BAO December Open Studio+, Town Hall & Holiday Party

Why +

because it's more than just an open studio. In addition to creating a space for community to gather, share work and support each other, we will also be hosting skill-building workshops during each Open Studio+.

+ is ...

• A space to foster creativity and encourage experimentation in an atmosphere of exchange, conversation, and support.
• A place to encounter fellow creatives and learn about their work and practices.
• A chance to find future collaborators or reconnect with old friends.
• A studio to work on your own in-progress artworks and be inspired by someone else's project.
• An opportunity to learn new skills and explore different art practices and tools.

Most importantly, Open Studio+ is FREE to attend and open to all skill levels.

BAO Open Studio+ (12:00 PM to 6:00 PM)

As always, you can bring your own works in progress to Open Studio+. You can 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. Drop-in any time between noon and eight p.m. and make the most of this artistic environment.

BAO Town Hall & Holiday Party (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM)

As the end of the year nears, please join us at our final Town Hall of 2025, where we will review this year's events, workshops and programs and preview our plans for 2026.

Following the Town Hall, we invite you to stay for our annual Holiday Party. There will be festive music, snacks, a cash bar and a holiday card making activity to enjoy while you mingle with fellow artists and creative community members. Celebrate a successful year with the BAO team.

Holiday Food & Toy Drive

From December 1st to 15th, we ask that community members donate non-perishable food, unwrapped toys and gift cards for the annual food and toy drive in support of Knights Table. Knights Table’s mission is to provide our community with access to food and resources. Learn more here.

Recording Studio Equipment (12 PM to 6 PM), all in a dedicated space, available to the community for FREE during Open Studio+:

• Launchkey 49 MIDI controller keyboard
• SSL 2+ Desktop 2-in / 4-out USB Audio Interface with MIDI
• 2 Shure SM7B Vocal Dynamic Microphone
• Yamaha HS5 MP Powered Studio Monitors (Pair)
• Shure SRH240A Studio Headphones
• iMac
• Studio One software
• Ableton Live 11 Lite software
• Garage Band software

BOOK the BAO Recording Studio.

Photography Studio (12 PM to 6 PM), all in a dedicated space, available to the community for FREE during Open Studio+:

• Canon Rebel T8i with a 18-55mm lens (requires an SD card)
• Kaiser Baas Real 1080 60FPS Action Camera (requires a micro SD card)
• Mobifoto Ring Light Creator Kit
• Foldable Photography Studio Light Box
• Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 Wireless Colour All-in-One Printer (for photographic prints only)
• Green screen
• Tripods

Donate - Your donation helps us support Brampton artists and expand free programming like this.

Accessibility: If you are a Brampton resident who needs assistance or support to participate, such as an ASL interpreter, please get in touch with us at info@bramptonartsorg.ca as soon as possible (minimum of five days in advance) so that we can make the necessary accommodations.

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 info@bramptonartsorg.ca prior to the event and we will have them available for you onsite. Tickets work for both Brampton Transit and Züm buses.