The Town of Erin
will provide a dedicated space in the Town Hall lobby for residents to display
a diverse array of art.
The ‘Art in the
Hall’ program will accept submissions from artists of all ages, and display work
in various media. The designated space is directly outside the council chambers,
with a new display every season.
“This is a great
opportunity for local artists,” said Mayor Al Alls. “We are building a strong
and vibrant community, supporting local artists, small businesses and emerging
talent.”
An application
form and guidelines are available at erin.ca. Artists under the age of 18 will
need permission from a parent or guardian. All those who reside, work, study or
teach in Erin are eligible, but artists who reside in the town are ultimately
preferred. There is no charge.
Submissions will
be screened by an Artwork Selection Committee in the order they arrive, and it
is expected 10-12 could be displayed at the same time. Artists can provide
sales and contact information with their work.
“The selection
committee will not be assessing the artistic content or merit of the artwork,
only verifying the innocuous nature of the work and subject matter,” the
guidelines state.
“Artwork must
not include any indication or evocation of an offensive, insulting or
distasteful nature, including but not limited to racism, violence, aggression,
sex and politics.”
Application
packages, including photos of existing art and descriptions, can be submitted
by email to townhallart@erin.ca or in person at the municipal office.
The application deadline for the spring term is
February 19.
