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Visual Arts Brampton is constantly out in the community. Besides our year-round exhibits at Artway, Artway Invitational, and Fridge Front, we love being at events around town, with live demonstrations, activity tables, and more.

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Marian Simpson and Marguerite Finlayson are among the artists drawing Jessica Miller, Miss Independent Florists of Brampton 2007, at the Flower City Street Festival. (Photo by Nicholas Moreau.)

Visual Arts Brampton is constantly out in the community. Besides our year-round exhibits at Artway, Fridge Front, and the World Art Gallery, we love being at events around town, with live demonstrations, activity tables, and more.

Past events, 2006 (incomplete listing)
Studios of Brampton Tour
Tour of artists’ studios and galleries throughout Brampton, including the Visual Arts Brampton Creative Studios. Visit, meet the artists, and see how they create their masterpieces.
Free.
VAB Creative Studios, 1 Bartley Bull Parkway, Suite 10
905-453-9142

November — Shoppers World Santa Claus Parade
Visual Arts Brampton brought Millie to the parade; she and volunteers handed out cut-out-and-colour Christmas ornaments.

Past events, 2007

Millie goes shoe shopping at Shoppers World, between meet-and-greets.
(Photo by Paulina Su.)

June 16 — Weekend of the opening of Farmer’s Market, at the PHC
At the Peel Heritage Complex yard sale, VAB had a colouring table in front of the old court house. BAC mascot Millie was present. Our annual floral art exhibit was on display at the Brampton City Hall during this time, and was viewed by visitors to the Brampton Blooms Flower Show.


Steve Wilson, Mary Noble, Keith Moreau, Leigh-Anne Goyeau, and Conrad Mieschke pose for a photo at the art display in Carabram’s Canada pavilion. (Photo courtesy Leigh-Anne Goyeau.)

June 22-24 — Carabram, Canada pavilion
For all three days, Visual Arts Brampton members Conrad Mieschke, Keith Moreau, and Mary Noble exhibited at the newly revived Canada pavilion. Colin McClean, who was a member of Animex, was also on display. Leah-Anne Goyeau arranged the exhibit, and BAC’s mascot Millie was present on Saturday the 23rd.


Millie meets the Mayor, Her Honour Susan Fennell. (Photo by Nicholas Moreau.)
August 14 — Flower City Street Festival
Held from 6:30 to 9:00 pm, some Visual Arts Brampton members who attend the portrait or life drawing sessions drew Jessica Miller, Miss Independent Florists of Brampton 2007. VAB also presented Millie and a colouring table at the event, hosted in the square in front of the Rose Theatre. The event was held in association with the city’s Communities in Bloom international bid. Our city won the National Over 100 000 category in 2006.
August 15 — Flower City Community Showcase
A continuation of the Flower City Street Festival, the event was held at Chinguacousy Park. Millie wandered around the park, through VAB, and the extra colouring sheets from the night before were handed out.
September 6 — Take Back the Night Brampton
While VAB itself won't be at the event, we will be loaning our display walls to the Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Centre of Peel, for their display at Gage Park.
September 15 — Studios of Brampton promotion
Millie and some assistants promoted the art tour, by walking around Shoppers World.
September 21— Brampton Battalion home opener official tailgate party
Millie and an assistants promoted the art tour, wandering around the event, held outside the Powerade Centre.

October 6 & 7 — Studios of Brampton art tour
Tour of artists’ studios and galleries throughout Brampton, including the Visual Arts Brampton Creative Studios. Visit, meet the artists, and see how they create their masterpieces. The Visual Arts Brampton Creative Studios was one of 10 studios on the city-wide tour. Adult members Debra Ali and Stephanie Czolij are youth member.

October 19-21 — Looking Up to the Arts
Starting its second year, this Shoppers World event will feature displays from individuals and community groups all three days, plus theatre/dance/vocals/musicians performing in Laura Secord court on the weekend. Visual Arts Brampton will be there with displays, a colouring table, and possibly demonstrations.
Free.
Shoppers World Brampton, 399 Main Street South
November — Shoppers World Santa Parade
Our second year in the event, not only did Millie participate, but so did a dozen kids (some of the afternoon class, and their friends.)
Past events, 2008

February 1, 2, 3 — Recreation and Leisure Show at Shoppers World
On Friday, the portrait bunch worked on a portrait of a costumed model. On Saturday, some teens worked on artwork, and reproductions of adult member artwork was on exhibit, while Millie visited the group's colouring table. The same schedule was repeated Sunday, sans teen artists.

