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Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm

Brampton Arts Organization, 8 Nelson Street West, Unit 301, Brampton, ON (2026)

06/26/2026

Every Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in July and August, join Brampton artist and educator Minoya Magendrathajan in Eldorado Park (July) and Churchville Park (August) for a series of free outdoor nature journalling workshops.

In these workshops, you will learn simple and accessible nature journalling techniques like drawing, watercolour, printmaking, and more that encourage curiosity, creativity, and mindfulness.

This workshop series is for all ages and experience levels. All materials will be provided and instruction can be given in English and Tamil.

Weekly Workshop Themes:
• July 9 – The Art of Noticing
• July 16 – Pocket Landscapes
• July 23 – Botanical Prints
• July 30 – Mindful Observation
• August 6 – Movements in the Park
• August 13 – Pocket Landscapes
• August 20 – Botanical Prints

DATE: Thursday, July 9, 16, 23, 30 and Aug. 6, 13, 20
TIME: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Eldorado Park and Churchville Park
COST: FREE / Pay What You Choose

Register here https://ow.ly/kWn250ZhFLT

Parkscapes: Routes in the Park is funded by an Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant.

Accessibility: Contact us at [email protected] to arrange assistance or support to register and/or participate in these workshops. Please contact us as soon as possible with a minimum of four business days in advance of the workshop.

Transportation: All-ages Brampton Transit Tickets are available to Brampton residents free of charge. If you need some, please email [email protected] prior to the event and we will have them available for you onsite. Tickets work for both Brampton Transit and Züm buses.

06/25/2026

Meet the next talented artists and makers you'll find at this year's Brampton Summer Artist Market:

• 114archives – Film and digital photography capturing quiet moments in nature and everyday life.

• Ariana Singh – Handmade glass and ceramic artwork exploring craftsmanship, form, and material experimentation.

• Tetiana Zavadska – Vibrant paintings, illustrations, postcards, and prints inspired by Brampton's architecture, cityscapes, and urban life.

• Shanatronn – Nature-inspired crochet creations, wearable charms, talismans, and botanical art rooted in folklore and magic.

• Tavleen Lall – Abstract paintings and drawings inspired by inner landscapes, organic forms, and personal reflection.

Whether you're looking for artwork, handmade gifts, home décor, accessories, or something completely unexpected, you'll find plenty of local creativity in full bloom this summer.

Stay tuned for more vendor spotlights as we count down to market day!

DATE: Sunday, July 19, 2026
TIME: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Brampton Library – Springdale Branch (10705 Bramalea Rd, Brampton, ON L6R 0C1)
COST: FREE

Details here: https://tinyurl.com/4hsafc5m

Thank you to this year's market sponsors , , and

06/24/2026

Every Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in July and August, join Brampton artist and dancer Enakshi Sinha in Chinguacousy Park for a free outdoor dance and movement workshop.

This workshop series invites all community members, regardless of age, experience or ability, to explore movement through sensory observation, storytelling, rhythm, and collaborative creativity. Join us for evenings of exploration, movement and creativity. Bring the entire family and learn together!

Weekly Workshop Themes:
• July 9 & July 16 - Nature Exploration Workshops
• July 23, July 30, & August 6 - Movement Workshops
• August 13 & August 20 - Choreography Creation Workshops
• August 27 - Community Performance

DATES: Thursday, July 9, 16, 23, 30 and Aug. 6, 13, 20
TIME: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Chinguacousy Park, 225 Central Park Drive, Brampton
COST: FREE / Pay What You Choose

Register here https://bao-parkscapes-dance-movement.eventbrite.ca/?aff=BAOfacebook

Parkscapes: Routes in the Park is funded by an Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant.

Accessibility: Contact us at [email protected] to arrange assistance or support to register and/or participate in these workshops. Please contact us as soon as possible with a minimum of four business days in advance of the workshop.

Transportation: All-ages Brampton Transit Tickets are available to Brampton residents free of charge. If you need some, please email [email protected] prior to the event and we will have them available for you onsite. Tickets work for both Brampton Transit and Züm buses.

06/23/2026

Our Parkscapes program of free all-ages workshops for the community is back this summer and bigger than ever!

Four different workshop series in July and August will take place in multiple Brampton parks.

Parkscapes: Dance & Movement Workshops
Every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. in July and August, join Brampton artist and dancer Enakshi Sinha in Chinguacousy Park for free outdoor dance and movement workshops.

