So You Want To Go For A Grant?"

REGISTRAION BEGINS January 7, 2013.

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013

7 - 9 PM at the

Brampton Golf Club

Overview: This interactive session will introduce the basics of preparing a grant application geared to culture based funders. It will show you how to research appropriate funding sources, and how to structure your project to take advantage of existing funds. We will also review current funding deadlines. We will go in depth into the components of applications, including types of funding sources, proof of eligibility, proposal narrative, work plans, objectives and deliverables, and budgeting.

Telling a concise story about your organization or career can lead to funding without compromising your artistic goals. Building a relationship with funders can inspire two-way relationships that will put you ahead of the game.
This intensive workshop will offer answers to individual questions, and access to private consultation with grant expert Avril Helbig.

Avril Helbig is an arts consultant and grant writer with 25 years experience accessing funds from private, municipal, provincial and federal sources. Her clients have included artists, festivals, events, not for profits, NGOs and government facilities. With a career based primarily around the performing arts, Avril has extensive experience as an agent and manager, touring music and theatre across North America and Europe. Avril also managed the largest classical music label in Canada, Deutsche Grammohone recordings. For the past 6 years she has consulted to a variety of clients, including producers, managers, facilities, agencies, presenters, and performing artists.

Thank you to all who attended HACE BoA 2012

Many thanks and appreciation to the patrons who attended this past HACE(TM) Business of the Arts Workshops for 2012. We couldn’t have done it without you. We look forward to seeing you in 2013.

Update on November 28, 2012: Images from HACE BoA Weekend are now available. http://picasaweb.google.com/113253991346504907378/HACEBusinessOfTheARTS2012#

BAC continues to strive to provide an artist resource

November 13, 2012 


Robert Bateman talked to a full
crowd.  Photo Credit: Diana De Lury

This past weekend excitement made the sound of buzzing at the HACE™ Business of the Arts Workshops (BoA). Whether it was two people excitedly talking in hushed tones about a new learned tip or the tapping of fingers on phones tweeting their experience.



Robert Bateman awed those
that attended HACE Business
of the Arts Workshops 2012.

The most popular presenter this year was international wildlife artist Robert Bateman. Not only did he share with the public about his life and art influences, but he gave constructive critiques to local artists who submitted their work. “I am a big fan of [Bateman] and it was a great honor to have him critique my work and give me great suggestions that I can use in my art work … It is something I will cherish for the rest of my life.” said Margaret Pardy.



Cheryl Ewing and Tom Kemp
 smile for the camera.

While Bateman was a treat for visual artists and art lovers, HACE™ BoA caters to many disciplines and industries with experienced professional who work successfully in the music industry (Tom Kemp), public relations (Sue Baldaro), theatre (Tim Chapman, Theatre Ontario) and more.

The 12 workshops continue to surprise first-time attendees with the amount and the fact that the wealth of knowledge and quality of contact with experienced individuals is free to local Bramptonians.



Bateman took the time to meet with fans
and sign some of his pieces and books

Fired up by the Brampton Arts Council in 2000, HACE is an initiative that “strategizes how to accomplish a community-wide desire to see the heritage, arts, culture and entertainment (HACE™) lead the way to revitalizing historic downtown and ultimately the whole city”.


The Business of the Arts Workshops has been an active part of this since they were kicked off in 2001.Constantly increasing its fan base and attendees. In 2010, the Brampton Arts Council extended the Workshops reach by creating the HACE™ Mini-Series, which features a workshop earlier in the year.

Executive Director, Marnie Richards say that the “[BAC} is delighted to see HACE grow from an idea into a variety of real-life events that serve not only as a resource, or people connector to Brampton’s arts community, but an identifier of Brampton’s commitment to the arts.”

While HACE™’s Business of the Arts Workshops has just concluded, the Brampton Arts Council is already prepping for the Mini Series “So You Want to Go For a Grant” on February 7, 2013. For registration or more info, call 905-874-2919 or email info@artsbrampton.ca.

Cassandra Baccardax of SBEC
shares her knowledge to a full room

UPCOMING YOUTH OPPORTUNITY

25th Annual Young Artist Showcase and The 25th Annual Young Author Showcase

The City of Brampton is a Sister City to Miami Beach. Sister City relationships foster partnerships within the community and between international cities. An opportunity has been made available where the young artists and authors may have their work entered in the Sister Cities International Showcases. The theme for both 2013 showcases is THE POWER OF EXCHANGE.

The BAC is going to conduct 2 competitions for its young individual members or young members of our groups (participants must be between 13 and 18 years of age at the time of the Sister Cities International deadline of May 1, 2013.)

