BAO Studio Residencies

Launched in the spring of 2025, the BAO Studio Residencies program provides free dedicated artist studios to Brampton-based artists, collectives and arts & culture organizations. Selected participants are not only provided their own free studio space but receive a $500 stipend each to cover the costs of materials and other related purchases needed for their project.

Each self-directed artist residency can be in any artistic discipline, including writing, visual arts, performing arts, music and more.

BAO Studio Residencies Cohort from October 2026 to February 2027

Edwin Alvarenga (@Edbound)
Bianca Delmar (@_biandel)
Riha Desai (@rihamusic)
Raavi Dhillon (@byraavi)
Yesenia Erazo-Reyes (@messyyesi)
Zara Garcia-Alvarez (@zara.lovesart)
Sandra Gilmer (@sandra.gilmer.3)
Jaysen Illustration (@jaysenillustration)
Amani Sloley (@amanisloleymusic)

BAO Studio Residencies Cohort from April 2026 to August 2026

Ajhani Azure (@ajhaniazure)
Rebecca Bekele
Deon Best (@d.bestdesign)
Nancy Correia (@nvn.ce)
R.Flex (@flexrflex)
Manisha K (@manishakhandelwal_com)
Gracian Ndi (@g.r.a.c.i.a.n)
Tish Osbourne (@tish.speaks.truth)
B Roett (@madebyb_)
Sofond (@sofond_0)
Sopotahto (@sopotahto)
Reynold Thomas (@renzzzart)
Akilah Walcott (@akilahthecreative)
A.C. Yeboah (@acyeboah)
Tetiana Zavadska (@zavadska_art_lab)

BAO Studio Residencies Cohort from November 2025 to March 2026

Artistic Perception (@artisticperceptionca)
Kendal Blake (@kendalblake)
Jett Dunkley (@Jettdunkley)
Imani Edwards (@imni.edwrds)
Alicia Hrvatin (@_art_icia)
Monique Kevita Edwards (@moniquekevitaedwards)
Dainesha Nugent-Palache (@notsad.jpg)
Janice Reid (@janice.reid)
Malachi Watson-Narcisse (@mistermali)

BAO Studio Residencies Cohort from November 2024 to March 2025

A group of artists taking a photo in front of a colourful wall

Sanskruti Marathe (@sanskrutis_adaa)
Paula Ner Dormiendo (@paulanerdomiendo)
Sima Naseem (@artbysima.n)
Kairique Salmon (@dru_wav)
Shannon Moynagh (@shannonmoynagh)
Rommy Erazo Reyes (@rommydraws)
Joy Santiago (@snarkytuna)
Aditi Ganeev Sangwan (@sangwanaditiganeev)
Kerry-Ann Simpson (@toyahkimono)

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