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 Continuing into its 5th year, learn more about the excellent opportunity for unpublished writers of all ages.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

NEW! A HACE Mini Series Evening in Conversation with...

Author and musician Dave Bidini is the only person to have been nominated for a Gemini, Genie and Juno as well CBC's Canada Reads.
A founding member of Rheostatics, he has written 10 books, including On a Cold Road, Tropic of Hockey, Around the World in 57 1/2 Gigs, and Home and Away. He has made two Gemini Award-nominated documentaries and his play, the Five Hole Stories, was staged by One Yellow Rabbit Performance Company, touring the country in 2008. His third book, Baseballissimo, is being developed for the screen by Jay Baruchel, and, in 2010, he won his third National Magazine Award, for "Travels in Narnia." He writes a weekly column for the Saturday Post and, in 2011, he published the Toronto Book Award-nominated Writing Gordon Lightfoot.


Listen and ask Dave about his experiences on May 8, 2013, 7 PM at the Brampton Golf Club. Call 905-874-2919 or email info@artsbrampton.ca to register.

http://www.artsbrampton.ca/hacems.asp

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

HACE BoA 2011

Thanks to everyone who participated in 2011’s HACE Business of the Arts Workshop weekend! It wouldn’t have been a success without you and our hard-working, gracious presenters.

Images are now up of this fantastic weekend. Keep on the look out for a video or two.

Nov. 10, 11, 12, & 13 – HACE™ Business of the Arts Workshop Weekend

BAC is honoured this year to have as one of our featured speakers musician Cindy Church, a creative force in a number of musical groups including Quartette and Lunch at Allen’s. Now living in Toronto, she has nt only acquired a national reputation as one of the best singers in the country, but an international one as well. Learn about her experiences in “Cindy Church, a musical journey”. Also meet and listen to Ted Outerbridge’s struggles as a performing magician in “29 Years of Survival – Magically”. The Brampton Arts Council’s HACE™ Business of the Arts Workshops will be held on marketing, business start-up, networking and more at the Brampton Golf Club (7700 Kennedy Rd. S., Brampton). For more details and/or to register Call 905-874-2919, email info@artsbrampton.ca or click on the following links to see a complete. FREE to Bramptonians. COURSE DESCRIPTION. http://www.artsbrampton.ca/workshops.asp

Update, Nov 1, 2011. HACE Presenter Ted Outerbridge has recently won Ontario Contact's Award of Excellence.

Teen Author Readings

CALLING ALL TEENS TO SHOWCASE YOUR WRITING!
Share your original stories, poems, writings, and musical compositions with the Brampton community.

Teen Author Readings
Thursday, February 17, 2011
at Four Corners Branch
6:00 to 8:00 pm

Teen Author Readings encourage and inspire published and budding teen authors to share their work. The evening promises magnificent presentations from aspiring and talented young writers and music composers, as they share their original poems, short stories, essays, skits, songs and musical compositions. Writers are encouraged to not only present in English but also other languages of their preference and proficiency.

Please contact Surita Dey at 905-793-4636 x4354 or email at sdey@bramlib.on.ca by January 31, 2011

Brampton Day Festivities!

I had a great time this Saturday at Brampton Day in the Community Village!

The City of Brampton did it up by creating various spaces, activities and fee goodies for all those who wanted to celebrate in Brampton’s amenities. They took over most of downtown; from Gage Park to City Hall to Rose Theatre.

We at the BAC were so busy at our tent in Gage Park that it felt like we had just got there by the time we packed up. Accompanying our tent, was the Graphic Novel of the Arts. A kind of open mic round robin concert we put on with artists ranging from spoken word poetry to finger picking blues to dance and of course, singing. Thanks to all those participated with performance or volunteering. We appreciate your time, effort and expression. For more pictures, click here.

What about you? Tell us about your experience with Brampton Day. What was your best memory of the celebration? Mine was the cake. ;) :)