Call to Brampton Based Artists, Collectives and Arts Organizations (Canada)

Funding Information

• The artist fee/honorarium awarded is $8,000.

What does this program support? 

• The Artist in Residence pilot program provides funding to Brampton based professional artists, arts organizations and collectives working in any artistic discipline (ex. Literary arts/writing, visual arts, performing arts, music and more) to undertake a community-focused artist residency at Brampton Library Mount Pleasant Village Library Branch.
• The selected artist/s will have the opportunity to access free, dedicated workspace with the library during regular operating hours. They will hold public office hours, create and deliver free public arts programming, explore their practice in a community setting, engage with the library and its surrounding neighbourhood, undertake collaborative artistic research or creation, and make and present work in new ways. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to: artistic research, community-engaged projects and programming, visual and media arts installations, screenings and exhibitions, workshops, education and mentorship, performances, and other arts activities open to the public. Permanent artwork is not eligible for funding through this residency program.

Who can apply? 

• This program is open to Brampton based professional artists, not-for-profit arts organizations or artist collectives operating on a not-for-profit basis.
• The Ontario Arts Council defines a professional artist or arts professional as someone who has developed skills through training or practice, is recognized by artists working in the same artistic tradition, has a history of public presentation or publication, seeks payment for their work and actively practices their art.
• You may not apply as an individual and be part of an organization or collective also applying in the same competition.
• Eligibility criteria specific to Individuals:
  • If the applicant is an individual artist, the following eligibility criteria apply:
    • Undergraduate students are not eligible to apply to this program.
    • Individuals must be located in the city of Brampton
    • The applicant must have a residential address within the city of Brampton and must have been located in Brampton for a minimum of 12 months prior to the date of application.
  • Eligibility criteria specific to Organizations and Collectives:
    • Organizations and collectives must be located in the city of Brampton and only 1-2 members of the organization will have access to the dedicated library workspace.
    • Applicants applying on behalf of the organization must have a residential address within the city of Brampton and must have been located in Brampton for a minimum of 12 months prior to the date of application.

For more information, visit City of Brampton.