Brampton Artists Invited to Apply to the New BAO Professional Development Fund

Apply today to take charge of your creative career!

BRAMPTON, ON (September 9, 2025) — The Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) has launched a new professional development program that is as unique as each artist’s career path. All emerging, mid-career, and established Brampton-based professional artists and arts administrators are urged to apply.

This program provides up to $400.00 in funding to help offset eligible expenses associated with professional development activities. Such activities might be participating in an exhibition or showcase, undertaking specialized training, performing research, attending conferences, obtaining membership in a professional association, and more.

 
Through research and consultation with local artists, BAO has found that the professional development needs of the Brampton creative community are as diverse and unique as each individual artist’s career path. No single solution can aid everyone, so this program is specifically designed to meet the width and breadth of development opportunities available to all creative disciplines practicing within the City of Brampton.

Application Process

All applications must be submitted online through BAO’s website. Applications will be reviewed monthly, and funding will be given out until the fund runs out or before November 30, 2025.

Links

The details and application form can be found at bramptonartsorg.ca.

Quotes

“We’re so proud to introduce this new fund that puts direct financial support into the hands of Brampton artists and cultural workers. Through this innovative fund, BAO is able to help offset professional development costs and provide local creatives with the resources they need to grow their careers, strengthen their practices, and seize new opportunities locally and beyond.”

Michael Vickers, Executive Director, Brampton Arts Organization

About the Brampton Arts Organization 

The Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) is a registered non-profit that champions Brampton’s diverse arts, culture and creative industries and advocates for the #BramptonArtist. We work to build a thriving, confident, valued, and empowered creative scene by offering a range of programs, services and resources. In this, BAO is a key partner in fulfilling the City of Brampton’s strategic vision and Culture Master Plan. Learn more at bramptonartsorg.ca and connect with us at Instagram, Facebook, X(formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn.

Media inquiries, please contact:

Gardenia Flores, Marketing & Communications Lead
gardenia@bramptonartsorg.ca