NEWS RELEASE
TOWN OF COLLINGWOOD
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The Town of Collingwood is thrilled to announce several exciting public art opportunities for artists in 2025.
Artists are invited to share their talents and participate in these unique projects, each designed to enhance community spaces and celebrate Collingwood’s vibrant culture.
Why public art matters
Public art plays a crucial role in enriching community spaces and events. It transforms ordinary places into inspiring environments, fosters a sense of identity and pride, and encourages public engagement and dialogue. Public art also supports artists and contributes to the cultural and economic vitality of our community.
Recent public art installations include Dare to Dream at Tremont Square, the striking lighthouse sculptures on Hurontario Street, and the interactive art sculpture Gookooko’oo at Sunset Point Park.
2025 public art opportunities
Collingwood is excited to release several public art calls for artists in 2025. These projects aim to add vibrant art features across the town. The opportunities and deadlines are as follows:
- International Women’s Day: celebratory graphics. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 21, 2025.
- den Bok Family Park: a new public art installation. The deadline for submissions is April 30, 2025.
- Mayor’s Golf Tournament: artwork on the greens. The deadline for submissions is April 30, 2025.
- Centennial Aquatic Centre and Central Park Arena: entrance murals. The deadline for submissions is May 12, 2025.
- Sunset Point Park: artwork for the stage area. The deadline for submissions is July 28, 2025.
Each project offers artists a unique opportunity to contribute to Collingwood’s cultural landscape. Artists are invited to visit the public art page of the town’s website at www.collingwood.ca/public-art to learn more about these projects and submission criteria.
Join us in making Collingwood an even more beautiful and inspiring place through the power of public art.
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