2012 FALL ARTIST & WRITERS RESIDENCY AWARD

This residency opportunity is a unique way for young and emerging artists to cultivate new ideas, access a rich library of arts resources, learn about career-building opportunities, and develop an understanding of the art world from a business perspective.

ABOUT THE AWARD
Six emerging artists will receive a one-week (7 days) residency at our Open Studio in Prince Edward County. The selected applicants will be given a private studio space and given access to the Spark Box Studio equipment and resources, as well, winners will be provided with living accommodations for their week-long stay. They will also have access to career guidance from owners Chrissy Poitras and Kyle Topping, along with, local community members.The Fall Residency Award runs from August 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012. Please be advised that the award is for 7 consecutive days.. Please be advised that the award is for 7 consecutive days. Applying for the Residency Award gives artists the opportunity to practice an essential business skill in the art world: the application process.

HOW DO I APPLY?
Any emerging artist living in Ontario, between the ages of 19-29, is invited to apply for the Spark Box Studio Residency Award. Apply by May 31, 2012 to be considered for the Award.

Applications found here:
http://sparkboxstudio.com/2012-fall-award/

City of Brampton Public Art Program

The Brampton Arts Council and the City of Brampton are pleased to invite Canadian artists and artist-led teams to submit proposals for the Nelson Square Parking Garage mural competition. Installation: Late Fall 2012.  Deadline for Submission: Thursday, May 31, 2012 Questions? Contact the Public Art Task Force: Phone: 905-874-2844 x 62810 Email: publicart@brampton.ca  Read more here: http://www.artsbrampton.ca/NF/NelsonCalltoartists.pdf  (Need Adobe Reader)

Originally published at 10:59 AM on April 25, 2012
Republished at 11:45 AM on May 1, 2012. 2:26 PM on May 8, 2012

CALL FOR LOCAL MUSICIANS

to participate in this year's Brampton Global Jazz and Blues Festival. Find out the details here: http://bactalk.blogspot.ca/2012/04/call-for-local-musicians-to-participate.html

Originally published at 10:53 AM on April 25, 2012
Republished at 11:40 AM on May 1, 2012, 2: 27 PM on May 8

AUDITIONS!

May 15 & 16, 7:30 pm – 10pm at 115 Orenda Road. CALLING ALL PERFORMERS! Auditions for Peel Panto Players Black Box Festival.  For more info, www.peelplayers.com

Next NSAI meeting

May 22, 7 pm. at the Brampton Arts Council offices, 24A Alexander St, Contact Dan McVeigh for more info: dman-music@rogers.com

NEW SPACE FOR RENT

October 2011 - Aug. 2012 - N E W S P A C E F O R R E N T (daytime or evenings) Small studios, large rehearsal rooms, some equipment, reasonable prices subsidized by http://www.synergyartssociety.com/ (Sandalwood & Kennedy). Daily, Monthly and Seasonal rates. For more info, please call 416-902-0658.

Originally published on November 9th, 2011.

S U M M E R C A M P

S U M M E R  C A M P- (as low as $120 weekly!) A combination of Music, Dance, Drama & Art! FUNtastic Educational Affordable Programs! Experienced teachers. Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:30 pm. Extra extended care also available upon request.  Choose your stay... from 1 hr, 1 day, 1 week, 1 month.  "Drop-In" available if spaces vacant.  Visit  www.SynergyPerformingArtsAcademy.ca or call (905) 846-5000 to pre-register by phone and save a spot!  Friday mini-concerts for parents, friends & the community!  Call to reserve a free spot.

Vendor spaces available

Still some vendor space available! Learnapalooza Festival, Sat, July 21 @ Terry Miller Arena. A brain-stretching festival of arts, crafts, music, fun and learning too! 
Visit http://www.learnapaloozabrampton.ca/. Presented by the BramptonArtFair.com.

HGNO Open House

May 26, 2012, 1 – 4 pm . Higher Ground Neighbourhood Outreach’s Open House at 42 Scott Street. Come, see, hear and celebrate the new home of HGNO. 416.802.7664. http://www.hgno.org/

affordable, fun arts & crafts workshops

Sat May 26. The Art Workshop has affordable, fun arts & crafts workshops and classes. Join us for Photography 101! Many other creative outlets available! Visit our website at http://www.theartworkshop.ca/. (Brought to you by the Brampton Art Fair.)