The Collingwood Downtown Business Improvement Area is calling on local artists to participate in the 2026 Art on the Street program in Collingwood, Ontario. This annual project turns the downtown core into an outdoor gallery to encourage residents and visitors to spend more time at local shops and restaurants.
Selected artwork will be displayed on banners hanging from downtown utility poles and on custom-decorated public seating known as art chairs. These creative pieces are expected to be on display from the May long weekend through to the Thanksgiving weekend in 2026.
Artists who take part will have their work seen by the public throughout the entire summer and fall seasons. Each participant will also be featured in a print and digital brochure that includes their personal contact information and website to help people find and support their work.
This initiative is a partnership between the local business group and the Town of Collingwood to make public spaces more visually engaging. By placing art directly on the street, the organizers aim to create a destination atmosphere that brings more foot traffic and customers to the heart of the community.
