Connecting new Canadians living in Brampton with arts and culture
BRAMPTON, ON (April 8, 2024) – The Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) is launching the Newcomer Creative Exchange Program to help connect new Creative Canadians living in Brampton with the arts and culture scene. This initiative was developed based on feedback from the community following two newcomer gatherings hosted by BAO last fall. The Newcomer Creative Exchange Program provides opportunities to participants to build community support, showcase their work and gain knowledge about the local creative sector. It is free and open to Brampton residents who moved to Canada within the past seven years, are over the age of 18 and at any level of experience.
Beginning in April through November, BAO will host monthly creative workshops and field trips dedicated to newcomer creatives and cultural workers. Guest mentors and industry professionals will facilitate the workshops and events and share their creative journeys and experiences. The series will conclude with a celebration of artwork created by program participants.
The City of Brampton is known as a living mosaic and its diverse population is one of the community’s greatest strengths. The City remains committed to addressing the unique needs of new Canadians living in Brampton and will continue to advocate for diversity and inclusivity in the arts industry.
Participants can request a translator to support their participation by contacting BAO at info@bramptonartsorg.ca as soon as possible (minimum of 7 days in advance) so that we can make the necessary accommodations.
For more information about the Newcomer Creative Exchange Program and to register for sessions, visit bramptonartsorg.ca.
Save the dates
Session One: Collage Night with Aditi Ganeev Sangwan
Date: Friday, April 12, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: BAO Office, 8 Nelson St W, Unit 301, Brampton
Session Two: Community Gathering at Brampton Library, Mount Pleasant Village Branch
Date: Friday, May 10, 2024
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Brampton Library, Mount Pleasant Branch Village Branch, 100 Commuter Dr, Brampton
Session Three: Field Trip to Peel Museum Art Gallery and Archives (PAMA) and Writing Workshop with Living Hyphen
Date: Sunday, June 23, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives, 9 Wellington Street East, Brampton
Session Four: Open Mic Night
Date: Friday, July 12, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: BAO Office, 8 Nelson St W, Unit 301, Brampton
Session Five: Field Trip & Tour of 401 Richmond with Work In Culture
Date: Friday, September 13, 2024
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: 401 Richmond St W, Toronto
Session Six: Art for Wellness with Art as Therapy
Date: Friday, October 4, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: BAO Office, 8 Nelson St W, Unit 301, Brampton
Newcomer Creative Exchange Celebration & Exhibition
Date: Friday, November 29, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: BAO Office, 8 Nelson St W, Unit 301, Brampton
The Newcomer Creative Exchange Series represents a significant step forward in our efforts to support and uplift newcomer creatives in Brampton. Through workshops, field trips, and networking opportunities, this program will empower participants to explore their artistic passions, build connections and showcase their work. We are excited to see the impact this series will have on our community and the creative talents it will nurture.
— 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