Brampton Arts Council’s Deadline:
Young Authors - Deadline February 4, 2013
Young Artists- Deadline February 18, 2013

The submission guidelines (criteria, eligibility, etc.) are in the final stage of completion and will be available on- line at the Brampton Arts Council October 31. 2012.

UPDATE:
Find out more on the Author Showcase application and information here:
http://www.artsbrampton.ca/pdf/SCIauthor2012.pdf

The Artist Showcase information and application is here:
http://www.artsbrampton.ca/pdf/SCIartist2012.pdf

Business of the Arts Workshop Weekend with Robert Bateman is almost here…

On Sunday, November 11, Brampton Arts Council presents Mr. ROBERT BATEMAN: “THE WORLD’S MOST INFLUENTIAL AND CELEBRATED CONTEMPORARY WILDLIFE ARTIST” right here in Brampton.
The exciting first session is devoted to members of the Brampton Arts Council – Visual Artists, where their work will have the opportunity of a lifetime – to be critiqued by Mr. Bateman himself! There is limited seating at this event to enable a more intimate setting in which to relate with Mr. Bateman.

The second session in the evening covers his life and art. This session will be open to the Public for the nominal fee of $10. Another once in a lifetime opportunity to hear about this artist’s amazing journey. Call for further details on both.
For more workshops and registration info, go to www.artsbrampton.ca/workshops.asp

Industry stars for HACE Business of the Arts Workshops 2012

Have you signed up for this year’s HACE ™ Business of the Arts Workshops? Featuring professional dynamo’s like international wildlife artist Robert Bateman and communicationnms expert Sue Baldaro.  Check www.artsbrampton.ca/workshops.asp for more info on workshops and presenters.

* + When registering for workshops K & L, please call or contact the office directly for special instructions.

Want to Advertise at Brampton's Favourite Luncheon?

The Brampton Arts Council is holding its 25th Mayor's Luncheon on Sept. 18, 2012 at the Rose Theatre. We are procuring advertisements that will appear in the Mayor's Luncheon program. If you are interested, please take a look at the rate sheet (http://www.artsbrampton.ca/pdf/mladform2012.pdf) and reply ASAP.

Booking commitment is due by Sept 3, 2012. Artwork is due Sept 10, 2012. Please email images to amena@artsbrampton.ca

25th Mayor's Luncheon for the Arts

The Brampton Arts Council announces the details of the 25th Annual Mayor’s Luncheon for the Arts.  Many of you may have already received your invitation to attend Brampton’s favourite luncheon.  We invite you to join Mayor Susan Fennell, the Brampton Arts Council and Members of the Art & Business Community as we enjoy the bright sounds of the Sun Jammers.  We hope to see you on stage at the Rose Theatre Brampton on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. There are a limited number of seats so order yours today! Call (905) 874-2919 or email info@artsbrampton.ca

Deadline Approaching: Leon Argamasilla Bacardi Award for Excellence

 

(Pictured: Left to Right ED Marnie Richards,
2011 recipient Jendayi Dyer and President Licia Vreugde)



NOMINATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 30, 2012. Leon Argamasilla Bacardi Award for Excellence. It’s the time of the year for the award that recognizes the arts excellence of our Brampton youth. BAC group members show your support for those 18 and under. More details can be found on the website: http://www.artsbrampton.ca/leon_awards_excellence.asp

Deadline Approaching: Harry Dale Literary Grant for Aspiring Writers

DEADLINE APPROACHING:  August 30, 2012. Harry Dale Literary Grant for Aspiring Writers. Continuing into its 4^th year, learn more about the excellent opportunity for unpublished writers of all ages. Criteria, application instructions and origins can be found here: http://artsbrampton.ca/literary_fund.asp  

Looking for 2012 Arts Person of the Year

Congratulations to David Renner,
2011 Art Person of the Year!

 

BAC is looking for nominees for the 2012 Arts Person of the Year.  Would you like to nominate someone who has volunteered many hours to the arts in Brampton?  This award is presented at the Mayor’s Luncheon for the Arts on September 18, 2012.  Please contact the office for an application form 905-874-2919.  DEADLINE IS AUGUST 30, 2012.

Originally published on July 19, 2012 on 2:48PM

Bravo! Awards 2011-2012 thanks you!

Thanks and kudos goes out to those who attended this past Friday’s packed Bravo! Awards. It wouldn’t have been a smashing success without you! BAC is already looking forward to an enthusiastic celebration of what this community has to offer for 2012-2013’s Bravo! season!

CALL FOR ARTISTS - ART IN THE OPEN

Less than a month left to get your application and interview set up for Brampton’s outdoor art & craft show and market, Art in the Open.


