Brampton Arts Organization is excited to launch its Newcomer Creative Exchange program.
Developed in consultation with the community, BAO's Newcomer Creative Exchange program will create a space for Brampton-based newcomer creatives and cultural workers to gather, network, create, and learn together in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Beginning in April, BAO will host monthly creative workshops, events or field trips, dedicated to newcomer creatives and cultural workers. Workshops and events will be facilitated by guest mentors and industry professionals who will share their creative journeys and experiences.
At each gathering, participants will have the opportunity to share and develop their creative practice in a supportive environment while building relationships with each other. The program will conclude with an exhibition of artwork created by program participants.
The Newcomer Creative Exchange Series will include:
- April 12 from 6 PM - 8 PM - Session One: Collage Night with Aditi Ganeev Sangwan
- May 10 from 10 AM - 12 PM - Session Two: Community Gathering at Brampton Library, Mount Pleasant Village Branch
- June 23 from 2 PM - 4 PM - Session Three: Field Trip to Peel Museum Art Gallery and Archives (PAMA) with Living Hyphen
- July 12 from 6 PM - 8 PM - Session Four: Open Mic Night
- September 13 from 10 AM - 12 PM - Session Five: Field Trip & Tour of 401 Richmond Art Hub in Toronto
- October 4 from 6 PM - 8 PM - Session Six: Art for Wellness
- November 29 from 6 PM - 9 PM - Newcomer Creative Exchange Celebration & Exhibition
The Newcomer Creative Exchange program is free and open to all Brampton-based newcomer creatives and cultural workers of all disciplines and at any level of experience.
Newcomers interested in joining one or all of the sessions can register here.
Translation
If you need a translator to support your participation, please get in touch with us at info@bramptonartsorg.ca as soon as possible (minimum of 7 days in advance) so that we can make the necessary accommodations.
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.
