Media Release
Calling All Local Artists: Council Chamber Public Gallery to Feature Local Art
Joint Release (Huntsville) – 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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For More Information Contact:
Town of Huntsville
Jacqueline Surette
Manager of Recreation, Culture and Heritage
Jacqueline.surette@huntsville.ca
705-789-6421 x 3021
Huntsville Art Society
Caroline Pattison
Board vice-chair
huntsvilleartsociety.media@gmail.com
705-644-0587
About the Huntsville Art Society
Our member artists work in all types of media. Our group comprises artists with a full range of skills, from creative individuals who are just beginning to full-time professionals. The Huntsville Art Society hosts events like community art shows and skill-sharing workshops, held primarily in the Muskoka, Ontario region. We are a proud sponsor of a variety of community groups, and combine the exhibition of our members’ works with fundraising activities, resulting in contributions to charitable organizations throughout Muskoka.
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Town of Huntsville
37 Main St. East
Huntsville, Ontario
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Open Monday to Friday 8:30 – 4:30
Phone: 705-789-1751 option 0
Fax: 705-788-5153
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