Deadline: May 22, 2012. CALL FOR ARTISTS/ARTISANS. The Brampton Arts Council is calling for artists and artisans at our annual outdoor show and market Art in the Open, a feature of the local Farmers’ Market. PART-TIME and FULL-TIME vendor positions are available for creators of hand-crafted, original works. Art in the Open takes place every Saturday, 7 am – 1 pm in downtown Brampton on the north-east corner of Main & Queen from June to October. Find out why 75, 000 people attended the Farmers’ Market in 2011. For more info, (905) 874-2919 or kelly@artsbrampton.ca. Note: Limited jeweler space. www.artsbrampton.ca/aito.asp  Spread the word.

Call for local musicians to participate during the 2012 Brampton Global Jazz & Blues Festival

Are you a MUSICIAN? You have a fantastic opportunity to get involved in the Art in Jazz - Global Jazz & Blues Festival. Art of Jazz will transform downtown Brampton into a hotbed of rhythm, improvisation, harmony and sophistication. With 4 days of major concerts, themed program, workshops, jam sessions, film debuts and more, this unique community celebration will be a meeting point for international jazz greats and music lovers alike. The Festival will be presented August 9th to 12th inclusive.

We would love to see our local musicians get involved.


SUBMISSIONS INFORMATION


Due to the high volume of applications to the festival, we recommend that submissions be thorough and complete. Please do not send originals as submission packages will not be returned under any circumstances.


Only the successful applicants will be contacted.


Electronic and mailed submissions will be accepted.


Please include the following details/documents with your submission to ensure you receive the attention you deserve:
1. A brief description of your music, including style, influences, etc.2. A list of all group members' names and instruments.
3. Contact details including: Contact Name/ Phone(including area/country code) /Email Address /Mailing Address
4. Bio information
5. Website address


FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS:
6. 1-5 above, plus, an EPK or email containing links to audio files.


FOR MAILED SUBMISSIONS:
6. 1-5 above, plus, a clearly labeled, playable CD or CDR.

PLEASE FORWARD ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS TO
jazz@artofjazz.org.

PLEASE FORWARD MAILED SUBMISSIONS TO:
Art of Jazz
197 County Court Blvd # 100
Brampton, ON L6W 4P6


Contact Marty Starkman with questions regarding your submission at mstarkman@rogers.com

Re: Nelson Square Parking Garage

City of Brampton Public Art Program

The Brampton Arts Council and the City of Brampton are pleased to invite Canadian and international artists and artist-led teams to submit proposals for the Nelson Square Parking Garage mural competition.


Installation: Late Fall 2012

Budget: $80,000.00 CAD (all-inclusive)

Deadline for Submission: Thursday, May 31, 2012

Questions? Contact the Public Art Task Force:

Phone: 905-874-2844 x 62810 Email: publicart@brampton.ca
 
Read more in the pdf here: http://www.artsbrampton.ca/NF/NelsonCalltoartists.pdf

Annual General Meeting

By Amena Siddiqui

Greetings and Salutations Our Honorary Members and Guests,

Ms Licia Vreugde, President of the Brampton Arts Council (BAC) called to order the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the evening of Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 at Brampton City Hall’s Council Chambers.

Prior to the beginning of the meeting, registrations, information packages and directions were handed to members and guests as they arrived and settled in.

The meeting commenced at 7:35 p.m. when the President welcomed and thanked members and guests for attending. Following the introduction Councillor Sandra Hames gave greetings on behalf of the City of Brampton and stated,

“… It’s great to see you all out here tonight. The Arts Council is truly a valuable asset to the City. The board and staff of the Arts Council do a tremendous job promoting and representing our talented arts community…”

The Secretary of the BAC, Jessica Heath, presented the minutes of the Annual General Meeting of March 29rd, 2011 followed by the President’s report highlighting the activities and accomplishments of BAC in 2011.

BAC’s Treasurer Rob Filkin, thoroughly presented the Audited Financial Statement. Two new directors amongst seven were introduced by the Nominating Chair.

Before the adjournment of the meeting, members and guests were informed of upcoming BAC events and opportunities for advertising and publicity.

The Board remained for a brief meeting following the AGM for an Organizational Meeting, while the rest were ushered into the reception lounge for refreshments catered by Tk’s Catering and wonderful entertainment by the Jazz Mechanics.

The BAC would like to give special thanks to Peter Gibson, volunteer and all attendees!

HACE™ Mini Series; an Evening in Conversation with Actor, Yannick Bisson

By Amena Siddiqui.


A lively and entertaining atmosphere flourished in the Brampton Golf Club this past Thursday, March 22nd, 2012.

Organized and hosted by the Brampton Arts Council, HACE™ Mini Series: an Evening in Conversation with Actor, Yannick Bisson filled up quickly and offered an enjoyable, up-close and intimate evening full of laughter, insight and Q & As.

