Arts Program Leaders Working in All Art Forms
Deadline: April 27, 2026 11:59 AM
Budget: up to $4,000 per proposal
Information Session
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Join us virtually for a 1-hour information session about the Culture Days 2026 Calls for Proposals. Registration is required.
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Do you have an exciting community arts project you would like to lead in Brampton?
Why not do it during Culture Days?
The City of Brampton is seeking program leaders working in all art forms to deliver community-engaged arts programming during Culture Days. This open call invites expressions of interest from artists and arts leaders with a project budget of up to $4,000, and up to three proposals will be supported.
The budget must cover all costs directly associated with the activity, including artist fees, planning, materials, insurance, travel, installation (if required), and other incidental and production expenses.
Apply now!
Culture Days Background
Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. Each fall, millions of people attend thousands of free participatory arts and culture events across the country—both in-person and online. These events invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities.
In 2026, Culture Days takes place from
September 18, 2026 to October 4, 2026.
The City of Brampton is excited to support and amplify community-led programming by providing funding for free, arts-based, participatory events. We aim to champion individuals and groups working in community-engaged arts.
Brampton had an outstanding year in 2025, ranking #1 in Urban Centres and #2 overall in Canada for Culture Days participation. By participating in 2026, together we will build on this success and contribute to a thriving arts scene in our city!
Activities Location
All activities must take place in Brampton. We have coordinated partnerships with other organizations and businesses in Brampton to offer free space for these activities:
Brampton Library
Gore Meadows Branch:
- Tuesday, September 29, 2026 from 7 PM to 8:30 PM
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- from 10:30 AM to 12 PM or
- 4 PM to 5:30 PM
Mount Pleasant Village Branch:
- Tuesday, September 22, 2026 from 7 to 8:30 PM
- Sunday, September 27, 2026
- from 10:30 AM to 12 PM or
- from 4 PM to 5:30 PM
Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives (PAMA)
Classroom 2 or Studio 2:
- September 24, 2026 between 4 PM to 8:30 PM
- September 26, 2026 between 10 AM to 4:30 PM
- October 1, 2026 between 4 PM to 8:30 PM
Local Businesses
Space available during regular business hours.
- City Side Cafe
- Auro wellness studio
- Gallery 35
- Mount Vesuvio
- Fanzorellis
- Food District
- Segovia
- Brampton Wellness
- Trish Juice
- Ryans Chai
- Coco Hot chicken
- Nitro Cow
- Sunset Grill
- Restyle
- Tracks
- Tadka King
- Saroor
Partnerships with other organizations and businesses are encouraged. Program leaders should visit locations before applying to confirm feasibility. Host sites may decline activities or events.
Requirements
We are looking for:
- Rich, interconnected programming with four or more separate, related events that tie into a theme
- Several activities in the same community that provide 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)
Activities must be:
- Free to participate in
- Open to the public
- Arts-based
- Participatory and interactive
- Accessible and inclusive
- Designed for a specific age range (can be for one or multiple age groups)
- Held in Brampton during Culture Days (September 18 to October 4, 2026)
Eligible Expenses
- Artist fees (required)
- Insurance (required)
- Materials, equipment, and supplies
- Venue rental fees, if applicable
Selection Process
This call is open to:
- Arts program leaders, artists, and artist teams who reside in Brampton
- Brampton-based arts and non-arts organizations
Artist teams must share the total artist fee. Organizations and collectives must be able to receive payment via cheque issued in the group’s name.
A selection panel of Cultural Services staff will review all proposals. Partial funding may be awarded. One submission per applicant.
Submissions will be evaluated on:
- Artistic skill, as demonstrated through past work
- Experience delivering community arts projects
- Project plan and proposed budget
- References
The City reserves the right not to select a successful applicant.
Successful Proposals
Each program leader will work with staff to finalize details of their project, including signing an Arts Project Coordination Service Agreement, meeting insurance requirements, securing a venue, completing event descriptions, and registering their activity with the Culture Days Brampton Hub.
The City will share information about activities through its Culture Days promotion, including newsletter, website, and social media.
As ambassadors for Culture Days in Brampton, program leaders are encouraged to actively promote their activities by:
- Creating and following a promotion plan
- Sharing information through their networks and social media
- Acknowledging City support in marketing materials and at events
Application Requirements
Contact Information: Individual's, or organization's full name, mailing address, phone number, and email address. If applying as a team, collective, or organization, include the names of all arts program leaders/members and identify a primary contact.
Statement of Intent and Program Plan: Describe your proposed Culture Days activities. Be sure to include what the activities are, where they will take place, how they will be delivered, who they are for, who will lead them, and when they will occur. (maximum 400 words)
Artist Bio(s): Provide a brief bio for each arts program leader/team member, and the bio of the collective or organization, if applicable. (maximum 300 words)
Examples of Artistic Work: Share four examples that demonstrate your artistic practice. These can include links to a website, portfolio, social media, videos, images, writing, audio, or review.
Examples of Community-Engaged Arts Work: Share four examples that demonstrate your experience in facilitating arts programming community. This could include: the Program Leader facilitating, works made by participants, works in process, and/or production shots.
Marketing Plan: Detail how you will market and promote your programs. (maximum 300 words)
Project Budget: Provide a brief breakdown of your estimated expenses and indicate the amount you are requesting (up to $4,000).
References: Include the name, phone number, and email address of two references who know your artistic work in community arts.
Submission Deadline
Submissions are due before
April 27, 2026 at 11:59 AM to
arts.culture@brampton.ca.
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals identifying as racialized (Asian, Black, Indigenous, etc.), 2SLGBTQIA+, as having a disability, and/or belonging to other groups who contribute to the diversity of our artistic community. Accommodations are available upon request to support the participation of all artists. If you have questions or require support with your application, please reach out at least 10 days before the submission deadline.
Questions can be directed to
arts.culture@brampton.ca
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PDF version of this Call for Proposal is available for download.
Apply now!
Contact
Cultural Programming Team
arts.culture@brampton.ca
