The Arts Council ~ Haliburton Highlands
A GATHERING PLACE FOR ARTS, CULTURE, AND HERITAGE
At ACHH, we believe in the power of the arts to inspire, educate and bring people together. We are a strong voice for arts and culture in the Haliburton Highlands, we drive creative development and bridge relationships that add to the vibrancy of the community.
2026 MEMBERSHIPS!
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Join the Arts Council Now and be listed in the 2026 Arts Directory & Map
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Being a member means joining a creative community that values connection, visibility, and support.
Whether you're an emerging artist or established in your field, your membership helps strengthen the arts in the Highlands—and gives you access to events, promotion, and opportunities​
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We're hiring!
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If you're between 15-30 and love the arts, we want to meet you.
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We are hiring a Project Assistant for 9 weeks this summer. You will work as part of the team, including our Office Administrator, Board Members and committee representatives, to plan, coordinate, communicate and execute programming and events.
Members' Show at Agnes Jamieson Gallery
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Join us for mixed-media members exhibition at the Agnes Jamieson Gallery in Minden, Ontario, May 28 – July 18th, 2026.
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This exhibition is presented in partnership with the Art in Public Spaces Committee of the Arts Council~Haliburton Highlands, the Agnes Jamieson Gallery and Fielding Estate Winery.
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The Agnes Jamieson Gallery will host a public reception on May 30th, 2026, co-sponsored by Fielding Estate Winery. The Arts Council and the Agnes Jamieson Gallery will promote the exhibition throughout the community.
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This exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the broad range of high quality art being created by our members in the Haliburton Highlands.
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ONTARIO CULTURE DAYS
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The Arts Council Haliburton Highlands is excited to join Haliburton County to invite residents and visitors to take part in 2026 Culture Days celebrations this fall. Culture Days is an annual cross-country festival, that provides the opportunity for community groups and individuals to highlight local arts, culture, and heritage. We are proud that Haliburton County has been designated a Provincial Hub for the Culture Days Festival.
BOOKAPALOOZA 2026!
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We’re delighted to announce that we have TWO best-selling authors as our featured guests this year. Marissa Stapley, whose novel, Lucky, is in production as an Apple+ series starring Anya Taylor-Joy; and Bianca Marais, co-host of the popular podcast, The Shit No One Tells You About Writing.
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Tickets available for an Author Talk and
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We are proud to support a diverse membership of artists, authors, performers, musicians, galleries, and businesses and organizations that are in or have a connection to Haliburton County.
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