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10/23/2026

Day one of the 2026 Brampton Creative Leaders Summit exceeded all expectations!

The day began with a keynote presentation from the Ontario Arts Council | Conseil des arts de l’Ontario CEO Michael Murray that challenged us all to consider the impact we have as artists in our community as well as on the economy of Brampton and Ontario.

We were then led by ’s Executive Director Diane Davy through an exercise where we articulated our personal or organizational vision, mission, and values.

After a wonderful lunch in the rooftop garden of 401 Richmond, we spent thr afternoon with Nonprofit Policy & Research Co-Founder Tara Mazurk discussing arts advocacy and how to influence change not only in Brampton but at all levels of government.

The summit would not have been possible without the support of the Canada Council for the Arts (Canada Council for the Arts) and our partners Work in Culture.

The Brampton Creative Leaders Summit is a curated professional development and leadership program for Brampton arts and culture leaders, organizers, and changemakers.

We can’t wait to see what emerges from day two of the summit!

10/22/2026

Your vote matters!

Municipal governments in Ontario are responsible for:
• Local Arts & Culture
• Libraries
• Parks and Recreation
• Economic Development
• Public Transit
• Youth Programs
• Senior Services
• Roads and Infrastructure
• Planning and By-Law Enforcement
• Fire and Emergency Services

Tell us why voting matters to you. What’s your priority this election?

Make sure your voice is heard. Vote for the arts on Monday, October 26th!

Go to brampton.ca/votes to confirm your eligibility to vote, voting locations and hours, who your candidates are, and what identification you need to bring.

10/21/2026

Do you have questions about applying to the 2027 Brampton Writer in Residence program?

Make sure to register for the Information Session on Monday, October 26th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The 2027 Brampton Writer in Residency will run for twelve weeks (February 1 - April 25) and offer both $4,500 in funding and a free, dedicated workspace at the Brampton Library Mount Pleasant Village Branch.

This residency is open to all GTA-based professional writers who have published a minimum of one adult or young adult book-length work, fiction or non-fiction, within the last five years. We will not be considering poetry and children’s literature at this time.

A key part of the residency is community involvement. The selected writer will be expected to develop and offer two workshops to the general public and hold regular office hours to work one-on-one with emerging local writers. A commitment of 120 hours to these activities is expected over the twelve weeks.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, November 8th at 11:59 PM

FUNDING: $4,500.00

The Brampton Writer in Residence Program is organized by BAO, Brampton Library and Festival of Literary Diversity

All the details, information session registration and the application form can all be found here https://bramptonartsorg.ca/opportunities/open-calls

Accessibility: Contact us at [email protected] to arrange assistance or support to apply to this call. Please contact us as soon as possible (minimum of five business days in advance) so that we can assist you in a timely manner.

10/19/2026

We’re thrilled to share that BAO is a community partner for DesignThinkers, Canada’s premier conference for design and creative professionals, coming to Toronto this October 20–21.

For over 25 years, DesignThinkers has created an opportunity for designers to come together to learn, share perspectives, build community and discuss where design is headed.

In-person and streaming tickets are available at designthinkers.com/tor.

10/16/2026

Join us for a Halloween-themed Open Studio+ on Wednesday, October 28th!

The QT Artist Mixer takes over Open Studio+ in the evening with a 'Halloween Crafting Evening' during which you will customize and dress up your own sock monster. The QT Artist Mixer is a new initiative for 2SLGBTQIA+ Brampton artists, creatives, and allies to gather, network and build community in a safe and welcoming space curated by Jasmine Canaviri (she/they) and gulzar (they/them).

As always, you can bring your own works in progress, use our art supplies and materials to start a new project, take pictures in our Photography Studio, find inspiration in our Community Library, record beats in our Recording Studio and so much more.

DATE: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
TIME: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
LOCATION: BAO Office, 8 Nelson, St W, Unit 301, Brampton
COST: FREE / Pay What You Choose

Drop in any time between noon and eight p.m. and make BAO your studio for day.

Register now https://bao-open-studio-plus-october2026.eventbrite.ca/?aff=BAOfacebook

Accessibility: Contact us at [email protected] to arrange assistance or support to register and/or participate in this event. Please contact us as soon as possible (minimum of four business days in advance) so that we can assist you in a timely manner.

Transportation: We can provide all-ages Brampton Transit Tickets to Brampton residents free of charge to those who need them for all BAO in-person events. If you would like to pick up a ticket for yourself and others attending with you, please email [email protected] prior to the event and we will have them available for you onsite. Tickets work for both Brampton Transit and Züm buses.

10/15/2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 Brampton Writer in Residence!