Parkscapes: Nature Journalling Workshops
Every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. in July and August, join Brampton artist and educator Minoya Magendrathajan in Eldorado Park (July) and Churchville Park (August) for free outdoor nature journalling workshops.

Parkscapes: Sun Printmaking Workshops
Every Friday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in July and August, join Brampton visual artist Aditi Ganeev Sangwan in Eastbourne Park for free hands-on sun printing workshops.

Parkscapes: Improv and Comedy for Seniors Workshops
Seniors, join Laal Button’s Sunny Deewana in Timberlane Park on Saturdays from 5-7 p.m. for a series of free improv and comedy workshops this July and August. They will be conducted in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu.

Learn more and register here https://bramptonartsorg.ca/programs-projects/parkscapes/

Parkscapes: Routes in the Park is funded by an Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Seed Grant.

Parkscapes: Sun Printmaking is in partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

Parkscapes: Seniors is funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Accessibility: Contact us at [email protected] to arrange assistance or support to register and/or participate in these workshops. Please contact us as soon as possible with a minimum of four business days in advance of the workshop.

Transportation: All-ages Brampton Transit Tickets are available to Brampton residents free of charge. If you need some, please email [email protected] prior to the event and we will have them available for you onsite. Tickets work for both Brampton Transit and Züm buses.

06/19/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Malachi Watson‑Narcisse and Shiemara Hogarth to the BAO team!

Malachi is the Events and Programming Assistant for the summer. Shiemara is covering a maternity leave as the PT Finance and Administration Assistant for the next year.

Malachi Watson‑Narcisse (he/him) is a Brampton‑based artist and illustrator whose work explores a wide range of subjects with a focus on fostering community and connection. His practice is grounded in community engagement, emphasizing creativity, self‑expression, and a strong sense of belonging through art. Malachi also publishes a zine, FKA Who Yorker. As part of his art practice, Malachi has collaborated with organizations including Brampton Library, Milton Library, The Rose Brampton Theatre and Our Place Peel.

Shiemara Hogarth (she/her) is an administrative and operations professional whose decade-long career spans the Harriet Tubman Institute at York University, OCAD University, Alberta University of the Arts, and Intact Financial. Across these roles she has led grant coordination, financial administration, records management, and multi-stakeholder support in complex, deadline-driven environments. Also a practicing textile and craft artist, she holds an MFA in Craft Media from Alberta University of the Arts, a BDes in Material Art and Design from OCAD University, and a BA from York University. She has also served as a board director with Stride Gallery in Calgary.

Please help us welcome Malachi and Shiemara to team BAO!

06/17/2026

Join Canon Canada + Brampton Arts Organization Photographer in Residence Laya Mendizabal for a free photo walk through Downtown Brampton

Explore Brampton through a creative lens, connect with fellow photographers, creatives, and community members, and sharpen your photography skills during this guided photo walk.

This walk invites you to slow down, observe your surroundings, and experiment with storytelling through photography, capturing moments of light, movement, and everyday life throughout Downtown Brampton.

All skill levels are welcome. Bring your camera or smartphone and come capture the city with us.

DATE: Saturday, June 27, 2026
TIME: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
LOCATION: Meet at BAO, 8 Nelson, St W, Unit 301, Brampton
COST: FREE / Pay What You Choose

Register here https://canon-canada-bao-photographer-in-residence-photowalk.eventbrite.ca/?aff=BAOfacebook

Accessibility: Contact us at [email protected] to arrange assistance or support to register and/or participate in this photo walk. Please contact us as soon as possible (minimum of four business days in advance) so that we can assist you in a timely manner.

Transportation: We can provide all-ages Brampton Transit Tickets to Brampton residents free of charge to those who need them for all BAO in-person events. If you would like to pick up tickets for yourself and others attending with you, please email [email protected] prior to the event and we will have them available for you onsite. Tickets work for both Brampton Transit and Züm buses.

Image Description: Graphic promoting the Community Through the Lens: Downtown Brampton Photo Walk on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The graphic shows people exploring an alleyway with vibrant streets mural during a downtown photo walk hosted by Canon Canada + Brampton Arts Organization Photographer in Residence Laya Mendizabal.

06/16/2026

Get ready for Pride at our QT Artist Mixer during this month's Open Studio+!

Brampton artists Jasmine Canaviri (she/they) and gulzar (they/them) have organized an evening of crafting: we will be making our own personalized pronoun pins and friendship bracelets.

