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08/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined BAO's Bloom the Arts fundraising campaign! Whether you donated, commented or shared our posts to stories, every little bit helped us get our message out.

Your support has truly strengthened our work to help artists grow their practice and connect with people across Brampton. With your generosity, we are building stronger learning environments, creating more room for focused creative work, and supporting public art programs where artists and community can come together.

This support reaches far beyond this summer. It shapes the opportunities we can offer throughout the year and helps ensure that local artists have what they need to move forward with confidence and optimism.

We are so grateful to everyone who contributed, shared the campaign, and cheered us on throughout our drive. Your belief in Brampton’s artists helps keep our creative ecosystem growing!

Just like our work continues, you can give throughout the year at bramptonartsorg.ca/donate

08/28/2026

BAO's public art programs connect local artists and Bramptonians in meaningful ways.

Programs such as Community Connects, PIXEL, Parkscapes, and Artists and Creatives in Brampton Schools give local artists meaningful ways to share their work across Brampton.

Your donation will not only help BAO sustain these programs but grow them!

Whether you’ve donated before or will be giving for the first time, now is the perfect time to help us move closer to our $3,000 goal.

Give at bramptonartsorg.ca/donate

08/26/2026

The date is set for Brampton's municipal election: Monday, October 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

BAO has partnered with Brampton Library and CBC News to present "Vote for the Arts: Arts & Culture Election Town Hall & Mayoral Candidates Roundtable," a non-partisan community gathering to bring together Brampton's mayoral candidates.

Moderated by CBC News Peel, you will have the opportunity to hear directly from the Mayoral candidates and learn about the key issues affecting the arts and culture sector in Brampton.

Join us for an evening of meaningful conversation, community connection, and civic engagement as we shape the future of Brampton together!

DATE: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Springdale Branch Library, 10705 Bramalea Rd, Brampton
COST: FREE

Register now https://ow.ly/9CfJ50ZFOEY

Accessibility: Contact us at [email protected] to arrange assistance or support to register and/or participate in this event. 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 a ticket 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.

08/25/2026

You don't want to miss this Thursday's Parkscapes: Community Celebration at Chinguacousy Park!

Join us for delicious local snacks, music from Brampton JAM, performances, art exhibitions, family-friendly art making activities and more.

At the celebration, Enakshi Sinha’s dance and movement workshop participants will perform a nature-inspired dance routine and Laal Button's seniors group will put on an improv performance, while Aditi Ganeev Sangwan's sun-printmaking workshop participants will mount their communal sun print installation and Minoya Magendrathajan’s nature journalling workshop participants will share their artwork and encourage you to draw your own nature postcard.

DATE: Thursday, August 27, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Chinguacousy Park, Picnic Shelter Two, Brampton
COST: FREE / Pay What You Choose

Register now https://ow.ly/hCZ050ZEXov

Accessibility: Contact us at [email protected] to arrange assistance or support to register and/or participate in this event. 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 a ticket 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.

08/24/2026

Interested in applying to BAO's new Creative Entrepreneurship Intensive?

Then you must attend one of two mandatory information sessions on either Wednesday, August 26th or Friday, September 11th.

This new program brings together the best-in-class business training the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre provides with BAO and Work in Culture's arts and culture expertise that artists and creative entrepreneurs will need to take their creative businesses to the next level.

The program integrates group learning, mentorship, and applied business planning, including co-learning workshops, “Meet the Expert” sessions, and targeted 1:1 mentorship.

Artists will work toward refining their business plan, strengthening financial and operational strategies, and preparing for a final pitch, with the opportunity to win a $5,000 Starter Company Plus grant.

Whether you’re a painter, performer, photographer, designer, or any other type of creative entrepreneur – this is an excellent opportunity to scale your practice into a thriving business.

