Share your arts and services with Brampton's business community!

The Brampton Arts Council is pleased to once again host and sponsor the Brampton Board of Trade – “AFTER BUSINESS EVENT” on Wednesday, March 5, 2014.

BAC 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 served basis from all BAC Individual members and member groups in good standing.  Space is limited.  

You will find more details in the application package here: http://www.artsbrampton.ca/pdf/BBOT2014BoothApplication.pdf . Complete applications are due on or before 12 noon, February 26, 2014.

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

Curious about "After Business"? Check out images from last year's event here: http://picasaweb.google.com/113253991346504907378/BramptonBoardOfTradeAfterBusiness2013

Have you signed up yet?

Less than a week to sign up for Business of the Arts Weekend. With speakers like international hitmaker Dan Hill, dance superstar Robert Desrosiers and other professionals from various disciplines, it's a great time to come to this FREE to Bramptonians event. Check out the schedule below OR get more details at http://www.artsbrampton.ca/workshops.asp

Register by calling 905-874-2919 or emailing info@artsbrampton.ca

THE SUMMIT NEXT WEEK! HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET?

April 23, 8 AM – 5 PM. BRAMPTON CREATIVE ECONOMY SUMMIT. HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET? Back for its 2^nd year this City of Brampton event, partners with the BAC and other community groups to plan, inspire, and network with various industry, education and community members. You can register at http://www.brampton.ca/en/Business/edo/Pages/CreativeEconomySummit.aspx

You are invited to the...

 

Brampton Arts Council

Annual General Meeting

March 26, 2013

Registration – 7:00pm

Meeting – 7:30pm

City Hall Council Chambers, 4^th Floor

2 Wellington Street West, Brampton

Free parking in garage under City Hall.

After the meeting, members and guests have an opportunity to mingle and network during the reception.

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

Looking forward to seeing you.

Sincerely,

Marnie Richards, CHRP

Executive Director

Brampton Arts Council

After Business Event 2013

The Brampton Arts Council is pleased to once again host and sponsor the Brampton Board of Trade – “AFTER BUSINESS EVENT” on Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

 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 served basis from all BAC Individual members and member groups in good standing.  Space is limited.  You will find more details in the attached application package.  Complete applications are due on or before 12 noon, February 21^st, 2013.

 

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

 

Application:

http://www.artsbrampton.ca/pdf/BAC%20AFTER%20BUSINESS%202013%20Booth%20Application%20Form.pdf

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

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

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!

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

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 .

BramptonGuardian Article: HACE Business for the Arts weekend

Uh oh! Another one of Brampton's secrets are out. Better book your workshops now before they're full. Check out the link below for the Brampton Guardian article on upcoming HACE workshops for next week!
BramptonGuardian Article: HACE Business for the Arts weekend





To the left: Featured HACE Presenter Cindy Church talks about her experiences as a classical musician in "Cindy Church, a musical journey" on the morning of Saturday, November 12, 2011. Find out more about the workshops and others: http://www.artsbrampton.ca/workshops.asp .

Social Network Anxiety? Try HACE Workshop Facebook Fearlessness!

Facebook Fearlessness!
_{Building your on-line presence.}

Ever wondered how you could share your art and ideas with over 800 million people? One word, two syllables - Facebook. In today's world, one of the fastest and easiest ways to promote yourself and your work is to utilize the far reaching scope of the Internet and social media sites. But not everyone is as tech savvy as they would like to be and this fear of entering the realm of social media has caused many to miss opportunities to network and build connections with their audience. This session will review how you can use one of these sites, Facebook, to build your on-line presence, to connect with your audience, and to take advantage of online word-of-mouth. Learn the pro's and con's of using Facebook, general social media etiquette, and ways to promote your work to the widest audience.

Brampton Library's Jenny Omstead presents November 10, 2011 at 7:30 pm at the Brampton Golf Club for BAC's HACE Business of the Arts Workshop. See more workshops at http://www.artsbrampton.ca/workshops.asp

Getting ready for the 24th annual Mayor's Luncheon

The Brampton Arts Council announces the details of the 24th 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 cool sounds of singer, David Myles, celebrate King Tut’s Egypt and reveal the recipients of the Arts Person of the Year and Harry Dale Literary Grant. We hope to see you on stage at the Rose Theatre Brampton on Tuesday, September 20, 2011. There are a limited number of seats so order yours today! Call (905) 874-2919 or email info@artsbrampton.ca.

Pictured above is 2010’s recipient of the Arts Person of the Year, Kelly McNeil with BAC President Licia Vreugde.