BAC is looking for nominees for the 2013 Arts Person of the Year (APY)

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 Sept. 17, 2013. DEADLINE IS AUG. 29, 2013.  http://www.artsbrampton.ca/pdf/APYnom.pdf

(Pictured: Jade Jager Clark received APY in 2012. She is the youngest APY in BAC history.) 

New! HACE Mini Series Workshop

September 24, 2013, 7 PM. "Ticketing Tips, Trends and the Customer’s Experience"

An open discussion of the trends, tips and marketing ideas as they relate to ticket sales and the customer’s experience. The group will examine what they are doing that’s working, what challenges they are experiencing, what their customers expect and how this might be achieved. http://www.artsbrampton.ca/haceMS.asp

Art in the Open featured in South Asian Observer

Brampton Farmer's Market and Art in the Open were featured in the June 28th issue of the South Asian Observer. The Brampton Arts Council is thrilled with its exposure. Come visit us every Saturday from 7am until 1pm at Garden Square in glorious Downtown Brampton.

- An Pham

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 Continuing into its 5th year, learn more about the excellent opportunity for unpublished writers of all ages.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