BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton’s 2024 Culture Days lineup of events has been recognized as the Top Participating Community in the Urban Centres category by the Culture Days organization. The City also placed second overall nationally among the Top Participating Communities listing. Culture Days is a national celebration of arts, culture and heritage. This prestigious recognition highlights the City and …
Experience Brampton unveils new brand, website
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton has partnered with Destination Toronto to launch experiencebrampton.ca. The new website showcases events, activities and programs taking place in the city. It is the go-to destination for what’s happening in Brampton! The enhanced website, a collaborative effort between Tourism Brampton, Cultural Services, and the Brampton Arts Organization, is a centralized hub for residents and visitors seeking …
City seeking artists for 2nd From Streets to Streams Catch Basin Art Program
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton is seeking artists for the second Catch Basin Art Program, From Streets to Streams. The project is a unique initiative that highlights the value of raising environmental awareness through art in our community. This year, the city is selecting six artists to paint 12 catch basins on city roads and parks in Brampton throughout …
Join local artists for open house at Snelgrove Community Centre in Brampton
BRAMPTON– Brampton residents and local creatives are invited for an afternoon of free, family-friendly activities at the Snelgrove Community Centre Open House. In support of the City of Brampton Culture Master Plan, the City has dedicated space at the Snelgrove Community Centre to address the increasing need for additional creative spaces for the production and presentation of work in Brampton. …
Brampton’s 50th Birthday-Local artists invited for PIXEL Digital Art Exhibition
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 …
Apply for spot in Brampton’s 2024 NXNE Music Festival lineup
BRAMPTON – Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) and Brampton On Stage are gearing up to return to the North by Northeast (NXNE) Music Festival, bringing local talent to showcase Brampton’s creativity. The City is inviting local artists to apply for one of five spots in Brampton’s NXNE official program. The festival is taking place in Toronto on June 12-16, 2024. For one evening …
Join Brampton Arts Org’s final Unlocked: Creative Entrepreneur Speaker Series of year
BRAMPTON– Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) is inviting the local creative community to take part in its final Unlocked: Creative Entrepreneur Speaker Series event of 2023. The series is a collection of inspiring conversations for creatives by experienced professionals in the arts and culture sector. Launched in June, the series is an immersive and educational opportunity that aims to provide insight, …
Sima Naseem selected as inaugural artist in residence in new joint program
BRAMPTON – Brampton Arts Organization and Brampton Library have selected Sima Naseem as the first artist in residence through the new Brampton Artist in Residency program. The Brampton Artist in Residency program offers local professional artists, collectives, and arts organizations an $8,000 artist fee and free, dedicated private workspace to undertake a community-based artist residency at Brampton Library’s Four Corners …
Culture Days returns to Brampton
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton is pleased to welcome back Culture Days for another year. Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture that invites Canadians from across the country to explore, discover and participate in arts and cultural events while celebrating the diversity that makes up Canada. Culture Days aims to foster appreciation and support of …
Brampton seeking Artists for From Streets to Streams Catchbasin Art Project
Brampton – The City of Brampton is seeking artists for a Catchbasin Art Project called “From Streets to Streams”. The project is a unique initiative that highlights the value of communicating environmental awareness through art in our communities through support from the Brampton Arts Organization (BAO). A Selection Committee comprised of community members and City staff will select three artists …