Sept 22, 2023

What does “Home” mean to you?

This question lies at the heart of #APlaceICallHomeHalton, a community art project led by media artist Faisal Anwar, taking place across the Halton Festival Hub for the duration of Ontario Culture Days. It’s an exploration of home that blends art, design, and technology, reshaping our perceptions of space and connection.

When migration and societal instability are prevalent due to factors like war, economic uncertainties, and climate change, the concept of “Home” takes on new dimensions. #APlaceICallHomeHalton invites you to share your personal interpretation of home through images, sparking a collective memory of what home truly is.

To take part in this unique interactive artwork, share an image that represents your idea of home on Instagram, tagging @aplaceicallhomeproject and using the hashtag #APlaceICallHomeHalton in your post. Or send your visuals directly through a direct message to the project’s Instagram account.

Your contribution will be added to a large-scale installation of photographs in motion, which will be projected on walls and displayed on monitors in various locations across Halton Region, shaping an evolving visual concept of what ‘Home’ is. It’s a celebration of culture, diversity, and the concept of “Home” uniting us all.

There are several chances to view the large-scale installation in person:

A Place I Call Home Halton – Multi screen Installation Milton
Milton, ON
Sat, September 23, 10:00am – 4:00pm
FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton
1010 Main Street East

A Place I Call Home Halton – Large-Scale Installation at Museums of Burlington
Burlington, ON
Thu, Sep 28, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Museums of Burlington – Joseph Brant Museum
1240 North Shore Blvd. East

A Place I Call Home Halton (APICHH) – Halton Hills Display
Sat, Oct 7, 10:00am – 2:00pm
John Elliott Theatre, Town of Halton Hills, ON

A Place I Call Home Halton (APICHH) – Acton Halton Hills Display
Sat, Oct 7, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Zapa Projects
17 Mill Street East, Acton, ON

A Place I Call Home Halton (APICHH) – An Interactive Community Artwork By Artist Faisal Anwar
Sat, Oct 14, 9:30am – 3:30pm
Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, Town of Oakville, ON

Follow @haltonartcultureheritage to stay involved and connected as they explore the ever-evolving idea of home through the lens of art and community.

#APlaceICallHomeHalton is made possible through collaboration with the Halton Region, Museums of Burlington (Joseph Brant Museum), the Town of Oakville, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Halton Hills.