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Come out and join Visual Arts Brampton for Culture Days! Once again we are proud to participate in this weekend of celebrating culture in Ontario with free events from Friday September 29 to Sunday October 1 for the entire family.

All materials for the projects are provided, and no artistic experience is required. The events will take place at several venues around the city. Visit the Culture Days website to see all of our activities, or check them out below:

Brampton Culture Days Launch

Friday September 29, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Location: Sid Manser Park (Creditview Road and Steeles Avenue)

Brampton launches Culture Days and celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Churchville Community with a Public Art Ribbon-Cutting Party. Opening of "The River That Drew Me Here" sculpture and Art in the Park activities.

View this event or RSVP on the Culture Days website.

@Brampton Library: Watercolour Painting Demonstration

Saturday September 30, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Location: Brampton Library, Four Corners Branch

Master watercolour artist Zan Barrage presents an exciting watercolour painting demonstration. Participants will learn how they can make colours dance and paintings burst with expression using simple techniques.

View this event or RSVP on the Culture Days website.

Explore Pastel Drawing

Saturday September 30, 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM & 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM

Location: Mount Pleasant Village Community Centre

Join artist Filomena Kandola as she teaches an exciting pastel drawing lesson. Participants will learn basic techniques such as how they can blend colours and overlay to produce a vibrant pastel painting.

View this event or RSVP on the Culture Days website.

@Brampton Library: Tape Resist Painting for Kids

Sunday October 1, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Location: Brampton Library, Mount Pleasant Branch

Sunday October 1, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Location: Brampton Library, South Fletcher's Branch

Join in on this fun painting activity for kids! Using tape and tempera paint, participants will create a colourful piece of art they can personalize with their own initials or a favourite pattern.

View this event or RSVP on the Culture Days website.

Kicking off Culture Days and returning for it's third year, artist James Flux has once again teamed up with PAMA, Visual Arts Mississauga, Visual Arts Brampton and Peel Arts Collective to bring Free Art Friday to the Region of Peel!

 

What is Free Art Friday?

Free Art Friday is a global movement where artists gift pieces of work to the public by leaving them around their city for people to find them.

Imagine a city wide scavenger hunt, where patrons can roam the streets to find free artwork to bring home and enjoy for years to come! On Friday, September 29th 2017 we hope to flood the whole Region of Peel with free art. Free Art Friday is in an attempt to bring art to those who may not be involved in the art world, as well as creating as many smiles and memories as we can.

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Parents, family and friends gathered this past weekend to recognize the achievements of our students over the last year at our Year End Celebration. Congratulations to our award winners and students for all of their dedication and hard work. Here are a few pictures from the event:

We recently sat down with artist Colleen Dee, who is an instructor and current president here at Visual Arts Brampton, to learn more about her and how she encourages creativity.

When did you join VAB?

I joined VAB about 3 years ago as a VAB Member then as an instructor and finally a board member.

Why did you join VAB?

My art studio had been used as storage and not presently available after returning from 5 years of living in Vietnam teaching art. So I needed a place to do art and I wanted to belong to an art community where you speak the same language.

What is the best thing about your role at VAB?

As an instructor I teach all levels of art from the very young to learn to draw adult programs, and it is very rewarding.  The other great thing about my role here at VAB is linking up with fellow artists to show their work through our Artway Invitational Gallery.

Why should someone join VAB?

For ANY reason! Art community, have a routine for doing your art, friendships. You name it.

How did you get into art?

I started like most kids - doing cartoons. Then the cartoons turned into cards then cards became paintings. It made me the happiest to make and do art.

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