Leon Bacardi Award of Excellence

LAST YEAR’S WINNER: Atileo Tedoldi proudly accepts his award from Audrey Shine.

DEADLINE: August 29, 2013. Do you have an exceptional youth under 18 years of age who is a member of your organization and has been for at least one year? If so, The Leon Bacardi Award of Excellence gives you the opportunity to recognize their efforts and contributions. Send in your submission now. Contact the BAC offices and speak to Marnie Richards, Executive Director, with any questions, or obtain an application form. For more information and to see eligibility visit: http://www.artsbrampton.ca/leon_awards_excellence.asp

Harry Dale Literary Grant for Aspiring Writers

DEADLINE: AUGUST 29, 2013. Continuing into its 5th year, learn more about the excellent opportunity for unpublished writers of all ages.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

26th annual Mayor’s Luncheon for the Arts

Ladies and Gentlemen, you are cordially invited to the 26th annual Mayor’s Luncheon for the Arts! This year’s theme is Rule, Britannia!  Join us Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at the Rose Theatre for a wonderful afternoon of food, awards, and entertainment. We are proud to announce that performing for you live will be Juno award winning Canadian Folk legend Valdy! Space is limited and will fill up quickly, so please be sure to contact the office right away for your tickets. 905-874-2919. info@artsbrampton.ca

Art in the Open at the Farmers’ Market

July 13 – Oct 12, EVERY SATURDAY 7AM-1PM. Brampton Arts Council invites you to Art in the Open at the Farmers’ Market. Come to Garden Square and enjoy original, hand-made art works and pieces from local artists. Support your local arts community! Check out this year’s vendors at http://www.artsbrampton.ca/aito.asp or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/272662926211937/

Councillors’ Annual Charity Golf Tournament for the Arts

June 18 – Support the arts at this local fund-raiser. Golf Day – registration begins at 11 a.m. – Shotgun at 12 noon at the Caledon Golf & Country Club. Great prizes, food, entertainment and a fun day for all.  Call the BAC office at 905-874-2919 to register or email Charlene@artsbrampton.ca today!

Bravo! Awards 2013 Kudos

The Brampton Arts Council congratulates recipients and nominees of this year’s Bravo Awards, which took place this past Friday night. The hard work that goes into making this event proves worthwhile when the energy, smiles and support of attendees in this adjudicated program shine through. We can’t wait for the 2013-2014 season! Stay tuned to our Picasa album for picture updates.

Bravo! Awards 2013

June 7, 8 PM. Bravo! Awards at Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane. The Brampton Arts Council honours those involved in the Adjudication Process Program at the Rose Theatre. This gala evening is a unique celebration of the relative strengths of performances in a non-competitive format. Tickets $10. Last year’s winners take time to assemble and pose for the camera.