird Friendly Halton Hills, a community-led initiative working to protect and celebrate local bird populations.
Visit Halton Hills Nature to learn more
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Featuring the Finalists in the Halton Hills Town Bird Vote
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This call is open to artists residing or working in Halton Hills or belonging to local artist organizations, and artists from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Artists may submit up to 2 pieces of original work created in the past 24 months. All media are eligible, to a maximum of 48 inches in any dimension. Artwork must be ready for hanging, including suitable wiring. |
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PLUS! Live Performances Celebrating the
Eastern Screech Owl, Great Blue Heron, and Northern Cardinal
As part of this year’s celebration, we’re also organizing a live variety show to accompany the visual art exhibition. This event will feature music, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, and slideshow presentations, all inspired by the three leading bird species from the Town Bird Vote; the Eastern Screech Owl, the Great Blue Heron, and the Northern Cardinal.
If you’re a performer, writer, or presenter interested in contributing a piece that celebrates one of these species, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send a short description of your idea or performance to: birdfriendlyhaltonhills@gmail.com