January 25, 2018

Erin Town Hall to become an art gallery

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.