Arts About Town has been in publication since 1978, also the inception date of the Oakville Arts Council. The council, a not-for-profit organization, provides a collective voice for, and is the most comprehensive resource for the Arts in Oakville - connecting the public to more than 300 individual artists, arts groups and business members, their exhibitions, events and classes.
Why Advertise in Arts About Town?
- Competitive local advertising rates
- 45,000 copies circulated annually
- Published three times a year: April / August / December
- Each publication contains a comprehensive and eye-catching calendar of arts events, spanning a 6 month period, giving your message an ad-life of four months.
- Targeted marketing to schools, art galleries, local businesses, restaurants, bookstores
- Direct mail to more than 300 local artists and arts groups and honourary members including the Mayor’s office and local councilors
- Ongoing exposure through the Oakville Arts Council’s Brochure Rack Program that encompasses 5 prime locations across Oakville including Oakville Place Shopping Centre, Hopedale Mall, Sheridan ITAL and two locations at the Central Library
- Your advertising supports local artists and arts groups, helping to raise the profile of the arts in our community
Arts About Town is managed through an industry standard business format - we are only able to bring this product to the community through the generous support of our advertisers. All advertisers are listed in the Oakville Arts Council’s Annual Report and on the Advertising page of our website.
Our rates are very competitive. Please click here for our current rate sheet or email Megan Whittington at mwhittington@oakville.ca for more information.