The residency will run for twelve weeks (February 1 - April 25) and offer both $4,500 in funding and a free, dedicated workspace at the Brampton Library, Mount Pleasant Village Branch.

The residency is open to all GTA-based professional writers who have published a minimum of one adult or young adult book-length work, fiction or non-fiction, within the last five years. We will not be considering poetry and children’s literature at this time.

A key part of the residency is community involvement. The selected writer will be expected to develop and offer two workshops to the general public and hold regular office hours to work one-on-one with emerging local writers. A commitment of 120 hours to these activities is expected over the twelve weeks.

Interested in applying but want to learn more? The Information Session on Monday, October 26th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. has you covered!

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, November 8th at 11:59 PM

FUNDING: $4,500.00

The Brampton Writer in Residence Program is a partnership between BAO, Brampton Library and .

All the details, information session registration and the application form can all be found here https://ow.ly/Akir50ZY7Fr

Accessibility: Contact us at [email protected] to arrange assistance or support to apply to this call. Please contact us as soon as possible (minimum of five business days in advance) so that we can assist you in a timely manner.

10/14/2026

Leading next week’s Power Hour: Build a Portfolio Website That Gets You Noticed is Format's Stanzie Tooth.

Stanzie is a former gallery director, who has spent decades reviewing portfolios for exhibitions, grants, and prizes, giving her a rare view into what actually gets creative work noticed.

Your portfolio website is one of the most important elements of your professional practice. It communicates who you are and what you do to the world. It must be structured to highlight your strongest work and curated to articulate your goals.

Whether you are sharing a fine art portfolio, a freelance lead generator, or a resume site, your portfolio is essential for success.

In the webinar, you will learn essential elements to consider and actionable strategies for presenting your work. You will leave this webinar with a clear plan for a portfolio website that gets you noticed!

DATE: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
TIME: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
LOCATION: Virtual (Zoom)
COST: FREE / Pay What You Choose

Register here https://ow.ly/W7IW50ZXG6h

Accessibility: Contact us at [email protected] to arrange assistance or support to register and/or participate in this event. Please contact us as soon as possible (minimum of four business days in advance) so that we can assist you in a timely manner.

10/09/2026

Today is the first day of Advance Voting in the 2026 City of Brampton municipal election.

We suggest you create an action plan to vote:

1. Make sure you can vote by checking the Voter's List.

2. Confirm your ward and voting location.

3. Save your voter notice (if you received one in the mail) and prepare the acceptable identification needed to show your name and address.

4. Vote in Advance on October 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 2026.

5. Vote by Proxy if you are unable to vote in-person during advance voting or on Voting Day. The deadline to certify an Appointment for Voting Proxy is Monday, October 26, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

6. Vote from Home if you are homebound due to illness, injury or disability. The deadline to request a home voting appointment is by 4:30 p.m. on October 9, 2026.

7. If you are experiencing homelessness, you can go to the City Clerk's Office at City Hall during business hours and complete an Affidavit of Residence and an Application to Amend the Voters' List.

8. Vote on Monday, October 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Go to brampton.ca/votes to confirm that you can vote, voting locations and hours, who your candidates are and what acceptable identification you need to bring.

10/07/2026

As part of the Brampton Guardian and Brampton Board of Trade's series on the 2026 City of Brampton municipal election, our executive director, Michael Vickers, has written a guest column highlighting the critical importance of the arts and culture sector to a thriving, growing city like ours.

You can find a link to the column here https://linktr.ee/baobrampton

If you support arts and culture in Brampton, please share this column and tag the candidates in your ward!

You can find the candidates running in your ward at brampton.ca/bramptonvotes.

10/06/2026

Learn how to get noticed with your portfolio website at our October Power Hour: Build a Portfolio Website That Gets You Noticed.

Your portfolio website is one of the most important elements of your professional practice. It communicates who you are and what you do to the world. It must be structured to highlight your strongest work and curated to articulate your goals.

Whether you are sharing a fine art portfolio, a freelance lead generator, or a resume site, your portfolio is essential for success.

In the webinar, you will learn essential elements to consider and actionable strategies for presenting your work. You will leave this webinar with a clear plan for a portfolio website that gets you noticed!

DATE: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
TIME: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
LOCATION: Virtual (Zoom)
COST: FREE / Pay What You Choose

Register here https://ow.ly/KjWg50ZV2eT

Accessibility: Contact us at [email protected] to arrange assistance or support to register and/or participate in this event. Please contact us as soon as possible (minimum of four business days in advance) so that we can assist you in a timely manner.

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8 Nelson Street West, Unit 301
Brampton, ON
L6X1B7

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://bramptonartsorg.ca/

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