The QT Artist Mixers are for 2SLGBTQIA+ Brampton artists and their allies to gather, network and build community in a safe and welcoming space.

As always, you can bring your own works in progress to Open Studio+. You can also use our art supplies and materials to start a new project, take pictures in our Photography Studio, find inspiration in our Community Library, record beats in our Recording Studio and so much more.

DATE: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
TIME: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
LOCATION: BAO Office, 8 Nelson, St W, Unit 301, Brampton
COST: FREE / Pay What You Choose

Drop in any time between noon and eight p.m. and make BAO your studio for the day.

Register now https://bao-open-studio-plus-june2026.eventbrite.ca/?aff=BAOfacebook

Accessibility: Contact us at [email protected] to arrange assistance or support to register and/or participate in Open Studio+. Please contact us as soon as possible (minimum of four business days in advance) so that we can assist you in a timely manner.

Transportation: We can provide all-ages Brampton Transit Tickets to Brampton residents free of charge to those who need them for all BAO in-person events. If you would like to pick up tickets for yourself and others attending with you, please email [email protected] prior to the event and we will have them available for you onsite. Tickets work for both Brampton Transit and Züm buses.

06/16/2026

We were delighted to welcome Regional Councillor Martin Medeiros (Wards 3 and 4) to BAO yesterday.

We showed off the BAO spaces at 8 Nelson St. W. in Downtown Brampton as the Councillor shared his appreciation for the arts with us. We discussed how BAO and the City of Brampton can help build safe, connected, and creative communities that deliver strong economic impact as well.

We reviewed BAO’s summer programming and studio plans and talked about the next steps for the future Arts and Culture Centre as well as new opportunities for Brampton artists and arts organizations.

Thank you, Councillor Medeiros, for your visit and for engaging in such an important conversation!

Image description one: Two men stand beside a glass door with the word ‘BAO’ in bold black letters, one pointing at the sign inside a colorful office corridor.

Image description two: Two men standing in a small studio with a green screen backdrop and professional lighting equipment around them.

Image description three: Two men standing in a bright room with large windows, one holding a black bag with the BAO logo on it, surrounded by art supplies on tables.

Image description four: Two men stand in a recording studio with orange acoustic panels and professional microphones around them.

06/15/2026

The Brampton Summer Artist Market returns on Sunday, July 19, 2026! 🌷✨

Join us at Brampton Library's Springdale Branch for a colourful day celebrating local art, creativity, and community.

Explore 41 talented local artists and arts organizations showcasing original artwork, prints, ceramics, jewellery, zines, comics, handmade goods, and one-of-a-kind gifts. The Youth Market will also return for its third year, featuring nine emerging artists aged 18 and under.

Whether you're searching for the perfect gift, looking to add to your art collection, or simply hoping to spend a fun summer day supporting local talent, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

In the days and weeks to come, we'll be introducing this year's vendors and sharing sneak peeks of what you'll find at the market.

DATE: Sunday, July 19, 2026
TIME: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Brampton Library – Springdale Branch, 10705 Bramalea Rd, Brampton
COST: FREE

We can't wait to see you there!

Details here: https://tinyurl.com/4hsafc5m

Thank you to this year's market sponsors Brampton Arts Organization, Brampton Library, Brampton Entrepreneur Centre and the City of Brampton – Your Local Government.

06/12/2026

Next Thursday, June 18th, join us for Power Hour: Introduction to the Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario. Leading the webinar will be OAC's Arts Sector Development Officer Maura Broadhurst. Maura manages grant programs for both art orgs and individual artists in Ontario.

In this webinar, you will learn
• How OAC grant programs are structured
• Who can apply to the OAC
• What types of artistic activities are eligible for grants
• What the peer assessment process is and how it works
• How peer assessors are chosen
• How peer assessors decide who will get a grant
• Tips on how to write a strong application

After her presentation, Maura will answer your questions.

This is an invaluable opportunity to learn about the OAC, its programs and policies!

DATE: Thursday, June 18, 2026
TIME: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
LOCATION: Online (Zoom)
COST: FREE / Pay What You Choose

Register now https://bao-june2026-power-hour-intro-oac-grants.eventbrite.ca/?aff=BAOfacebook

Accessibility: Brampton residents can contact us at [email protected] to arrange assistance or support to register and/or participate in this webinar. Please contact us as soon as possible (minimum of five business days in advance) so that we can assist you in a timely manner.

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