March 28, April 1, April 19 — Laughlines promotion, Rogers appearance, Pud meet and greet at Artway
Pud greeted folks at Shoppers World during the Artway exhibit installation. Pud and Keith Moreau appeared on Rogers Community 10 program Daytime. Readers of the long-running comic strip "Pud", by Steve Nease, could visit Pud "in person" at Artway, Shoppers World all day.

June — Millie at the Peel Heritage Complex
On the day of the opening of the farmer's market, and the Flower City Parade, Millie wandered around at the museum's yard sale.

July 6, 7, 8 — Carabram’s Canada Pavilion
After about a decade of non-existence, Canada returned to Brampton's festival of culture. in 2007. For the second year, VAB artists participated in exhibits at the pavilion, this year, organizing the room.
August — Flower City Street Festival
Marian Simpson, Maria Dlubak, and others worked on a portrait of John McCartney of the Halton Woodcarving Club. Debra Ali worked on an acrylic painting of an animal.
October TBA, noon to 4:30 pm — Demonstrations at the Peel Heritage Complex
Three Visual Arts Brampton members will be working on artwork in the second floor classroom, just next to the primary museum exhibits. On Saturday, Debra Ali will demonstrate acrylic painting; she was the Art Gallery of Peel Juried Art Show's 2007 People's Choice Award winner. On Sunday, Paul Highgate and Keith Moreau will be working on scratchboard and printmaking, respectively.

November 16 — Shoppers World Santa Parade
Our third year in the event was awarded with one of Shoppers World's three awards. Students from all three youth classes participated, some of whom were wearing costumes based on boxes. Millie also walked in the parade.

Past events, 2009

April 4, 10:30 am to 5 pm — Meet Pud
Come say “hi” to Pud, star of the popular comic strip Pud, by Steve Nease. He will be hanging around the Artway entry corridor of Shoppers World Brampton. Pud's appearance presented by City Parent magazine.

April 4, 10:30 am to 5 pmCreate a Cartoon for Fridge Front
Create at our drawing table Saturday. Let us borrow your cartoon for a month, and it will be on display at Fridge Front Gallery's own Laughlines show.

March 2 to April 30, all day — Brampton Civic Centre/Chinguacousy Library exhibit

VAB is exhibiting in the Brampton Civic Centre entry corridor, in Brampton Library Showcase. Featured in the current exhibit are William Band, Marguerite Finlayson, Paul Highgate, and Dolores Miron; the show runs March 31 to April 30, 2009. The previous show ran March 2 to 30, and featured Betty Jean Evans, Paul Highgate, and Keith Moreau.

Carabram 2009

October 3 and 4, 2009 — Paul, and Keith at the Peel Heritage Complex
On Saturday, scratchboard wildlife artist Paul Highgate was on hand to talk with the public.

On display both days was art by Highgate, Moreau, Veltri, and photographer Chris Edgar.

acrylic artist Debra Ali. Keith Moreau will be at the Complex Sunday only, and will be working on carving a woodblock for printmaking.

Saturday, November 14, 2009Sandra Bell-Lundy’s “Between Friends” event
“Between Friends” creator Sandra Bell-Lundy will on hand to meet and share with the public, on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Shoppers World Brampton. Starting at 1 pm, the event begins with a presentation and talk, followed by a question and answer period, and a book-signing. MORE INFO »

Sunday, November 22, 2009Shoppers World Brampton Santa’s Arrival parade
Visual Arts Brampton will be participating for the fourth year, with holiday characters created by Visual Arts Brampton youth class students. Joining us this year are Millie, the Brampton Arts Council mascot, and PAWSitive, the National Women's Hockey Association mascot.

The parade starts at 11 am in the Winners Court, circles the entire mall counterclockwise, finishing at the Santa meet-and-greet area in the Centre Court, near Laura Secord.

