Kids Art and Book Club

February 27, 6:30 - 8 PM. Kids Art and Book Club at Peel Art Gallery Museum + Archives, 9 Wellington St E. Join the Brampton Library and PAMA for a free, fun program where you will show off your artistic and literary talents. Talk about some of your favourite books, create your own art masterpieces and more! Register in advance at 905-793-4636. FREE.

Graphic Novel Series

Have you ever wanted to create your own graphic novel or comic book? Join local independent creators and cartoonists for four individual sessions that will get you ready to create your own graphic novel.

·            Series 1: Self-Publishing Comics Panel with Local Independent Creators  – Jan. 25 from 1 – 3 p.m.

·            Series 2: Breaking Into Comics with J Torres – Feb. 1 from 1 – 3 p.m.
· Series 3: How to Draw with Scott Chantler – March 1 from 1 – 3 p.m. 
·            Series 4: Comic Writing with Ricky Lima – March 8 from 1 – 3 p.m.   

 Fee Per Session: $15 (PAMA Non-members); $12.75 (PAMA Members)

PAMA'S Family Day

February 17, 10 AM - 4:30 PM. Family Day at PAMA, 9 Wellington St E. Spend a fun-filled Family day at PAMA! Bring the whole family to take part in free museum activities, art workshops and exhibitions. pama.peelregion.ca Read more the day’s itinerary: http://bit.ly/1bqz9ni

Originally posted on February 6, 2014 at 10:58 AM 

Family Day at PAMA

PAMA CELEBRATES FAMILY DAY WITH
FREE ADMISSION, INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES AND MORE

BRAMPTON, ON. (Feb. 3, 2014) – Residents and their families are invited to spend a fun-filled day at the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) this Family Day! On Monday, Feb. 17, enjoy a free day of fascinating exhibitions, interactive activities and exciting workshops. Take advantage of some much-deserved family time with a full day of exploration, connections and creations at PAMA.

PAMA staff will be on hand throughout the day to provide information on the many exhibitions featured at the art gallery, museum and archives. The True Patriot: The Next Generation of Canadian Superheroes exhibition showcases the best in graphic novels, while George Walker’s The Mysterious Death of Tom Thomson features a limited edition, hand-printing volume of 100 engravings, and Inked: Tattoos and the Stories They Tell explores the popularity of tattooing through a crowdsourced exhibition.

Here’s what’s happening throughout the day:

·         Superhero ‘Selfies’ Activity
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Manning Square  

Children can show off their superpowers by dressing up in superhero costumes, provided by PAMA, and creating their own facemasks, arm bands, power rings and sound effect cards during our hands-on activity. Families can capture their little masked crusaders in front of a decorated comic-style frame using their own cameras or smartphones.

·         Full-Grown, Full-Blown Superheroes
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Throughout PAMA   

Spot life-sized costumed superheroes as they stroll through PAMA by day before they prepare to fight crime at night.

·         Curate Your Own Exhibition Activity
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Manning Square  

Be a curator for a day! Using images from the PAMA collection, select the pieces that you would put together in your very own ‘museum exhibition’. 

·         Instructor Led Drop-In Family Activities
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Studio 1 and Classroom 1 

Our popular drop-in family activities will be available all day! Join our educators as they lead you through great exhibition-based activities including making pierced-tin lantern designs and creating your own comic character costume.

·         The World of Comics and Superheroes Workshop
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Art Gallery Studio 2     

Inspired by PAMA’s True Patriot: The Next Generation of Canadian Superheroes exhibition, Kevin Hickey from Stadium Comics dives into the world of comics and superheroes. Explore the history of comics, collecting, learn some fun facts, and create your own cover for a comic.

·         True Patriot Book Signing
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.; Art Gallery Lobby 

Meet some of the creators of True Patriot comic book anthology and get your copy signed. Comics are available for purchase at the PAMA store.

·         Drop-In Interactive Henna Demonstrations
1 – 3:30 p.m.; Museum   

With inspiration from the exhibition Inked: Tattoos and the Stories They Tell, turn your hands into a work of art during our drop-in, interactive Henna/Mehndi demonstration with artist Sofia Mian.  

·         Jay Stephens Avro Arrow Discussion
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.; Museum, Second Floor   

Join comic book creator Jay Stephens as he takes visitors through his work based around the Avro Arrow, Canada’s most famous aircraft.

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PAMA is a place to explore and learn about Peel Region’s culture and heritage, as well as use conversation, questions and stories to help make new and fascinating connections to the surrounding community. Throughout the year, PAMA offers a variety of workshops and programs for all ages, families and adults. With so many different programs to choose from, PAMA has something for everyone. Operated by the Region of Peel, PAMA is located at 9 Wellington St. E. in Brampton. Visit pama.peelregion.ca to learn more.

Break out PA Days at PAMA

December 20, 9 AM - 4:30 PM. Break out PA Days at PAMA at Peel Art Gallery, Museum + Archives, 9 Wellington St E. Pre registration required. Get your hands on a variety of arts and crafts. $35 per child per session. For more info, visit www.pama.peelregion.ca

PAMA recognized by OMA

PAMA RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION

by the ONTARIO MUSEUM ASSOCIATION

BRAMPTON, ON. (Nov. 11, 2013) – On Nov. 7, the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) was recognized by the Ontario Museum Association (OMA) for outstanding contributions to the Ontario museum community. PAMA received the Award of Excellence for Innovation and an Honourable Mention for Excellence in Exhibitions at the 2013 Awards of Excellence ceremony in Markham, Ontario.

“We are honoured to be recognized for PAMA’s commitment to creating valuable and innovative displays and exhibitions,” said Marty Brent, Acting Manager, PAMA. “We have aspired to create a space where visitors can learn about our community’s rich culture and heritage.”

PAMA received the Award of Excellence for Innovation for the Interactive Map of Peel, a 55” multi-touch screen built into a table that provides an interactive source of heritage and cultural history for Peel residents. This engaging technology bridges the gap between the Region’s past and present, and provides an interactive source of heritage and cultural history for all residents.

An Honourable Mention for the Excellence in Exhibitions category was presented to PAMA for We Are Here, the Story of Aboriginal People in Peel Region. This permanent exhibition gives voice to the Aboriginal community in Peel and beyond. Through innovative presentation and authentic voice, this exhibition provides visitors with an understanding of the Aboriginal experience over the past two centuries.

The Interactive Map of Peel was funded in part by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture and Sport and was created in partnership with Albion Bolton Historical Society, Brampton Heritage Board, Brampton Historical Society, Caledon Heritage Committee, Heritage Mississauga, Historic Bovaird House, Mississauga Library System, Museums of Mississauga, Streetsville Historical Society, and Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library. PAMA acknowledges the Peel Aboriginal Network, Mississauga of the New Credit First Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario, Credit River Métis Council, and distinguished advisors from the community in the development of We Are Here, the Story of Aboriginal People in Peel Region.

The Ontario Museum Association’s awards are designed to recognize outstanding contributions to the Ontario museum community with an emphasis on innovation, to advance the museum profession in Ontario and to encourage high standards of excellence in the museum field.

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PAMA is a place to explore and learn about Peel Region’s culture and heritage, as well as use conversation, questions and stories to help make new and fascinating connections to the surrounding community. Throughout the year, PAMA offers a variety of workshops and programs for all ages, families and adults. With so many different programs to choose from, PAMA has something for everyone. Operated by the Region of Peel, PAMA is located at 9 Wellington St. E. in Brampton. Visit pama.peelregion.ca to learn more.

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