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Artway Gallery is accepting submissions for our Fin, Fur & Feather exhibit. Artwork that features and kind of animal (fish, mammals or birds) will be accepted.

Requirements: Maximum artwork dimensions are 3' H x 5' W x 3" D. Artwork must be ready to hang, frames are not required. Sculptures will be accepted provided they do not exceed the maximum artwork dimensions, and can be displayed safely. Artwork must not contain any offensive or controversial subject matter.

Please bring a completed submission form and your work to the Visual Arts Brampton studio no later than September 28, 2018. The exhibit will run from September 29, 2018 to January 4, 2019.

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Register now for Visual Arts Brampton's exciting lineup of fall art programs! From beginners to experienced artists, we offer a range of classes and workshops for adults, kids and teenagers to explore in a supportive studio environment.

Some highlights this fall include the return of our Portfolio Preparation workshop for students applying to high school and post-secondary art programs looking to polish up their portfolio. For adults, explore the world of soft pastels with the new Fall Reflections in Soft Pastel workshop.

Visual Arts Brampton is pleased to welcome artist Stephanie Schirm who will be offering two new painting workshops: The Painted Portrait and Expressive Figure Painting.

Not looking for a long-term commitment? Drop in for one of our single session Paint Nights or TryArt Evenings.

Our popular weekly art classes for kids & teens also begins a new term in September. Register before the end of August to take advantage of our early bird discounts and guarantee your spot. Spaces fill up fast!

We invite you to explore all of our:

Programs for Adults

Programs for Kids & Teens

Weekly Drop-In Sessions

Join master watercolour artist Zan Barrage for one of his popular watercolour workshops. If you are just getting into watercolours and want to learn the basics, or you are experienced and want to improve or learn new techniques these workshops are sure to suit your needs.

Watercolour Fundamentals is a four-session workshop for beginners designed to lay down a solid foundation for you to work with the medium and help you produce exquisite works. The workshop includes painting exercises involving various subjects, and each session will build upon the one before it. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned watercolour artist who wants a review and to loosen up, this four-session workshop is for you. This workshop is held on Friday evenings starting October 12, 2018 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm.

Watercolour Advanced is a four-session workshop for intermediate to advanced watercolour artists who are looking to apply new techniques, experiment with colours and delve into design and composition. You will come out of your comfort zone, shake things up and in the process paint inspired paintings that will thrill and excite. This workshop is held on Friday mornings and starts October 12, 2018 from 10:00am - 1:00pm.

The cost per workshop is $160 for non-members, $140 with a VAB membership. Space is limited to eight participants, and registration is on a first-come first-serve basis.

Register now for Watercolour Fundamentals or Watercolour Advanced

Artwork from seven Visual Arts Brampton members is now showing at the Ontario Legislative Assembly In-Camera dining room as part of the inagural "Art in Camera" exhibit. Congratulations to members Sherry Park, Biola Idowu, E.C. Munson, Helen Duplassie, Maureen McLellan, Mary Chorniuk and Stephanie Czolij for having their work selected.
 
The overall exhibit features works from 46 artists across Ontario and includes landcapes, portraits, realism, abstract, photograpy and paintings. The In-Camera dining room will reopen to the public on September 10, 2018.