For Local Artists

Supporting and celebrating artists in the Hinton region

Hinton and the surrounding area is home to a diverse community of painters, writers, musicians, performers, makers, and storytellers.

MECA helps artists share their work, find opportunities, connect with audiences, and build a thriving creative community.

Musicians performing along the Hinton Art Walk in August 2025

How MECA supports artists

Our Artist Support program is built around visibility, opportunity, and connection. We work alongside artists to highlight local talent, promote their work, provide professional development opportunities, and create pathways for collaboration.

Whether you're emerging or established, we aim to make it easier for you to share your creativity with the community.

Faces of our artist community

Snapshots from the Hinton Art Walk and Creekside Market highlight the musicians, makers, and storytellers who energize MECA events year-round.

Andrew Godsalve performing guitar during the Hinton Art Walk, August 2025
Andrew Godsalve’s riverside set during the August 2025 Art Walk helped anchor the live-music lane.
Scott Sunderwald performing at the Creekside Market on November 1, 2025
Captured by Joan Melvin, Scott Sunderwald’s Creekside Market performance showcases how music shapes MECA pop-ups.
Kristin Braun greeting visitors at the August 2025 Hinton Art Walk
Photographer Kristin Braun, documented by Joan Melvin, welcoming guests and organizing the Art Walk installations.

Our support areas

MECA supports artists through several interconnected streams.

Visibility & Promotion

Featuring local artists in our directory, sharing spotlights, and promoting their work through MECA channels.

Artist Spotlights

Profiles that highlight the stories, practice, and inspiration behind local creators.

Calls & Opportunities

Regularly updated information about public art calls, exhibitions, collaborations, residencies, and community projects.

Professional Development

Workshops, mentorship, and learning opportunities offered through MECA or community partners.

Community & Partnerships

Connecting artists with venues, organizations, and community-led initiatives.

Find a Local Artist

Discover painters, photographers, musicians, writers, makers, and performers who call the Hinton region home.

Artist Directory

Browse local artists by discipline, style, or medium. A growing resource designed to help connect artists with audiences, collaborators, and opportunities.

Browse the Directory

Get Listed

Are you an artist living or working in the Hinton region? We’d love to include your work in the directory.

Submit Your Profile

Artist Spotlights

Stories from local creators

Our Artist Spotlight series shares interviews, stories, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the creative practices of local artists. Spotlights celebrate the people behind the work and help audiences connect more deeply with the arts in our region.

Read Spotlights

Calls for Artists

MECA regularly posts opportunities for artists—including mural projects, community collaborations, public art calls, exhibitions, and submissions from partner organizations.

View Calls

Partner With MECA

Have a project, event, or idea that could involve local artists? MECA collaborates with community organizations, festivals, schools, and municipal partners.

Propose a Collaboration

Workshops & Professional Development

MECA supports skill-building opportunities through workshops, mentorship, and partnerships with arts educators and experienced practitioners.

We aim to help local artists grow, learn new techniques, and gain experience in community-facing arts work.

Upcoming Workshops Offer a Workshop

Stay connected

Want to learn more about artist support, upcoming opportunities, or ways to collaborate with MECA? Reach out—we’d love to hear from you.