Call for Submissions: Prequalified Public Art Roster, Town of Halton Hills

Call for Artists: Public Art Roster, Town of Halton Hills

Deadline: April 19, 2026, 11:59pm

The Town of Halton Hills Public Art Program invites artists and other creative professionals to submit portfolios to be included in the Town’s Artist Roster. The Roster is comprised of pre-qualified regional artists who can provide original artwork for a variety of art opportunities integrated into civic infrastructure and the public sphere. By joining the Roster, artists are eligible to be contacted for direct commissions or limited competitions for a period of 5 years, with the option to re-apply at the next open call.

The Public Art Roster ensures regional artists and creative professionals are provided the opportunity to contribute to the creation of a healthy, vibrant and connected community, enhance quality of life for residents and shape the Town’s cultural identity.

Invited commissions and limited competitions may be facilitated for recurring/ongoing programs such as:

• Smaller murals or surface treatments on community buildings, skate parks, construction hoarding or other civic infrastructure including the Bell Box Project;
• Artistic treatments for utility box wraps including Under Wraps Program;
• Banners and signage;
• Street installations including crosswalks, picnic tables, traffic barriers, planter boxes;
• Functional design elements like shade canopies, seating or other integrated components and;
• Other projects valued under $15,000

Proposed Public Art Roster Projects for the 2026 operating year include, but are not limited to:

• Hand painted Bell Box Murals;
• Digital artwork reproductions for the Under Wraps Program;
• Library and Cultural Centre banners;
• Hand painted and digital artwork reproductions for indoor children’s murals;
• A street art inspired, hand painted skate park ramp mural.

The Roster is open to both established and emerging artists and creative professionals. The Roster is populated through a bi-annual open call prioritizing regional artists. Submissions are reviewed by Town Staff, members of the Public Art Advisory Board, or in some cases an external artist adjudication panel. Upon acceptance to the Roster, artists are eligible to be contacted for direct commissions or limited competitions for a period of 5 years, with the option to re-apply at the next open call. There is no limit to the number of times an artist can apply to be on the Roster, and there is no limit to the number of active artists on the Roster at any given time.

It is important to note that acceptance to the Roster does not guarantee a project offer.

Eligibility

The Public Art Roster is open to all artists residing or working within commuting distance of Halton Hills, whether working individually or in collaboration.

Artists do not have to be residents of Halton Hills to apply, but an understanding of, or relationship to, Halton Hills is considered an asset. Local and Regional artists are given preference. Artists must be able to be onsite to physically install artworks, including painting murals where applicable.

Additional Information

The full call including submission guidelines and additional information can be found under artist calls on the Town’s website. Please consult the submission package before completing your application.

Please refer to the Town of Halton Hills Public Art Master Plan for additional details about public art in Halton Hills.

The Town encourages a diversity of applicants, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, socioeconomic status, class, and religion.

Accommodations are available for all parts of the application process. Please advise the Public Art staff of any measures you feel you need to enable your application to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Contact

For questions, or applicants requiring additional support regarding this call, please contact: publicart@haltonhills.ca

Town of Halton Hills
1 Halton Hills Drive
Halton Hills, ON
www.haltonhills.ca

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Images (left to right): April Zheng, We All Live Here, Bell Box Mural, 2025; Robert John Paterson, Harbour Stories, Under Wraps, 2024; Chantel Bettencourt, A Reminder Of Us, Bell Box Mural, 2022; Dayle Hawkins, United Spirits, Under Wraps, 2024; Brenda LaRose, Silvercreek Bridge, Under Wraps, 2021; Dylan Lorriman, Positive Outcomes, Under Wraps, 2022; Kelcy Timmons Chan, Cultural Impact, Vinyl banner design, 2024.