INSERT & AD DEADLINES

REMINDER: The deadline of January 19, 2013 is coming up for Feb – April 2013 NEWSLETTER INSERTS AND ADS. Advertisers please submit your graphic or hard copy copy/data by January 11, 2013. Contact Sandra@artsbrampton.ca for additional info on advertising.

Do you have your CAP application in yet?

BAC member groups should have received their notice for the Community Art Project funding. The funding will be given to not-for-profit, incorporated, Brampton Arts Council member groups in good standing. There is an application and selection process. The successful applicants will receive funds towards a small project that the group wishes to do in 2013. It cannot be used for regular operational or capital expenses. A written proposal for the project; a budget for the project; and some financial information of the applicant will be required. Please contact Marnie Richards prior to filling out the application to ensure that you are applying for a project within the criteria. Reach her directly at mrichards@artsbrampton.ca or phone 905-874-2919 ext. 3. Application submissions Deadline is January 30, 2013.

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