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In view of the exponential and accelerating increase of COVID-19 and Omicron variant cases in the region, we will be switching all our in-person classes to online classes starting Tuesday, January 4, 2022.
  • Parents with students in our ongoing weekly art classes: Please check your email for further information and a link to the Zoom classes.
  • Adults enrolled in an upcoming class: If your class has been rescheduled, an email will be will be sent to you.
  • Life Drawing and Open Studio sessions are suspended for January.
  • Our studio is currently closed to the public.
  • At this time, classes starting after February 1 are unaffected. Updates on any further changes will be posted here.

Driven to Create: Sherry Park

Crated on:  January 22, 2020   

Driven to Create is a column by E. Connie Munson that profiles local artists. This month, we profile VAB member Sherry Park.

What is a formally trained OCAD artist, one who specializes in figure drawing and portraiture, doing out in the wilds of Cape Breton?  The answer is an interesting one as is her artistic practice and journey.

Sherry Park is passionate about portraiture and drawing.  She loves to see the faces of her subjects come alive.  As we talked about her impressionistic style and how she is focusing on 'doing more with less' or fewer brush strokes, her face lights up with excitement.

She explained some of her approach to portraiture, how she lays out the structure and form, and then fills in and develops areas.  However, when it comes to the point in the process where the face of the model or subject starts to emerge and comes to life that becomes a defining moment.

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Food Drive in Support of Knights Table

Crated on:  November 12, 2019   
Food Drive in Support of Knights Table

As the holiday season approaches, it is a great opportunity to think about how we – as  community – can help some of the most vulnerable in Brampton put food on their table.

From now until December 17, Visual Arts Brampton will be holding a Food Drive in support of Knights Table - an organization that serves the needs of people dealing with issues of poverty and homelessness in the Peel Region.

Please consider donating next time you are in the studio to help us help others this season. Some of the most needed items include: Pasta Sauce, Canned Meat, Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruit, Kraft Mac & Cheese, Instant Noodles, Snacks (puddings, jello, granola bars) juices, drink boxes, water, cake mixes, diapers, sanitary products, and hygiene products.

Culture Days 2019 - Free Events

Crated on:  September 18, 2019   
Culture Days 2019

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 on Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29.

View all of our events below and be sure to visit the Culture Days website to see all of the events happening across Brampton.

@BramptonLibrary: Visual Artist Showcase - Artists from Visual Arts Brampton

Saturday September 28, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Location: Brampton Library, Chinguacousy Branch

Learn more about Visual Arts Brampton and our line-up of fall arts programming for all ages. Browse artwork and prints for sale by a number of Visual Arts Brampton members. Artists will be working on artwork in a variety of media throughout the day, including pencil and scratchboard.

View this event on the Culture Days website.

@BramptonLibrary: Straw Mini-Figure Activity by Visual Arts Brampton

Sunday September 29, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: Brampton Library, South Fletcher's Branch

Learn how to create a mini-figure made out of pipe cleaners and straws in this fun activity open to all ages! Go home with your very own custom designed figure upon completion of the activity.

View this event on the Culture Days website.

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