Sunday, November 22, 2009, 12 to 4 pm — Spread the Word bookmark contest
On November 22, kids can come to Shoppers World Brampton to compete in a bookmark contest. Part of their “Spread the Words” literacy awareness initative, the events will run at the shopping centre from November 22 to December 19. Winners' artwork will be printed for purchase, with money going to Brampton Library literacy initiatives. The young artists will receive $50 gift certificates.

Celebrating Canada's Paralympians prelude

Wednesday, December 2, 2010 — WinterLights 2009: Winter Wonderland at Chinguacousy Park
This evening event included appearances by Olympic and Paralympic athletes, including a sledge hockey gold medal. Sadly, it was raining the entire night, so Podi stayed indoors; our great thanks to the Brampton Fire & Emergency Services Fire/Life Safety Education Centre, our host for the evening.

Thursday, December 3, 2010Brampton Battalion versus the Oshawa Generals, Powerade Centre
During an intermission, the Brampton Battalion will be hosting two local sledge hockey teams, who will be demonstrating this action-packed sport, among those played at the Paralympic Winter Games. The final Olympic Torch bearer for the Brampton leg of the run, a local sledge hockey player, will be there as well. The Battalion face off against the Oshawa Generals.

Podi Paralympic, mascot of the Canadian Olympic Committee's educational program, will be visiting Brampton to promote Fridge Front Gallery's Celebrating Canada's Paralympians. The show will feature portraits of Canada's Paralympic team, as well as shots of them in the heat of the action, all drawn by local youth.

Saturday, December 19, 20092009 Youth Achievement Awards
A private event for youth members and their families only, provided the students entered into the end contest.
Past events, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 5 to 7 pmBrampton Board of Trade After Business event
In the lobby of the Rose Theatre Brampton, the January 2010 BBOT After Business event is presented by the Brampton Arts Council. Filled with foreward-thinking members of Brampton's business community, the event will allow VAB to network. (Even though Visual Arts Brampton is a non-profit community art group, as opposed to a business, we've been a proud member of the organization since 2002, as we realise the benefits of supporting such an organization.)

24th Anniverary event at Shoppers World, Staples Court

  •  Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 10 am to 2 pm — Portrait bunch at the mall
The Visual Arts Brampton portrait group went to the mall for their regularly schedule session; they drew new VAB member Anand Vaid.
  •  Friday, May 14, 2010 — Various artists working on 24th anniversary project
  •  Saturday, May 15, 2010 — Various artists working on 24th anniversary project, particularly teens
From 1 to 5 pm, Jacqueline Veltri oversaw teen students working on their 24th anniversary floral paintings. Also there at various points were VAB board member Stephanie Czolij and VAB workshop instructor William Band.
  •  Sunday, May 16, 2010 — Various artists working on 24th anniversary project

24th anniversary floral art exhibit

Since 2002, Visual Arts Brampton has had an annual floral art show at the City Hall's atrium gallery. For Visual Arts Brampton's 24th anniversary project, in 2010, we've asked members to create 24 inch by 24 inch artwork for the annual show. So far, our members have entered 25 artwork in the show, but there's still more to come at the upcoming locations of the show.

Five locations to see the show:
  •  June 1 to 30, 2010: City Hall Brampton atrium gallery • Weekdays and Saturday, June 16 during the Flower City Parade, 21 works on display
  •  July 9, 10, 11, 2010: Carabram Canada Pavilion • Select hours, Carabram "passport" applies
  •  July 12 to 28, 2010: Artway Invitational Gallery • Daily, Shoppers World mall hours
  •  August 20 to September 6, 2010: Canadian National Exhibition • Display located in the Heritage Court in the Direct Energy Centre, near the Garden Show • Daily, 10 am to 10 pm, with admission
  •  September 8-30, 2010: Brampton Library, Four Corners branch • Daily, library hours, 1st and 2nd floors
  •  October 1 to November 1, 2010: Extension of Brampton Library, Four Corners branch • Daily, library hours, 2nd floor
Note, not all works will be on display at each location, due to space restrictions.

