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
Art for the Birds - Deadline: Monday, August 25, 2025
Plein Air Painting Challenge - Event Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
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
Plein Air Painting Challenge
The Helson Gallery is proud to present the Plein Air Painting Challenge event in partnership with the Acton Agricultural Society and the Credit Valley Artisans. Artists are invited to showcase their talents by painting live at the Acton Fall Fair, a wonderful opportunity to celebrate local art and culture in a vibrant, community-focused environment.
The theme of the Acton Fair this year is the GOAT (greatest of all time).
Please pre-register to hold your parking spot!
Only 20 reserved parking spots are available for artists participating in this event.
Please Pre-Register and have your $15.00 cash entry fee ready for the day of the event.
Require Accessibility Support?
Please reach out to
Kara Bruce, Helson Gallery Curator
for assistance.
kbruce@haltonhills.ca
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