BRAMPTON, ON – Get creative, meet local artists, and learn about arts and culture in Brampton at Culture Days, September 28-30. The City of Brampton, Brampton Library, PAMA, and the creative community will host a series of free public events, performances and workshops to celebrate the city’s vibrant and diverse cultural community.
Experience music, dance, poetry, visual art, cultural demonstrations and more at locations across the city. Residents are encouraged to connect with local artists and participate in hands-on activities for the whole family. Visit
brampton.ca/culturedays for a full event listing.
As part of Culture Days this year, Brampton will unveil a new public art installation, commissioned last year in honour of the 150th anniversary of Alderlea. Artist Tim desClouds has created a sculpture in the form of a metal bench, entitled For the Love of a House, which will be located on the grounds of the historic mansion. The artist will be on hand for the official unveiling on September 29 at 11 am.
Quote“Culture Days is a great opportunity to publicly showcase the enormous talent and creativity that thrive in Brampton. I encourage everyone to participate in these fun, free activities, learn more about our local artists, writers and musicians, and explore your own creative side.”
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Mayor Linda JeffreyAbout Culture DaysCelebrating its 8th anniversary, Culture Days will be celebrated in hundreds of cities and towns from coast to coast to coast, with thousands of free activities from a wide range of disciplines including: visual arts, music, dance, theatre, architecture, heritage, film and video, literature, culinary arts and new media.
Millions of Canadians engage in thousands of free activities and performances hosted by artists, cultural organizations and municipalities in communities across Canada. From Nunavut to New Brunswick, and from British Columbia to Baffin Island – and all points in between – we share all the inspiration, artistry, creativity and expression that reflects the mosaic of Canadian culture. The Culture Days national awareness campaign culminates in a three-day celebration of the arts starting on the last Friday of September.
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