January 2026 Open Studio+ - BAO

Date and Time
Wed, Jan 28, 2026 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST

Location
BAO Office (3rd Floor)
8 Nelson Street West #301 Brampton, ON L6X 4J2
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Join us for our monthly Open Studio+ and make BAO your studio for the day. Create and meet with fellow Brampton creative community members.

Why +
because it’s more than just an open studio. In addition to creating a space for community to gather, share work and support each other, we will also be hosting skill-building workshops during select Open Studio+.

+ is …

  • A space to foster creativity and encourage experimentation in an atmosphere of exchange, conversation, and support.
  • A place to encounter fellow creatives and learn about their work and practices.
  • A chance to find future collaborators or reconnect with old friends.
  • A studio to work on your own in-progress artworks and be inspired by someone else’s project.
  • An opportunity to learn new skills and explore different art practices and tools.

Most importantly, Open Studio+ is FREE to attend and open to all skill levels.

As always, you can bring your own works in progress, 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.

Drop in any time between noon and eight p.m. and make the most of this artistic environment.

NOTE: There is no workshop for this edition of Open Studio+. Instead we invite the Brampton creative community to gather, network and share your plans for 2026.

Recording Studio Equipment (12 PM to 6 PM), all in a dedicated space, available to the community for FREE during Open Studio+:

  • Launchkey 49 MIDI controller keyboard
  • Volt 2 USB Recording Studio
  • 2 Shure SM7B Vocal Dynamic Microphone
  • Yamaha HS5 MP Powered Studio Monitors (Pair)
  • Shure SRH240A Studio Headphones
  • iMac
  • Studio One software
  • Ableton Live 11 Lite software
  • Garage Band software

The BAO Recording Studio is FULL.

Photography Studio (12 PM to 6 PM), all in a dedicated space, available to the community for FREE during Open Studio+:

  • Canon Rebel T8i with a 18-55mm lens (requires an SD card)
  • Kaiser Baas Real 1080 60FPS Action Camera (requires a micro SD card)
  • Mobifoto Ring Light Creator Kit
  • Foldable Photography Studio Light Box
  • Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 Wireless Colour All-in-One Printer (for photographic printing only)
  • Green screen
  • Tripods

DONATE – Your donation helps us support Brampton artists and expand free programming like this.

Accessibility: If you are a Brampton resident who needs assistance or support to participate, such as an ASL interpreter, please get in touch with us at info@bramptonartsorg.ca as soon as possible (minimum of five days in advance) so that we can make the necessary accommodations.

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 info@bramptonartsorg.ca prior to the event and we will have them available for you onsite. Tickets work for both Brampton Transit and Züm buses.

Tickets

Arts and culture are the heart of our communities and boost the local economy. Supporting the arts is more than just nice—it drives business, fosters creativity, and brings people together. Advocacy ensures the arts stay vibrant, leading to increased funding, better policies, and more opportunities for artists, cultural organizations, and creative businesses in Brampton.