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Registration is now open for Visual Arts Brampton's lineup of fall art programs! Choose from our range of art courses for adults, teens and kids. From beginners to experienced artists, we are sure you will find a program to help you explore your creativity in our supportive studio environment.

In addition to our range of introductory workshops, we are pleased to bring you several new workshops for adults this fall, covering a range of media and subjects. These new workshops include The Mystery of Shadows in Soft Pastel, Paper Quilling - Butterfly Garden, Sculptures - Papier-Mâché Figures, Traditional to Digital and Back Again, Tips from the Masters and Early Winter Landscapes in Soft Pastel.

Not sure where to start? Our Introduction to Drawing workshop with artist Lisa Robinson is a great place to get started if you have never drawn before or are looking to brush up your skills. Introduction to Creative Acrylic Painting and Watercolour Made Easy also available for beginners looking to get into painting.

For kids and teens, our popular weekly art classes begin in September. These classes provide the perfect environment to inspire young artists of any skill level. Be sure to register early and take advantage of our early bird pricing.

Also returning this fall for students applying to regional high school and post-secondary art programs is our Portfolio Preparation workshop.

We invite you to explore all of our:

Programs for Adults

Programs for Kids & Teens

Weekly Drop-In Sessions

This past week, family and friends gathered to celebrate the achievements of the students in our Programs for Kids & Teens. Congratulations to all of our students on an exciting year of hard work, learning, and fun. A huge thank you goes out to all of the parents who have supported their children’s art education. We look forward to seeing you back at the studio in the summer and fall!

Visual Arts Brampton is pleased to announce our Teen Student Exhibit, running from June 5th – July 6th, 2019 at Beaux-Arts Brampton. The opening reception will be held on June 12th, 2019 from 7-9pm.

Beaux-Arts Brampton is located at 70-74 Main Street North, Brampton, ON L6Y 2B2. Gallery hours are Wednesday - Friday: 1 - 6pm & Saturday: 10 - 3pm.

About the Exhibition: The Visual Arts Brampton Teen Student exhibit is composed of work that is representative of traditional and modern techniques that are taught to the students in VAB art programs. Each piece in the exhibit expresses the unique styles and personalities of the individual teenage artists. Visitors to this exhibit will emerge with an understanding of the maturity, skill, and depth of expression present in the teenage population.

About Visual Arts Brampton: As a non-profit organization, Visual Arts Brampton strives to maintain a positive, supportive community that fosters and encourages creativity in artists of all ages and skill levels.

Visual Arts Brampton offers quality programming including unique weekly art classes for teens and children, workshops in a variety of media for adults and weekly drop-in open studio, life and portrait drawing sessions. Throughout the year, Visual Arts Brampton organizes and participates in numerous community events and exhibits at multiple locations across the city.

Whether you are looking to develop your artistic skills, create with like-minded individuals, or exhibit your work – the Visual Arts Brampton community will help to encourage your creativity.

About Beaux-Arts Brampton: Beaux Arts is a volunteer driven, artist run gallery that serves as a premier exhibition space for emerging to established visual & multi-media artists and photographers.

Beaux Arts features bright gallery spaces, a boutique gift shop, and 2nd floor art business studios, in the heart of downtown Brampton.

The centre unites artist members and the creative audience in the spirit of fostering and celebrating the arts, together.

Operating successfully since 2002, Beaux Arts was founded by the Brampton Arts Council & dedicated visual artists, with the support of the City of Brampton, Downtown Brampton BIA, Trillium, and many volunteers, members & private sponsors.

As a non-profit organization, Visual Arts Brampton has served the community for over 30 years and strives to foster and encourage creativity in artists of all ages and skill levels. Beginning this year, Visual Arts Brampton is looking to partner with Child & Youth Service organizations in Brampton to offer three Art Scholarships for our weekly art classes. The scholarship would provide the chosen candidate an opportunity to join our weekly art classes for a full year term starting in September at Visual Arts Brampton. Scholarships will be awarded via a lottery system. In order to be eligible for these scholarships, applicants need to meet the following requirements:

• Be between 6-18 years old
• Be registered in a Child & Youth Service Organization within Brampton
• Demonstrates a passion for art or a desire to expand their art studies, but does not have the means to take enrichment classes outside of school

If you are a Brampton Child & Youth Service organization who would like to nominate an individual, we invite you to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

One scholarship per age group (6-8 Years, 9-12 Years, 13-18 Years) will be awarded to a randomly selected individual from a list of all approved applicants. Nominees must be registered in and submitted by a registered Child & Youth service organization in Brampton.