The Town of Collingwood is seeking young, passionate, and creative artists to contribute to a community-centred art project that celebrates connection, diversity, and shared stories. This is an opportunity to use your voice and vision to highlight what “community” means to you.
Theme: Our Community – Together We Create
Whether it is neighbours supporting neighbours, cultural traditions passed down through generations, or the everyday beauty of people coming together, we want to showcase the power and heart of community.
Who can apply:
Open to all students in Grades 7 through 12 who attend school in the Collingwood area.
Details:
All entries submitted must be completely original works made by the applying artist.
Photos of original works of art, such as paintings, sculptures, mixed media designs, as well as digital creations and photography, will be considered. Entries must be sent as high-resolution (2MB) JPEG images and be in landscape orientation.
*Artwork images may be used for multiple purposes by the Town of Collingwood, e.g., photo backdrops, website and social platforms, print marketing materials, etc. All acknowledgements of the artist and their work will appear when their image is used.
How to Submit:
Send entries via email to artsandculture@collingwood.ca with the following:
Use the Subject Line: (Artist’s Name) 2025 Summer Backdrop – Youth Art Contest
Up to three (3) high-resolution JPEG images (2MB) of original artworks in landscape orientation
Include titles of artworks, a short biography, and contact information
Incentives:
- One-Year Student Transit Pass
- Terminals Point Hoodie
Deadline: Friday, October 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
All submissions, as well as any inquiries, may be directed to Amanda Henry at artsandculture@collingwood.ca or 705-441-6088.