ART IN THE OPEN IS BACK!

Deadline: May 1, 2014. 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 at the local Farmers’ Market. In its 15th year, Art in the Open is still going strong! 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. For more info, (905) 874-2919 or kelly@artsbrampton.ca. Note: Limited jeweller space. http://bit.ly/1dXL4XJ Spread the word.

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

Mayor's Luncheon and Art in the Open

More photos have been released of this year's BAC events and the ensuing excitement they evoked.


More Art in the Open 2013 images from talented buskers, beautiful art work, friendly people and city officials visiting our artists and city.

http://picasaweb.google.com/113253991346504907378/MoreArtInTheOpen2013

Mayor's Luncheon for the Arts 2013 images are also up. Thank you to our sponsors and prize donors that contributed to your local arts community. Congrats to award recipients: Joan Doane for the Harry Dale Literary Grant, Katrina Ostapchuk for the Leon Argamasilla Bacardi Award of Excellent, and Chuck Scott for Arts Person of the Year.

http://picasaweb.google.com/113253991346504907378/MayorSLuncheonForTheArts201302

BAC Snap'd all over Brampton!

Did you catch the Art in the Open artists at the Farmers' Market? Snapd Brampton did. Check out their coverage here: http://www.snapbram.com/index.php?option=com_sngevents&id[0]=501232&lang=en

 

Snapd also covered our recognition of corporate donors and sponsors at the Mayor's Luncheon for the Arts. The theme? Rule, Brittania! Good british music and food was enjoyed by all. Recipents for the Harry Dale Literary Grant, Leon Argamasilla Bacardi Award of Excellence and Arts Person of the Year were also announced. See the action: http://www.snapbram.com/index.php?option=com_sngevents&id[]=501251

 Thanks for sharing our work with the community Snapd!

Brampton Arts in Bloom

Join us for a gala event celebrating Brampton's vibrant and diverse arts community.

The performance will showcase the amazing talent and creativity fostered in our city.

Hosted by Jennifer Valentyne | Music Direction by David Warrack

Enjoy performances by:

Shannon Butcher; Brampton Concert Band; Brampton Festival Singers; Brampton Music Theatre; Jazz Mechanics; Peel Panto Players; The Rock School Brampton; The Rose Orchestra; St. Thomas Aquinas Drama Department and MORE!

Share the event with friends and family!

905-874-2800 | www.rosetheatre.ca

Supported in partnership by the Arts & Culture Division of the City of Brampton and the Brampton Arts Council.

ARTIST CALL - ART IN THE OPEN 2013

Thank you!

BAC thanks the public, members and groups who shared the Sister Cities International (SCI) Showcase link in and around Facebook. We appreciate you spreading the word to Brampton’s youth. Don’t forget to promote to young artists you know as the deadline for artist projects is next week Monday!

Local artist gone but not forgotten

It is our sad news to announce that local artist Helen Purvis passed away recently. She was a long time member of Brampton Arts Council and Beaux-Arts Brampton. We offer our deepest condolences to her loved ones.

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

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

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.