Newcomer Creative Exchange

Special guest mentors and industry professionals facilitate a series of free workshops and events and share their creative journeys and experiences. The series concludes with an annual celebration of artwork created by program participants!

April 26, 2025
BAO Office, 301-8 Nelson St W
Welcome Event! Drawing Workshop for Newcomers with Kulwant Singh Presenter: Kulwant Singh

May 21, 2025
Cyril Clark Library, 20 Loafers Lake Ln, Brampton
Community Gathering for Newcomers at Cyril Clark Library
Presented by Brampton Library and Building Multicultural Communities

June 20, 2025
Happy Hands Pottery
Open Mic Night for Newcomers
Open Mic Co-hosted by Mehakdeep Gill and Sunny Nagpal

July 11, 2025
401 Richmond, 401 Richmond Street W, Toronto
Field Trip and Tour of 401 Richmond Arts Hub for Newcomers Presenter: Work In Culture (Stephanie Draker)

For more information contact Amanda Foulds, Education & Engagement Coordinator at amanda@bramptonartsorg.ca

BAO Office (3rd Floor)

8 Nelson Street West #301 Brampton, ON L6X 4J2

Accessibility 

If you need 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.

Transportation

We can provide all-ages Brampton Transit Tickets 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.