July 9, 10, 11, 2010 on select hoursCarabram: Canada pavilionOfficial site
Our group returns to the event, at the CAW Local 1285. VAB member art will be featured in one room, along with lots of food, music, and displays. Since 2002, Visual Arts Brampton has had an annual floral art show at the City Hall's atrium gallery. For Visual Arts Brampton's 24th anniversary project, in 2010, we've asked members to create 24 inch by 24 inch artwork for the annual show.

Friday, September 24, 6:30 to 8 pm: Trot 4 Kids exhibit at Fridge Front Gallery, part of Culture Days
Both Trot4Kids readers and Visual Arts Brampton's youth students contributed horse art for a special Fridge Front Gallery show. In promotion of the show, VAB had a colouring table and a meet-and-greet with magazine mascot Willie Win, both in the corridor outside Artway, near Janine's.

September 25, 8 am-2 pm: VAB @ Brampton Day, part of Culture Days
Visual Arts Brampton proudly participated in Brampton Day, in the Community Village at Gage Park. "Celebrating our Heritage!" themed colouring sheet, exclusive to VAB, and copies of a Trot4Kids activity book were handed out, while teen members worked on artwork. Magazine mascot Willie Win was at the event. [Culture Days page]

September 25, 3-5 pm: Painting Open Studio Discovery Day, with Jacqueline Veltri, part of Culture Days
As an introductory event, the painting open studio was offered for free on this date. [Culture Days page]
November 1 on : Jacqueline Veltri
Exhibit of artwork on the second floor of the Four Corners branch of the Brampton Library.
Friday, November 19, 2010 from 6 to 8 pm: Christmas Tree Lighting
Visual Arts Brampton will be in Ken Whillans Square with Podi, mascot of the Canadian Paralympic Committee.

Sunday, November 21, 2010 from 11 am to 2 pm: Shoppers World Brampton Santa's Arrival Parade
The parade itself goes from 11 to 11:30 am, doing one-and-a-half circuits of the mall, from Winners to Staples, to Centre Court (Laura Secord), and back to Staples. Note to parade participants: we are part of "Group C", so we meet at Stitch It at 10:30 am. When possible, be in costume when you arrive, as there are very limited amounts of change rooms.

December 1, 2010: Winter Wonderland
Visual Arts Brampton will be at Chinguacousy Park.

December 7, 2010 to March 3, 2011: 25 Works
Visual Arts Brampton will be presenting an anniversary show at the second floor Art Gallery at the Rose Theatre, from December 7, 2010 to March 3, 2011. On display will be 25 Works by VAB members Jacqueline Velti, Ryan Thompson Keith Moreau, William Band, and Debra Ali.

Past events, 2011
April 20, 21, 23: VAB Studio Sessions at Shoppers World Brampton
Shoppers World Brampton, 499 Main St S
  •  April 20, 10 am to 2 pm: Portrait group at Shoppers World • Event infoSNAP Brampton listing
  •  April 21, 10 am to 2 pm, 7 to 9 pm: Open studio sessions at Shoppers World • Event infoSNAP Brampton listing
  •  April 23, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm: Open studio sessions at Shoppers World • Event infoSNAP Brampton listing

Mid-May, TBA: Visual Arts Brampton at 25 artist meet-and-greet event
Rose Theatre Brampton, during Subscriber's Night

June 18, 8 am to 1 pm: Floral painting demonstration
City Hall Brampton, outside • Event info
With Debra Ali and Jacqueline Veltri, as part of our Floral Art Show.

July 8, 9, 10: Carabram's Canada Pavilion
September 3: Brampton Wingfest
Chinguacousy Park, outside, noon to 11 pm • Event info
The first annual event, it was held in Chinguacousy Park by the Chinguacousy Lions Club. Ryan C. Thompson to display and demonstrate. Luis Barrios worked on a coloured pencil piece during part of the afternoon.
Saturday, September 17: Brampton Floating Islands pilot project and artwork reveal
Artwork reveal for the Credit Valley Conservation Authority's project. Attended by Mayor Susan Fennell, Councillor John Hutton, and Councillor Paul Palleschi.
Saturday, September 24, 9 am to 2 pm: Brampton Day
Gage Park. Painting demonstration with Debra Ali and Jacqueline Veltri. Colouring table.
 
 

 

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