Free* Facebook/Twitter Workshop

February 22, 1 PM - 4:30 PM. A HACE Mini-Series Workshop: Beyond the Basics-Social Media for Artists and Cultural Organizations. at the Brampton Golf Club, 7700 Kennedy Rd S. An intermediate workshop offered from the BAC on Facebook & Twitter taught by popular presenter James Fowler. www.artsbrampton.ca/haceMS.asp

*Free to Bramptonians (residents or workers) involved in the arts sector.

Originally published on February 13, 2014 at 11:33 AM.

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!

FREE Marketing and Sponsorship Workshop!

 The BAC is proud to announce Mini HACE™ Series Event

"Marketing and Sponsorship"
Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 7 PM at the Brampton Golf Club

Overview: Explore an opportunity to look at sponsorship as a marketing and sales function.  Attendees can expect to get an overview of 3 key elements:

1.  Identifying a prospect and creating a fundraising pipeline.
2. Value proposition of the organization. 
3. Effective Implementation of process.

Sudarshan “Suds” Jagannathan is an active and thinking citizen of India and Canada. Professionally, Suds brings 16 years in Sales/Consulting and being a catalyst for Change across the travel, telecom and financial sectors (last role - Director, Business Development, Canada - Travelport). Here, Suds has been successful in creating new or breathing life into existing 'organisms', and yield powerful results. Suds is also part of Toronto's little known secret, http://www.masadvise.ca, a volunteer consulting group, where Suds focuses on Marketing, Sales, Fundraising and Branding initiatives to non-profit agencies - again, with real results. Additionally, Suds mentors new immigrants and has served on a few non-profit boards. Suds believes in dreaming big and executing small victories that realize that dream. Latest rumor is that Suds is now transitioning over to the Social Development sector, continuing to daydream and EXECUTE. Suds' pipeline of ideas include Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Enterprises. With so much time left, Suds plays cricket for the Toronto's oldest cricket club and is learning how to sing. Suds is driven by the desire to illuminate within, share the light with the world and believes in the Gandhian doctrine - "It starts with one".

REGISTER NOW!

905-874-2919  info@artsbrampton.ca

CALL FOR ARTISTS (VISUAL) - ART IN THE OPEN

LAST WEEK TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS!

Originally published on February 27, 2013 at 1:41 PM

Republished on March 7, 2013 at 11:14 AM, March 20, 2013 at 2:22 PM, April 4, 2:42 PM, April 29, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Perpetual Bazaar Garage Sale Fundraiser

September 8, 10AM .Perpetual Bazaar presents an IN-STORE Garage Sale fundraiser. 

Donations are being accepted in the form of craft supplies eg. wool, fabric, jewellery making, art paints,etc. or any re-usable small household items. Items can be dropped off at the store on 21 Queen Street W or call 905-453-5525 for pick up. 

We also need volunteers for the store and assisting at the summer market as well as new vendors.  Items must be hand-crafted and will be sold on consignment.

Originally published on July 19, 2012 on 2:31PM
Republished on July 26, 2012 at 1:17PM, July 31, 2012 at 3:54PM, Aug 09, 2012 at 11:01AM, Aug 28 2012 at 1:05PM, Sep 6, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Calling Out for Volunteers!!!

Not for profit group Perpetual Bazaar in downtown Brampton is looking for volunteers to help man the shop and with special events, like Farmers' Market on Saturdays. Volunteers who are 55 and over are also asked to help create in-store items. If interested, contact abelfamily@sympatico.ca.

Originally published on July 04, 2012 on 12:52 AM
Republished on July 12, 2012 on 3:08pm

Art in the Open 2012



Less than a month 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.

ART IN THE OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS/ARTISANS

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. Please note there is limited jeweller space. www.artsbrampton.ca/aito.asp Please remember to pass the word on.

Originally posted on 2/28/12 at 11:34 AM

Schmoozefest II

February 23, 2012, 5 – 7 pm. SCHMOOZEFEST II at the Brampton Golf Club. A members networking event! A follow-up to the first very successful Schmoozefest held last May, where all members (groups & individuals) can come and let others know what is new with them. The format includes 2 minute time slots to get up and speak to everyone from the podium. Only 15 time slots available. No charge to attend or present. Light refreshments will be served. To sign-up for a presentation, please complete and return this linked form by February 9, to the office. If you are not presenting it is a good opportunity to chat with your fellow artists. To RSVP your attendance to the event, please advise the office by February 16.

Don't forget about HACE Business of the Arts Workshops

Nov. 10, 11, 12, & 13 – BAC is honoured this year to have as one of our featured speakers musician Cindy Church, a creative force in a number of musical groups including Quartette and Lunch at Allen’s. Now living in Toronto, she has not only acquired a national reputation as one of the best singers in the country, but an international one as well. Learn about her experiences in “Cindy Church, a musical journey”. Also meet and listen to Ted Outerbridge’s struggles as a performing musician in “29 Years of Survival – Magically”. The Brampton Arts Council’s HACE™ Business of the Arts Workshops will be held on marketing, business start-up, networking and more at the Brampton Golf Club (7700 Kennedy Rd. S., Brampton). For more details and/or to register Call 905-874-2919, email info@artsbrampton.ca or click on the following links to see a complete http://www.artsbrampton.ca/workshops.asp

LAST WEEK TO GET YOUR ART!! June 25 – Oct. 8, 2011.

Art in the Open. See and buy BAC members’ original hand-crafted artwork. LAST Saturday rain or shine! Check out Garden Square (Main & Queen St.) as part of the Farmers Market in downtown Brampton for one-of-a-kind gifts. FREE attendance.

Mayor's Luncheon for the Arts

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. 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 Art Person of the Year, Kelly McNeil with BAC President Licia Vreugde.

"Art in the Open" call for artists and artisans

The BAC is calling for artists and artisans to participate in our annual artist event “Art in the Open” featured at the Brampton Farmers’ Market.

AitO allows Brampton’s visitors and residents access and exposure to original, hand crafted works of art. Artists and artisans providing this service make our event an authentic community and cultural experience. Art in the Open begins every Saturday 7am-1pm - rain or shine - from June 18th to October 8th, 2011.

If you are interested in as a full-time or part-time vendor, please contact our info@artsbrampton.ca for an application. See linked poster.

The Studios of Brampton Tour 2011 is looking for some fresh faces!

We need committee members to meet once a month and assist in the organization and marketing of the tour. Since our committee is small and "hands-on" this is your chance to make a difference and have your voice heard, as well as support the arts in Brampton. We're looking for "creative types." All are welcome! If you are interested in getting involved, call the Brampton Arts Council at 905-874-2919 or email charlene@artsbrampton.ca

HACE™ Business of the Arts Workshop Weekend

Nov. 11, 12, 13, & 14 –BAC is honoured this year to have reporter, personality, and author Dini Petty. Known for her vivacious free spirit, Petty will share her triumphs and tribulations in the seminar examining her experiences. Also similarly Canadian icon, Skip Prokop of Lighthouse fame hosts his workshop “Get Rid of the Smoka Machines” expressing his life knowledge. The Brampton Arts Council’s HACE™ Business of the Arts Workshops will be held on marketing, business start-up, networking and more at the Brampton Golf Club (7700 Kennedy Rd. S., Brampton). For more details and/or to register Call 905-874-2919 or click on the following links to see a complete COURSE DESCRIPTION.