Help develop Brampton’s growing arts scene with new Artist in Residence Program

The city is searching for creative candidates to help foster and develop the arts in Brampton through the new Artist in Residence Program.

The project is a partnership between the Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) and Brampton Library and will see one artist or arts organization awarded an $8,000 artist fee to help showcase and develop the city’s diverse arts scene.

The artist will also get a dedicated private workspace at the Four Corners Library Branch from September to November with weekly public office hours, design and deliver free community-focused public arts programming at the library.

“They will also have an opportunity to explore their practice in a community setting, engage with the library, its patrons and the surrounding neighbourhood, undertake collaborative artistic research or creation, and make and present work in new ways,” the city said in a release.

Online applications for the residency are open now until Aug. 13, with a free virtual info session on Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Applicants will be assessed on a variety of factors like the artistic merit of the proposed project, suitability to the library’s space and resources, and financial viability among others.

Registration is required for the virtual info session and applications are available by visiting www.bramptonartsorg.ca.