Yannick, a Montreal-born and Toronto-raised film and television actor is well known for his roles in Murdoch Mysteries; Sue Thomas: F.B. Eye; Flashpoint; High Tide; Soul Food and many others joined us with his beautiful wife, Chantal Craig, who energetically shared with us and brought the conversation to the next level.

Yannick informed everyone about his acting career and experience. He emphasized that it is important to do what you love and also have a back-up plan which he ironically did not but always enjoyed building homes. He said, “one of the things I like to do is build things. I know how to build a home and a lot of the times I had to… income wasn’t always there…as an actor income always comes and goes”.

He humorously continued, “I had absolutely no plan. I can’t lie- no back-up plan but I knew it is important to do what I love. Ever since I was a kid I imagined myself doing a lot. So I knew I wanted to … wind surf all day, jump off cliffs and kiss the beautiful woman at the end of the day. I knew I wanted to be rich… doesn’t everybody? I knew I wanted to feel something when I do something…”

After the conversation, everyone inevitably approached the highlight of the event itself – one-on-one questions, small talk, autographs and took pictures with Yannick and Shantelle.

The BAC expresses their gratitude towards Yannick and Shantelle for a successful and relaxing event.

Thank you all for attending!

HACE™ Mini Series will continue to grow and we hope to see you all next time.

Some attendees on March 22, 2012 of the HACE™ Mini Series

You can now find images of Yannick, Chantal & attendees here.

Photo Credit: Kelly Lewars

Have you RSVP'd for the AGM yet?

_{2011's AGM. For more images, check the album.}

You are invited to the:

Brampton Arts Council Annual General Meeting
March 27, 2012, Register 7 pm, Meeting – 7:30pm
City Hall Council Chambers, 4th Floor
2 Wellington Street West, Brampton
Free parking in garage under City Hall.

After the adjournment of the meeting, please join us for a reception with entertainment by the Jazz Mechanics.

Please RSVP and/or direct any inquiries to janella@artsbrampton.ca or the office at (905) 874-2919.

Looking forward to seeing you.

Sincerely,
Marnie Richards, CHRP
Executive Director
Brampton Arts Council

Family of Brampton Day

We always love when group members liaise and produce something special. That’s just what happened this past February 22 when Brampton Library and Brampton Festival Singers conspired to have Family of Brampton Artist Showcase. Artists, community groups and individuals alike, responded to the call and introduced the community to services or products they offered Brampton, from visual artists to performing groups to craftsworkers. There were even mini-concerts before Brampton Festival Singers and competition winners took centre stage inside of Rose Theatre. Besides the Brampton Arts Council, we proudly said hello to some of our group members who each had their own unique set up or participated in the mini concerts.

Higher Ground Neighbourhood Outreach
Jade's Hip Hop Academy
Swar Sadhana Music Lovers Club

We also saw Ana Verde, a local jeweller. Thanks also goes out to our volunteers for helping out that day.

_{Pictured above: Volunteer Kayla and BAC staff member Kelly Lewars greet and inform the public.}

Schmoozefest a networking delight

Thank you to all the members that participated in Schmoozefest II on February 23rd . It was undoubtedly a success with 36 attendees. The 13 attendees who presented used their 2 minutes in the spotlight to talk about everything from Brampton’s gospel community, theatre productions, social motivations and much, much more. Look out group members for the next .

ART IN THE OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS

www.artsbrampton.ca/aito.asp

CREATIVE ECONOMY SUMMIT UPDATE

Did you catch the video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjzC5vUPl7E

Board of Trade – ‘AFTER BUSINESS’ EVENT

The Brampton Arts Council is pleased to once again host and sponsor the Brampton Board of Trade – ‘AFTER BUSINESS’ EVENT on Monday March 5, 2012.

MEMBERS, this is your opportunity to network with the business community and share ideas with your peers. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis from all BAC individual members and member groups in good standing. Space is limited.

You will find more details and applications in the links below. We thank the Rose Theatre for sponsoring the lobby. Completed applications are due on or before 12 noon, Feb. 23, 2012.

A free booth space opportunity not to be missed! Apply today!

Members BBOT After Business Application: http://www.artsbrampton.ca/pdf/BBOT2012App.pdf

After Business Guidelines: http://www.artsbrampton.ca/pdf/BBOT2012Guidelines.pdf

Have you signed up for the Summit yet?

Can't read? Visit the website or click the picture to zoom in. Click here to register

Schmoozefest II, members-only event

Application: www.artsbrampton.ca/pdf/Schmoozefest2App.pdf

Thank you, BAB

Brampton Arts
Council wants to thank
and illustrate Beaux-Arts
Brampton’s appreciation
earlier this month with
their letter to the
Brampton Guardian in
the January 18, 2012
edition.