You will receive:
• FREE advanced business training and development workshops
• FREE one-on-one mentorship and expert guidance
• Business planning and growth support
• Opportunity to apply for a program grant of $5,000 (after completion of mandatory training and mentorship)

If you are interested in applying, you MUST attend one of these MANDATORY information sessions
• Wednesday, August 26, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Friday, September 11, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Application Deadline: Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Learn more and register for an info session here https://ow.ly/9nGo50ZET6r

08/21/2026

Residencies give artists the time, space, and support to move their creative practice forward.

Your donation will help BAO create more residency opportunities right here in Brampton.

Whether you’ve donated before or will be giving for the first time, now is the perfect time to help us move closer to our $3,000 goal.

Give at bramptonartsorg.ca/donate

08/19/2026

Artist vendor applications are now open for the Brampton Winter Artist Market!

Whether you make prints, paintings, ceramics, zines, comics, photographic prints, crafts, textiles, handmade jewellery, sculptures, or editioned works, we want to see your original creations!

We also welcome applications from local organizations who are looking to connect with the Brampton creative community.

For this market, there will be 18 free half-table spots and 18 full-table spots (requires a $10.00 donation to BAO).

Market Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Market Time: 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Market Venue: Springdale Library Branch, 10705 Bramalea Rd, Brampton, ON L6R 0C1
Cost: Free to apply and participate (with an optional upgrade of $10.00 for a full-table)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM

All the details and application are here https://ow.ly/Gq6550ZBzsz

The 2026 Brampton Winter Artist Market is sponsored by the Brampton Arts Organization, Brampton Library, Brampton Entrepreneur Centre and the City of Brampton – Your Local Government.

Accessibility: If you needs assistance or support to apply, please get in touch with the Lead Organizer, Meegan Lim at [email protected] at least one week in advance of the application deadline.

08/17/2026

Leading our next Power Hour: From Artist to Advocate, Finding Your Voice, is the co-founder and partner of Nonprofit Policy & Research, Tara Mazurk.

On August 25th, Tara will teach you how to engage with local government, build relationships with elected officials, and advocate for the issues that affect artists.

Tara is a nonprofit and arts policy professional with a decade of direct lobbying and government relations experience. She was a co-founder of Mass Culture, currently serves on the Board of Arts Build Ontario, and is a wellness practitioner and visual artist.

You will learn:
• How government functions and how to build relationships with decision-makers.
• The difference between individual and collective advocacy.
• How to identify opportunities to engage in policy dialogue and advance issues you care about.
• How to gain confidence in communicating with government and community leaders about policy priorities.

DATE: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
TIME: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
LOCATION: Virtual (Zoom)
COST: FREE / Pay What You Choose

Register now https://ow.ly/CIHE50ZycAG

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

08/14/2026

Help BAO raise $3,000 by August 31st!

Your donation will help BAO grow our professional development opportunities so more Brampton artists can advance their creative practices and build sustainable careers.

Whether you’ve donated before or will be giving for the first time, now is the perfect time to invest in Brampton’s creative future.

Give at bramptonartsorg.ca/donate

08/13/2026

Join us as we celebrate the culmination of the 2026 Parkscapes series of workshops with a community celebration in Chinguacousy Park on Thursday, August 27th at 6:00 p.m.

At the celebration, Enakshi Sinha's dance and movement workshop participants will perform a nature-inspired dance routine and Laal Button's seniors group will put on an improv performance, while Aditi Ganeev Sangwan's sun-printmaking workshop participants will mount their communal sun print installation and Minoya Magendrathajan's nature journalling workshop participants will share their artwork and encourage you to draw your own nature postcard.

Enjoy snacks, music from Brampton JAM, performances, art exhibitions, family-friendly art making activities and more.

DATE: Wednesday, August 26, 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

Register now https://ow.ly/RRE750ZzwsY

Accessibility: Contact us at [email protected] to arrange assistance or support to register and/or participate in this event. 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 a ticket 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.

Address

8 Nelson Street West, Unit 301
Brampton, ON
L6X1B7

Opening Hours

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

Website

http://bramptonartsorg.ca/

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