All Brampton residents are invited to celebrate this year’s residency on September 21st
BRAMPTON, ON (September 10, 2024) – To celebrate a highly successful second year of the Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) and Brampton Library’s joint Artist in Residence program, this year’s resident artist, Jasmine Canaviri, will host a free, public showcase to unveil the one hundred mugs co-created with the local community during her residency.
Since June, Jasmine has held weekly public office hours and led a series of workshops at Brampton Library’s Mount Pleasant Village Branch. Over the past three months, ninety community members have joined Jasmine for workshops in hand building and decorating unique ceramic mugs. She has hosted over a hundred and forty Brampton residents during her office hours.
Both the success of this program and huge public interest, with over 110 people joining the waitlist, demonstrate the need for more community art-making programs that enable Bramptonians to learn and connect with local artists in unique ways.
Save the Date
Join Brampton’s Artist in Residence Jasmine Canaviri and her community co-creators as they unveil all one hundred community-made mugs. Light refreshments will be provided during the event.
Saturday, September 21, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Brampton Library, Mount Pleasant Village, 100 Commuter Drive, Brampton, ON
Free / All Are Welcome
About the Artist in Residence Program
The Brampton Artist in Residence program was created by the Brampton Arts Organization in partnership with Brampton Library to unlock a new way for community members to engage in creative experiences while building relationships with local artists and art organizations. The goal is to create awareness and encourage further exploration of Brampton’s arts, culture and creative industries. Artists or arts organizations in residence receive an $8,000 stipend and free workspace at the Brampton Library’s Mount Pleasant Village Branch.
About the Artist
Jasmine Canaviri is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice engages with the love and labour that goes into textiles, ceramics, and the handmade as a way of self-healing and connecting to her community. She completed her Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts at York University (2022) where she was a recipient of a Canada Graduate Scholarship. Currently, she is a Resident Artist at the Living Arts Centre and has completed an Ontario Arts Council Craft Projects grant in textile creations.
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The success of the Artist in Residence program speaks volumes about the vibrant artistic community we have in Brampton. Jasmine Canaviri’s dedication to fostering creativity among all citizens is commendable. This showcase is not only a celebration of artistic achievement but also a testament to the power of community-driven initiatives.
— Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5; Chair, Community Services, City of Brampton
I am thrilled to witness the success of the Artist in Residence program. This showcase of 100 community-made mugs is a great display of our community’s talent and interest in the arts. Through initiatives like this, we aim to continue opening new avenues for artistic exploration, community engagement, and the celebration of our diverse arts and culture scene.
— Gurpartap Singh Toor, Regional Councillor, Wards 9 & 10; Council Representative, Advisory Panel, Brampton Arts Organization
Brampton Library is grateful to BAO and to the entire community for this incredible project to connect the community to its artists in a common endeavour. The Artist in Residence program is a great opportunity for residents to discover art and make connections with each other, and the Library is proud to host Jasmine and her project.
— Todd Kyle, Chief Executive Officer, Brampton Library
We are thrilled to celebrate another incredible year of our Artist in Residence program in collaboration with Brampton Library. The overwhelming community engagement we’ve seen is a testament to how vital creative spaces are for our city! Jasmine’s work has beautifully brought people together, sparking joy and creativity across Brampton.
— Michael Vickers, Executive Director, Brampton Arts Organization
Being BAO and Brampton Library’s Artist in Residence at the Mount Pleasant Village Branch has been a wonderful experience. As an Arts Educator and Ceramicist, I’ve had the privilege of sharing an aspect of my craft with creatives of all ages. I am excited for our upcoming showcase: to celebrate the creation of all 100 mugs and to have everyone see a fraction of the creativity that Brampton has to offer.
— Jasmine Canaviri, Local Artist; Brampton Artist in Residence
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.
About Brampton Library
In its eight modern branches and online, Brampton Library is building an inclusive community by inspiring learning, literacy, and social cohesion. Apply online for a Brampton Library card, free to all residents in Ontario. Register for in-person and virtual programs for all ages and interests through the calendar of events and subscribe to our email updates. Follow us on social media and download our mobile app on iOS and Google Play. Learn more at bramptonlibrary.ca.
Media inquiries, please contact:
Gardenia Flores, Marketing & Communications Lead gardenia@bramptonartsorg.ca
