Public Art

Art in the Halls - Current Spring Summer Exhibition: Caledon in Living Colour 

The Town of Caledon’s Art in the Halls program is designed to showcase original artwork from Caledon artists to the public in Recreation and Culture facilities across Caledon. The Town of Caledon is fortunate to be home to many artists from all across Caledon. The Spring Summer 2025 artists can be found at the Caledon East Community Complex, the Humber River Centre and Southfields Community Centre until August 29th, 2025. Visit the artists and their work this Summer and support local. Art can be purchased directly through the artists.

Caledon East Community Complex
 Southfields Community Centre
Humber River Centre
Caledon Town Hall

The Town Hall exhibit featuring Brampton Caledon Community Living titled Art Beyond Labels: The Power of Inclusion was an exciting new edition to our Art in the Halls program and marked the beginning of May is Community Living Month. This inspiring collection features quilts, sculptures, and paintings created by the talented artists of BCCL. Through their artwork, these artists express their authentic selves, showcasing the power of creativity and the importance of inclusion. BCCL is committed to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to lead enriched, meaningful lives and to actively participate as members of their community.  We encourage you to learn more about the exhibit and Brampton Caledon Community Living. 

Art in the Halls- Applications for Spring-Summer 2025 is CLOSED

Overview and History

The Town of Caledon’s Art in the Halls program is designed to showcase original artwork from Caledon artists to the public in Recreation and Culture facilities across Caledon. The program launched in 2024 and seeks to provide opportunity for artists to showcase their work in exhibition space and provide a platform for emerging artists, instructors and students in the community at large. The Town of Caledon’s Art in the Halls program operates at three (3) facilities across Caledon. Space in each facility is available to artists for a 12-week period each season.

Artists will be featured on this webpage and the Art in the Halls program will be featured on Town social media channels to promote the program.

The theme for the Spring-Summer 2025 exhibition period is: Caledon in Living Colour 

 

The Fall Exhibition call for artists will open in August. To stay informed and up to date on all of our Call for Artists please subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

 
Duration

The program will accept applications on a quarterly basis for the following quarter. For example, applications will close in August for artists to display their work starting in September.

Applications for the Spring Summer 2025 exhibition period are due by March 31, 2025.  The Spring Summer exhibition period will run from May 5th until August 29th, 2025.
Eligibility

All artists, teams of artists or groups who reside, work, study and or teach in Caledon are eligible. Caledon artists will be given preference and local artists will be taken into consideration.

The application submission is free of charge to all artists.

Artists must be available to install their work between April 14- 25, 2025. 

The Town asks that interested artists under the age of 18 have the permission from a parent and/or guardian to enter the submission process for the Art in the Halls Project. The Town asks that all interested applicants have their parent/guardian sign and complete the submission form attached in order to be eligible.
Installation and Program Requirements 

All exhibitors are responsible for the transportation, installation and dismantling of exhibitions.

  • The installation and dismantling of exhibition will be coordinated and scheduled with staff
  • All works must be original artwork
  • All works must be ready to hang using a clip rail system. The hanging systems on all gallery walls can hold up to 20 lbs/ foot of gallery rail hanging system. All works will be displayed on adjustable vertical hanging rod systems provided by the town. We recommend that work is prepared with a wire on the back. 
  • Artwork may be made available for sale with prices listed on the labels. The Town of Caledon is not responsible for the sale of artwork. People looking to buy art are required to contact the artists directly.
  • Artwork cannot cover any fire alarms or security features and cannot obstruct hallways from being accessible.
  • 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. The Town of Caledon has the right to reject any application and/or artwork without cause
  • There is no fee to submit or display the artwork. Artists are responsible for insuring their own artwork.
  • The artist(s) will be responsible to pick up artwork after the program.
  • Application materials will be discarded 30 days after notification from town staff
  • All pieces are to be provided with a descriptor* approximately 6”x4” (150x100mm) with the following information:
    • Brief description of work 
    • Name of piece
    • Artist(s) name and contact information
    • Sales information
How to apply?

To apply for the Spring-Summer Exhibition, please submit an Art in the Halls application form.

Art in the Halls Application Form