Call Opens: July 30, 2025
Application Deadline: Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Payment to Artist/Org: $4000 CAD (50% provided upon selection, 50% upon project completion)*

*payment includes any necessary costs or materials, and no further compensation will be made to the artist/s for costs associated with the activation.

 

Information Session – Thursday, August 7th at noon

The purpose of the information session is to review the requirements and application process with BAO staff. Have your questions answered and your proposal reviewed ahead of submitting your application.

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About Parkscapes

Parkscapes is a new seasonal community engaged arts activation running through summer and fall. Presented by the Brampton Arts Organization, it will transform Eastbourne Park for the next three years. Programming will be artist-led, community-centered, and theme-based, offering multiple points of engagement for local residents through inclusive, participatory community engaged art experiences. Parkscapes is made possible thanks to the support of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA).

For 2025 we are seeking Diwali themed proposals to activate Eastbourne Park between September and October 2025.

The proposal leader will create a program exploring light, community, and renewal, drawing on Diwali traditions as inspiration. Programming will end with a community celebration leading up to Diwali on October 20th. Example programming activations could include lantern-making, rangoli workshops or outdoor light-based installations and community projections.

 

Requirements

We are seeking proposals that include the following:

• Creation of a semi-permanent fence art installation with elements co-created with local artists and residents. See image of the fence below.

• Rich, interconnected programming with two or more separate, related events that tie into the theme including one final community celebration leading up to Diwali on October 20th.
• Programming that provides multiple points of participation for a wide audience.
• Specialization in one or more art forms (theatre, dance, music, poetry, visual arts, craft, literature, media arts, and more).

 

Proposed programming must be

• Free to participate in
• Open to the public
• Arts-based
• Participatory and interactive
• Accessible and inclusive
• Take place between September 1st and October 31st, 2025

 

Eligible expenses covered

• Payment to artist/s (required)
• Insurance (required)
• Materials, equipment, rentals and supplies

 

Who Can Apply?

This program is open to Brampton-based professional artists, not-for-profit arts organizations or artist collectives operating on a not-for-profit basis.

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 equity-seeking communities) that some flexibility may be required in interpreting eligibility criteria to take into account equivalent professional experience and contexts. Potential applicants from marginalized communities are encouraged to discuss their eligibility with the program manager in advance of submitting an application.

 

Selection Process and Criteria

This call is open to

• South Asian arts leaders, artists, and artist teams who live in Brampton
• Brampton-based arts and non-arts organizations that work with South Asian artists

Artist teams must share the total payment. Organizations and collectives must be able to receive payment via cheque issued in the group’s name.

When evaluating applications the selection committee will use the following weighted criteria to select the highest-ranking applications.

Program Proposal (46%):

• Quality and creativity of the program proposal submitted
• Scope of program is feasible
• Budget is reflective of what is proposed
• Audience is identified and appropriate
• Program does not duplicate existing experiences
• Program provides valuable access to arts and culture opportunities for general public and/or Brampton creatives

Artistic experience (36%):

• Experience facilitating programs
• Demonstrated commitment to artists artistic discipline
• Active in artistic discipline

Community Engagement (18%):

• Demonstrated commitment to support the creative community in Brampton
• Understanding of the Bramalea neighbourhood and area around Eastbourne Park
• Work experience, personal outlook, and/or lived experience connected to the mission and core values of BAO

Please note: Priority will be given to South Asian artists and applicants from historically disadvantaged groups, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Trans, Nonbinary, Queer, Disabled and intersections of those identities.

 

Selection Committee

The selection committee will consist of the following

• BAO staff members
• Local artists
• Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

 

Successful Proposal

The successful proposal leader will work with BAO staff to finalize details of their project, including signing an Artist Agreement, meeting insurance requirements, and completing event descriptions.

BAO will share information about activities through its newsletter, website, and social media.

The successful applicant is required to actively promote their programming by:

• Working with BAO staff to create and follow a promotion plan
• Sharing information through their networks and dedicated, social media posts
• Acknowledging BAO and TRCA support in all related marketing materials and at activities

 

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 Katy Belshaw, Head of Programming, Brampton Arts Organization, katy@bramptonartsorg.ca.

 

Application Submission

Interested applicants are asked to complete the application form by Sunday, August 10, 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.

Apply Here

 

Notification

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

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

Call for Adult Artists, Makers, Craftspeople and Creative Vendors

Call Opens: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Application Deadline: Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Fees: FREE – zero cost to apply and participate

Market Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Market Time:  11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Market Venue:  Springdale Library Branch, 10705 Bramalea Rd, Brampton, ON L6R 0C1

Table Size: 6ft folding table and 2 chairs per vendor
Available Tables: ~ 30 tables

 

The Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) will host its fourth annual Brampton Winter Artist Market at the Brampton Library’s Springdale Branch on Saturday, November 22nd from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This market provides a unique opportunity for Brampton creative entrepreneurs and arts professionals to showcase and sell their work, grow their audience, and connect with other local artists and creatives.

We are seeking a wide variety of creative and artistic disciplines to vend items such as paintings, prints, posters, editioned works, drawings, photographic prints, crafts, textiles, ceramics, zines, comics, handmade jewellery, sculptures, and more.

We also welcome applications from arts and culture organizations who are looking to connect with the Brampton creative community.

 

Important Information

• Beauty, bath,  wellness, and food products will NOT be accepted.
• Vendors are expected to arrive by 9:00 a.m. to set up on the market day.
• Vendors must be on-site from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on market day.
• The market will be following Peel Public Health guidelines related to COVID-19 and vendors will be required to adhere to safety measures.
• Manufactured items are prohibited.
• If work copies, reproduces, imitates or otherwise infringes on someone else’s copyrighted material it will not be considered.

 

Selection Criteria

This call prioritizes original artwork and handmade goods, editioned works, and artwork and ephemera related to creative and artistic practices, over bulk-produced and manufactured items.

Co-applications (two vendors per one table) are welcome as well as applications from collectives. Arts organizations and not-for-profits are also encouraged to apply and are not required to sell works.

 

The selection committee will review applications for:

• Quality of work
• Originality
• Vendors connection to Brampton and Peel Region
• Overall suitability for the market

Priority will be given to applicants who belong to equity-deserving groups, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIAP, Deaf, Disabled and intersections of those identities.

 

Selection Committee

• Craft Ontario Representative
• Local Artist
• Local Artist
• BAO Staff

 

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 email info@bramptonartsorg.ca at least one week in advance of the application deadline.

 

Application Submission

Interested applicants are asked to complete the application form by Sunday, August 24, 2025, 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.

Apply Here

 

Notification

Applicants will be notified of their application status by September 30, 2025. Communication about the status of your application will be through email.

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.