From the Town of Huntsville and the Huntsville Art Society
The Town of Huntsville and Huntsville Art Society (HAS) are excited to jointly announce a call to artists for two-dimensional or relief works of art to display in the public area of the council chamber in Town Hall.
“We are known as a deeply creative town represented by a vibrant community of diverse artists,” explains Mayor Nancy Alcock. “What better way to demonstrate our civic pride and celebrate our creative economy than to display original works in the council chamber where we conduct the official Town of Huntsville business.”
This new opportunity featuring local artists in the council chamber adds to the growing list of community galleries in Town facilities curated by the HAS.
“HAS is delighted that the Town reached out to invite our diverse membership of artists to display artistic expressions in Council Chambers,” says Belinda Chiu, HAS Board Chair. “We echo Mayor Alcock’s comments and certainly look forward to yet another venue for our HAS artists to show their work as we continue our collaborations with the Town of Huntsville,” adds Karen Cassien, HAS board member.
What artists can expect
- Exhibits are three months in duration
- Shows will run quarterly, from January to December, based on public interest
- One artist or multiple artists may be featured at any given time, at the discretion of HAS
- There is no entry fee
- Any works that are sold are subject to a 20 per cent commission which goes to the Town’s Public Art Reserve to fund public art projects.
- Artwork must be suitable for public display. There can be no nudity, vulgar or offensive language or expression in this space.
- Works will be hung on a rail track with cables/cords
- 2D and relief works only
- Works must come ready to hang
- Council Chamber is only open during Council meetings, Planning Meetings, and other municipal activities open to the public.
The Huntsville Art Society is leading the application and juried process, helping to select the first to exhibit in this new venue. In celebration, the show’s opening will coincide with the Regular Council meeting on Monday, September 22, 2025.
For more details on this call for artists or to apply, visit huntsvilleart.ca. Applications will be accepted until noon on Monday, August 25, 2025.
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A couple art projects I have been thinking about that would be great: 1/ The attractive but plain green garbage bins scattered around town could be art projects for individual artists or school arts classes to beautify our community. Perhaps a contest could be organized? — 2/ I am thinking mostly about the buildings facing River Mill Park. To refer to some of them as unattractive is an understatement. Is there any group or organization who would be interested in a beautification project of these buildings? Something like what Hamilton has been doing for some time now – really attractive! https://tourismhamilton.com/street-art-guide/