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BRAMPTON ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Sima Samar, the first Brampton Artist in Residence.
The Brampton Artist in Residence Program is back for its second year after an incredibly successful inaugural run.
A joint partnership between the Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) and Brampton Library (BL), the residency gives local professional artists, collectives and arts organizations the opportunity to receive funding of $8,000 and free workspace to undertake an artist residency at the Mount Pleasant Village Branch from June to September.
The Brampton Artist in Residence Program was created to unlock a new way for community members to engage in creative experiences while building relationships with local artists and art organizations to encourage more exploration of Brampton’s arts, culture and creative industries. During the residency, the selected artist, collective or art organization will hold weekly public office hours and create and deliver free community-focused public arts programming at the Library. They will also have an opportunity to explore their practice in a community setting, engage with the Library, its customers, and the surrounding neighbourhood, undertake collaborative artistic research or creation, and make and present their work in new ways.
Application process:
The application form is available online at www.bramptonartsorg.ca. The application period will close on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. A selection committee will assess proposals according to the following criteria:
• Artistic merit of the proposed project;
• Suitability of the proposed project for the space and resources available at the Library
• Quality of experience the proposed project will provide to the participants,Library customers and the benefits it will provide to the local community
• Ability of the applicant to carry out the proposed project;
Financial viability of the project:
A free virtual information session for applicants will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 12 – 1:15 p.m. To participate, please register here.
“Local art reflects our diverse and dynamic community,” said Gurpartap Singh Toor, Regional Councillor, Wards 9 & 10; Council Representative, Advisory Panel- Brampton Arts Organization. “Through the Brampton Artist in Residence Program, Brampton artists and art organizations can experience a unique way of engaging with fellow residents, showcase their work and inspire generations to explore their creativity. Programs like this create future community leaders and I look forward to continuing to work to foster an environment where everyone can thrive.”
“The Library connects people to inspiring things happening in Brampton, and we are proud to make the Artist in Residence Program part of what we do,” said Todd Kyle, Chief Executive Officer, Brampton Library. “We hope that exposing local creative talent will spark curiosity and imagination in our community.”