YOUNG JOURNALISTS/REPORTERS

CALLING YOUNG ASPIRING WRITERS/JOURNALISTS. DEADLINE: March 7, 2014. Must be at least 16 years old AND in your last year of high school for your chance to win a $250 bursary. The Brampton Guardian wants to know ‘What is the single most significant topic that matters to you and directly affects your community?’ For more info, try http://bit.ly/1eOkiof

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

Youth Writers Club Meeting

December 11, 6 - 8 PM.  Youth Writers Club Meeting at Four Corners Brampton Library. 67 Queen St E. Writing Club for ages 13-19. Registration required. 905-793-4636. www.bramptonlibrary.ca

CALL FOR YOUNG ARTISTS, AUTHORS & PHOTOGRAPHERS

Be original. Be creative. 

Be part of the new Canada Day Challenge!

The Department of Canadian Heritage invites youth between 8 and 18 years old to enter the new Canada Day Challenge (formerly the Canada Day Poster Challenge).  

It is an opportunity for young people to express what Canada means to them by submitting a piece of creative work inspired by this year’s theme Canada: Strong and Free.  

They can enter in one, two or all three of the following categories:

· Draw it! (original poster design)
· Snap it! (digital photography)
· Write it! (creative writing)

Plus, they can win great prizes, including a trip to Ottawa, Ontario to take part in the 2013 Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill, an iPad mini and much more!  

For more information on the Canada Day Challenge, including complete contest rules and regulations, entry forms and printer-friendly learning resources, please visit www.challenge.pch.gc.ca.

The submission deadline is March 22, 2013. Best of luck to all those who participate!

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Sois original. Sois créatif. Relève le Défi de la fête du Canada!

Le ministère du Patrimoine canadien est fier d’inviter les jeunes entre 8 et 18 ans à participer au nouveau Défi de la fête du Canada (anciennement le Défi de l’affiche de la fête du Canada).

C’est une occasion pour les jeunes d’exprimer ce que le Canada signifie pour eux en soumettant une œuvre inspirée par le thème de cette année Des plus brillants exploits.

Les jeunes peuvent participer dans l’une, deux ou trois des catégories suivantes :

· Dessine-le! (affiche originale)
· Prends-le en photo! (photo numérique)
· Écris-le! (création littéraire)

Il y a des très beaux prix à gagner, y compris un voyage à Ottawa pour participer aux célébrations de la fête du Canada 2013 sur la Colline du Parlement, un iPad mini et beaucoup plus!

Visitez notre site au www.defi.pch.gc.ca pour en apprendre davantage sur le Défi et pour télécharger le matériel d’apprentissage imprimable.

La date limite pour participer au concours est le 22 mars 2013. Bonne chance à tous les participants!

Originally published on  February 11, 2013 at 1:34 PM
Republished on February 13, 2013 at 3:32 PM, February 27, 2013 at 1:11 PM, March 7, 2013 at 11:07 AM, March 20, 2013 at 2: 21 PM, 

Youth Writers Club Meeting

December 12 at Four Corners Brampton Library Branch, 65 Queen St E. Open to Secondary school students. This club and it’s monthly meetings are to inspire and enhance the writing skills of aspiring youth writers, to publish selected works, and to learn from special guest authors. www.BramptonLibrary.ca 905-793-4636. Registration required. Limited space of 20.

Youth Writers Club

September 26, 2012 to May 29, 2013. Youth Writers Club begins soon! At the Brampton Library Four Corners Branch, 65 Queen St. E. Open to Secondary school students. This club and it’s monthly meetings are to inspire and enhance the writing skills of aspiring youth writers, to publish selected works, and to learn from special guest authors. www.BramptonLibrary.ca 905-793-4636. Registration required. Limited space of 20.

Originally published on September 24, 2012 at 11:21 PM

Opportunities at the BAC

LAST WEEK!
Click the following links to view these BAC opportunities:

For aspiring writers:
Deadline Approaching: Harry Dale Literary Grant

Recognize arts people and artists in our community:
Looking for 2012 Arts Person of the Year

Originally published on Aug 09, 2012 at 11:34AM
Republished on Aug 16, 2012 at 10:03AM, Aug 23 2012 at 10:59AM, Aug 28, 2012 at 11:46AM

Check Out these Great Workshops!

Summer's not over yet! Check out these great workshops at the Art Workshop, a division of Brampton Art Fair. Most classes are only $25 and all materials supplied! Email to register. Workshops include: Sewing Basics, Yay! Comic Book Fun!, Stained Glass Painting, Script Writing, Improv Fun & more. theartworkshop.ca

Originally published on Aug16, 2012 at 10:09AM

Local author wins Arthur Ellis award



Pictured here: Well-known
Canadian mystery writer
Mary Jane Maffini with
Arthur Ellis award
winner, Cathy Astolfo



More congratulations go out to BAC member Cathy Astolfo for being the recipient of the national Arthur Ellis Award and her work “What Kelly Did”. When receiving the award, Cathy had this to say when receiving her award: “Thank-you to NorthWord Magazine for giving my story a home. To the ...  judges for picking mine from all the fabulous stories on the final list.To my family, friends, and Crime Writers of Canada colleagues, I wouldn’t be standing here if it weren’t for you, especially my husband Vince. This story is about a teacher and a child, so I dedicate my award to all teachers and to the children who have made my life spectacular.”

Yet more good news...

We give proper respect to Cathy Astolfo and the recent honour of being shortlisted for the national Arthur Ellis award and her work “What Kelly Did”.