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Brampton Arts & Culture Virtual Budget Roundtable

City of Brampton Budget

Roundtable

January 12, 2026

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Date and Time
Mon, Jan 12, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST

Location
Online (WebEx)

Join Brampton’s arts and culture community for a virtual 2026 budget consultation with the City of Brampton.

The Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) invites local artists, cultural organizations, creative businesses, and residents to participate in a virtual arts and culture budget consultation.

This roundtable-style session will bring together City of Brampton Councillors and staff to discuss how municipal investment in arts and culture contributes to Brampton’s strategic priorities, including economic development, youth engagement, placemaking, and quality of life.

Participants will have the opportunity to provide feedback through live polling and a facilitated discussion, helping inform budget considerations.

Roundtable Meeting Details

This session will be held virtually through Webex. Registration is required.

The Webex link will be shared with registrants a day prior to the session.

Roundtable Agenda

  • Welcome and introductions by City of Brampton Councillors Gurpartap Singh Toor and Councillor Rowena Santos.
  • Remarks from Michael Vickers, Executive Director, Brampton Arts Organization
  • Budget Highlights Presentation
  • Q&A
  • Closing Remarks

Who Should Attend?

  • Local artists and creative professionals
  • Arts, culture, and heritage organizations
  • Creative entrepreneurs and businesses
  • Residents interested in Brampton’s cultural future

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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 three days in advance) so that we can make the necessary accommodations.

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