BRAMPTON, ON – In celebration of Brampton’s 50th birthday, local artists are invited to submit their creations telling the story of Brampton’s past, present and future through the 2024 PIXEL Digital Art Exhibition (PIXEL).
Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) and Garden Square Brampton are offering the unique opportunity for up to 50 local artists, musicians, creatives or art collectives to have their work featured on the 24’ LED screen at Garden Square in Downtown Brampton for select weeks from June to December 2024. Selected artists will be paid a one-time artist fee of $350.
Every two weeks, a selection of four local musicians, bands, collectives or studios will have their work featured daily with content running continuously from 12-12:30 pm and 7-7:30 pm, with additional features across Garden Square, BAO and City social media channels. Timing is subject to change.
BAO serves as a catalyst of creativity and community. Through initiatives such as PIXEL Digital Art Exhibition, BAO aims to connect the community with art and celebrate local talent.
How to apply
Local artists are encouraged to visit the website to apply. The deadline is February 25, 2024, at 11:59 pm.
About PIXEL Digital Art Exhibition
Since 2021, Brampton Arts Organization’s PIXEL: Digital Art Exhibition has exhibited over 80 Brampton artists’ works on the 24’ LED screen in Garden Square (12 Main Street North) in Downtown Brampton from June to December each year. PIXEL invites artists to submit works across a variety of chosen themes and ideas. From music videos to animation and photographs, from painting to visual works, all genres and mediums are celebrated. From the big screen, artworks are now captured on a series of postcards distributed at events across the GTA, further promoting the artists and their practices. A range of themes, like Summer of Love and Brampton Reverb, have been explored. The program has, furthermore, provided specific support to Black and Indigenous artists.
Brampton’s 50th Birthday
The City of Brampton marked its 50th birthday on January 1, 2024. From a settlement in the early 1800s, to an officially designated city in 1974, Brampton has grown into a dynamic city with a proud past and bright future. Throughout the year, we will be commemorating 50 vibrant years of Brampton’s growth through a series of events, initiatives and activities. Learn more at www.Brampton.ca/chapter50. Brampton residents and visitors can also share exciting and memorable stories and photos on social media using #BramptonChapter50 and tagging the City of Brampton.