CALL FOR ARTISTS/PERFORMERS! (Apr 2)

Habitat for Humanity Brampton-Caledon is having a dedication ceremony for one of its partner families on April 2, 2 – 3 PM, 20 Hoskins Square. They are looking for members of Brampton’s arts community to participate. Here are some ideas:

-       Perform a song as part of the ceremony

-       Write a song about home and family to be performed at the ceremony

-       Provide ambient music

-       Donate a piece of art to the family as a housewarming gift and be acknowledged from the podium for doing so.

Contact Erica Phillips at 416-271-5932 if interested.

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.

SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED

2 WEEKS LEFT! DEADLINE: February 28 for SUBMISSION TO 7th Annual Open Juried Art & Photography Show at Beaux-Arts Brampton, 70 Main St N. Announcement of selections: March 14 Visit www.beaux-artsbrampton.com

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)

March Break – Synergy Camp

March 10-14, 8 AM – 5:30 PM. March Break – Synergy Camp! Presented by Synergy Performing Arts Academy at 51 Mountainash Rd or 180 Sandalwood Pkwy E, #2000. Early Reg Special: Sign up 2 students, get one free! - expires Feb. 24. Music, Dance, Drama & Art combined! Ideal for ages 4-10. Flexible plans. Ask for details. Cost: $149! Synergyperformingartsacademy.ca (905)846-5000.  

Ontario Butter Tart Call

CALL FOR ARTISTS/PERFORMERS! Do you have a special talent? Want to share it with a festival crowd? The Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival on June 14 in Midland, ON is looking for artists, street entertainers and culinary artists. For more info, contact http://www.buttertartfestival.ca

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

North Brampton Water Colour Society invites you...

Hello Fellow Water Colour Artists

With the New Year approaching the North Brampton Water Colour Society would like you to consider joining our group for 2014. With over 20 years of experience and group history we are the only water colour group that shares this much talent. For the last 8 years, we have rewarded ourselves by exhibiting our talent at Beaux Arts Brampton Gallery.

We will commence again in the New Year starting Thursday January 9, 2014 and meet 49 times per year. It’s up to you how often you paint with us. The doors are open from 7 to 10 pm. Space is LIMITED so please inquire now!!! Membership application form is available upon request. $140.00 annual fee applies.

New to the group? Not convinced yet? Please come visit us and bring along your supplies. Enjoy a relaxing evening energizing your creativity with paper and paint totally free for one session.

Located at:  Loafers Lake Parks & Rec. Center, off of Conestoga and Sandlewood Parkway. We share parking space with the City Library. 

For more information, please contact Henny Dagenais at henny.dagenais@rogers.com

Originally published on January 22, 2014 at 10:26 AM
Republished on January 23, 2013 at 11:07 AM, February 5, 2014 at  11:01 AM, February 13, 2014 at 11:32 AM.

FREE youth workshops schedule from Youth Arts Against Violence

FREE youth workshops schedule for Youth Arts Against Violence, Tuesday – Thursday, 4 – 7 pm. Ages 12 – 24 are welcome. Tuesday is Music Production &/or Step Dance, Wednesday is Photography or Modern Batik, & Thursday is Photoshop or Visual Arts. Friday, 4:30 – 6:30 PM is Drama workshops are at the Eclypse Youth Centre, 60 West Drive, St 101.. Please call to register a space. 905-790-7707

Originally published on June 6th, 2013 at 2:16pm
Republished on June 13th, 2013 at 10:42am, July 11th, 2013 at 2:58pm, August 6, 2013 at 9:46am, and August 8, 2013 at 10:04am, August 27, 2013 at 10:45 AM, August 29, 2013 at 2:51pm, Sept 18, 2013 at 1:49 pm, October 30, 2013 at 11:35 AM, NOvember 14, 2013 at 10:19 AM, January 9, 2014 at 11:19 AM, February 13, 2014 at 11:30 AM.

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