Join us for our monthly Brampton Arts Organization Open Studio+. Make the BAO office your studio once a month from noon to 8:00 PM!
Why +
because it's more than just an open studio. In addition to creating a space for community to gather, share work and support each other, we will also be hosting skill-building workshops during each Open Studio +.
+ is ...
A space to foster creativity and encourage experimentation in an atmosphere of exchange, conversation, and support.
A place to encounter fellow creatives and learn about their work and practice.
A chance to find future collaborators or reconnect with old friends.
A studio to work on your own in-progress pieces and be inspired by someone else’s project.
An opportunity to learn new skills and explore different art practices and tools
Most importantly, Open Studio + is FREE to attend and open to all skill levels.
Bring your own works in progress or just drop in and use our art supplies and material to start a new project, find inspiration in our Community Library, use our photo studio or recording studio.
NEW - BAO Recording Studio is now available to the community for FREE during Open Studio+ to record your music or podcast.
Recording Studio Equipment:
- Launchkey 49 MIDI controller keyboard
- SSL 2+ Desktop 2-in / 4-out USB Audio Interface with MIDI
- 2 Shure SM7B Vocal Dynamic Microphone
- Yamaha HS5 MP Powered Studio Monitors (Pair)
- Shure SRH240A Studio Headphones
- iMac
- Studio One software
- Ableton Live 11 Lite software
- Garage Band software
RESERVE your 2 hour recording studio time slot here.
Once a reservation has been made, BAO will confirm the reservation by email and provide a user agreement form for the individual to complete and return before each studio session. If you would like to be put on the waitlist, please email info@bramptonartsorg.ca. NOTE: Technical support will not be provided. We recommend you bring an experienced sound engineer with you.
Featured Workshop: Community Printmaking from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Join local artist Shannon Moynagh for an evening of community printmaking! After a quick introduction to relief printmaking, Shannon will show you how to carve a stamp using softcut linoleum and then how to print this stamp as an edition.
Workshop participants will have the opportunity to make a print to take home using her large collection of hand-carved stamps. Everyone will also participate in the creation of a community print mural, building up stamp prints collage-style to make a larger composition.
You won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to experience the magic of communal printmaking.
NOTE: Space is limited to 20 participants. Pease arrive by 6 p.m. to participate in this workshop.
Photography resources, all in a dedicated space, available to the community for FREE during Open Studio+:
- Canon Rebel T8i with a 18-55mm lens (requires an SD card)
- Kaiser Baas Real 1080 60FPS Action Camera (requires a micro SD card)
- Mobifoto Ring Light Content Creator Kit
- Foldable Photography Studio Light Box
- Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 Wireless Colour All-in-One Printer (requires downloading Epson Smart Panel™ app)
- Green screen
- Tripods
Accessibility: If you need assistance or support to participate such as an ASL interpreter, please get in touch with us at info@bramptonartsorg.ca as soon as possible (minimum of three days in advance) so that we can make the necessary accommodations.
Transportation: We can provide all-ages Brampton Transit Tickets free of charge to those who need them for all BAO in-person events. If you would like to pick up a ticket for yourself and others attending with you, please email info@bramptonartsorg.ca prior to the event and we will have them available for you onsite. Tickets work for both Brampton Transit and Züm buses.
