Newcomer Creative Exchange: Art for Wellness

Newcomer Creative Exchange: Art for Wellness

For our sixth Newcomer Creative Exchange session, please join us for an evening of art as a wellness practice.

By Brampton Arts Organization (BAO)

Date and time

Friday, October 4 · 6 - 8pm EDT

Location

BAO Office (3rd Floor)

8 Nelson Street West #301 Brampton, ON L6X 4J2 Canada

About this event

  • 2 hours

BAO’s Newcomer Creative Exchange program has been developed to create a space for Brampton-based newcomer creatives, artists and cultural workers to gather, network, create, and learn together in a welcoming and supportive environment.

For our sixth Newcomer Creative Exchange session, please join us for an evening of art as a wellness practice in a supportive community environment.

We'll also have food and drinks available throughout the event, giving you the chance to meet all the other participants and make new friends and potential collaborators.

The session is completely free and all supplies will be provided.


Translation: If you need a translator to support your participation, please get in touch with us at info@bramptonartsorg.ca as soon as possible (minimum of 7 days in advance) so that we can make the necessary accommodations.


Accessibility: If you need 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 three days in advance) so that we can make the necessary accommodations.


Transportation: We can provide all-ages Brampton Transit Tickets 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.


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Brampton Arts Organization (BAO)

The Brampton Arts Organization is a registered non-profit that champions Brampton’s diverse arts, culture and creative industries and advocates for the #BramptonArtist. We work to build a thriving, confident, valued, and empowered creative scene by offering a range of programs, services and resources. In this, BAO is a key partner in fulfilling the City of Brampton’s strategic vision and Culture Master Plan.

Throughout the year, we offer free in-person and virtual programming for all creative disciplines. These programs focus on helping artists build and professionalize their practices. We also create opportunities for artists to show their work through regular calls. In addition to these programs for individual creatives, we offer programs for Brampton-based creative businesses and arts and culture organizations.