Visual Artist Registration

Thank you for registering as a visual artist at the 2026 Collingwood Art Crawl. This year’s event will be held on September 19th, from 4 to 8 pm.

Registration is FREE for visual artists in 2026.

Please review the following prior to registering.

Eligibility:  Visual Artists residing in Ontario who create their own original artwork.

Event responsibilities:

  • Pair artists with official registered venues. Note that the number of available locations is based on participating venues. Artists will be accommodated in order of receipt of complete registration. Consequently, registration does not guarantee participation in Art Crawl.
  • Creation of your enhanced Profile page on the Collingwood Art Crawl website including images of your work, a short biography, link to social media and website. (The Gallery pages will be available for a year following the event)
  • Map of art crawl venues
  • On-site signage
  • Social media posts and local media coverage leading up to the event
  • Centralized information & registration centre for venues, musicians, visual artists & visitors
  • Temporary load-in parking outside venues whenever possible

Artist responsibilities:

  • Complete the registration form. Submit it prior to Monday, June 30, by 4:30pm.
  • Ensure you block off the Art Crawl date of Saturday, September 19th, 2026, on YOUR calendar to guarantee you are available for the event and have not double-booked the date.
  • On event day, make sure to arrive well in advance to register at the Information Centre, and be on time to set-up at your assigned venue.
  • Communicate with your assigned venue prior to the event to coordinate setup location, equipment load-in specifics and timing. (Contact info will be provided.) Note: Tents, lighting, and required display accessories are not provided by event organizers. Staff and merchandise only are permitted under non fire-rated tents. Power is not provided outdoors.
  • Be present at the event from 4-8 pm to interact with participants, distribute your information (we recommend you have contact cards) and manage sales.
  • Promote your location and the event to your customers and networks
  • Upload up to 5 high-quality, high-resolution images of your best work (max. 2MB per image), making sure to label the images with artist name and work title.

    NOTE:     if having difficulties uploading images, please email them directly to artsandculture@collingwood.ca with artist name and “Visual Artist – 2026 Art Crawl” in the subject line.

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Artist Address:*
Please indicate specifically if you would prefer an indoor venue OR an outdoor venue:*
NOTE: All artists must provide their own tents, tables and other display equipment unless specific arrangements have been made with the venue hosting them.
Select your medium from the list below:*
(Maximum 150 words about you and your artwork)
Provide 1 photo of your favourite piece, which will appear as a "lead image" on your profile page.
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, Max. file size: 2 MB.
Provide 8 additional works, which will appear on your page's image gallery. These photos must not include the "lead image" mentioned above.
Drop files here or
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 8.
    Have you been in contact with a specific Venue for Art Crawl 2026? Please provide venue name, contact, phone number and address so we can confirm your pairing. If you have no preference, please leave this blank and we will pair you with an existing registered venue as we determine.