The Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) is seeking applications from emerging and mid-career Brampton artists for this six-month program to learn the planning and facilitation of arts-based workshops.

Call Opens: July 15, 2025
Application Deadline: Sunday, August 3, 11:59 PM

Fees: FREE – zero cost to apply and participate

Artists will be paid $500 to participate in this program and to deliver one workshop during their placement.

In this hands-on, collaborative learning program, you will become part of a peer cohort developing their program planning and facilitation skills. You will receive support throughout the program to help you design and conduct your own arts-based workshop for the community.

This six month program will begin with a six week learning series, during which topics such as program design, administration, marketing, and facilitation will be covered. Following the classes, participants will be paired up into teams to design a workshop together. At the end of the program, participants will use their training to lead a workshop at PAMA (Peel Art Gallery Museums and Archives) or the City of Brampton’s Susan Fennell Youth Hub.

 

Program Dates

Monday, September 22 (In-Person): Introduction to Arts-Based Programming
Facilitator: Annie Katsura-Rollins

Monday, October 6 (Online): Lesson Planning and Program Development
Facilitator: Cameron Grant

Monday, October 27 (Online): Programming with an Accessible and Equitable Lens
Facilitators: Sean Lee and Justine Abigail Yu

Monday, November 10 (Online): Program Administration
Facilitator: BAO

Monday, November 24 (Online): Pitching Your Program
Facilitator: Pam Lau

Monday, December 8 (In-Person): How to Roll with It (Facilitating Workshops)
Facilitator: Jimish Thakar

December 9 to January 31 – Paired teams will plan and develop their workshop

February 2026 – Teams will present their workshop at a participating organization

 

Who Can Apply?

This program is open to all emerging to mid-career Brampton-based professional artists who are interested in designing and facilitating arts-based programs. No previous facilitation or programming experience is required. This is a non-discipline specific program and artists from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.

The Ontario Arts Council defines a professional artist or arts professional as someone who has developed skills through training or practice, is recognized by artists working in the same artistic tradition, has a history of public presentation or publication, seeks payment for their work and actively practices their art.

We recognize that due to systemic barriers within the broader arts community (e.g. limited mainstream presentation opportunities for artists from historically disadvantaged groups such as Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour, Deaf Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Persons Living with Mental Illness, 2SLGBTQIAP, and newcomer and refugee artists) that some flexibility may be required in interpreting eligibility criteria to take into account equivalent professional experience and contexts. Potential applicants from historically disadvantaged groups are encouraged to discuss their eligibility with the program manager in advance of submitting an application.

Additional Eligibility Criteria:

• The applicant must have a City of Brampton residential address and must have lived in Brampton for a minimum of 12 months prior to the date of submitting the application.
• Demonstrated interest in designing and facilitating arts-based programs.
• Applicants must possess at least two years of demonstrated commitment to their practice.

 

Program Facilitators

Participants will be taught by a different guest facilitator each week.

 

Payment

Those selected for this program will be paid a one-time payment of up to a $500.00 Canadian dollars* (+HST if applicable. Disbursal of the funds will be outlined in the artist agreement.)

*The funding includes any necessary costs or materials, and no further compensation will be made to the artist for costs associated with the program.

 

Additional Information and Accessibility Support

If you have any questions about this call or require any assistance, accommodations or additional support in completing this application, please reach out to Amanda Foulds, Education and Community Engagement Coordinator at amanda@bramptonartsorg.ca.

 

Application Submission

Interested applicants are asked to complete the application form by Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Please note that only applications submitted through the formal submission process will be accepted, unless otherwise previously arranged due to accessibility needs.

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Notification

Applicants will be notified of their application status by August 31, 2025. Communication about the status of your application will be through email.

Please note that only applications submitted through the formal application process will be accepted, unless otherwise arranged due to accessibility needs.

The Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) will host its fifth Brampton Winter Artist Market this November. The market provides a unique opportunities to Brampton-based artists and creative entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their work, grow their audience, and connect with other local artists and creatives.

Call Opens: August 5, 2025
Application Deadline: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Fees: FREE – zero cost to apply

Check back later for the details, requirements and application form.

Call Opens: August 25, 2025
Application Deadline: Sunday, September 14, 2025
Fees: FREE – zero cost to apply

Check back later for the details, requirements and application form.