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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
The past few weeks have been a roller
coaster ride for the Brampton Arts Council.
It is sadly true that the charitable organization will be winding down its business as of
June 30, 2015. Many of you have been dropping by to seek advice on issues and offer
support. Thank you.
The lack of City Council prior discussions
and City Council orientations for new Councillors, as well as, the swift axe
to our core-funding were not understandable on several fronts. Making the
second half of 2015 the “transitional” year does not give any group the time
to adjust or plan properly. The BAC Board has looked at this situation from
all avenues and the closure is agreed to be the most workable solution.
Serving more artists each year as Brampton grows was at times financially
daunting but definitely exciting to see the art community expand.
There is an important Special Meeting scheduled for June 23, 2015 at the
Brampton Golf Club at 7:30 p.m. for all members to ratify the decisions of
the Board. We are attempting to acquire answers for you that evening concerning our benefits that relate to the City. Also, since we won’t be around
for the second half of 2015, we are returning ½ of your membership fees
for this year. These will be available for pick up at this meeting, with the
remainder being sent out.
While we are very busy with the closure as well as the daily business, memories keep coming forward. We have had many “firsts” and “best practices”
throughout the years. These were tailored to aid in our dedication to education/development, networking opportunities, communica tions, promotion and advocacy. You have told us how each of those endeavours have
assisted you in the development as artists and entrepreneurs. Recently,
we have heard repeatedly how HACE, particularly the Business of the Arts
Workshops, had become so important in you. The Brampton Arts Council’s
recognition of excellence in the arts vibrated across the community ... BAC
Arts Person of the Year, Leon Bacardi Artistic Award, Harry Dale Literary
Award, BRAVO Awards and in particular the Artistic Achievement Awards to
schools. Of course, we are still proud of our first HACE initiative, BeauxArts
Brampton, and the wonderful achievements of those artists!

NEW/ Thomas Smart joins PAMA as the
new Curator and Supervisor , Art Gallery and
Education Services,and Annemarie Hagan
is the new Curator and Supervisor, Museum
Services. Join them at the PAMA New Curators Meet & Greet and Behind the Scenes
Tour on Sunday, July 12 1:30PM.
www.pama.peelregion.ca

WINNERS / Congratulations to the Brampton Youth Concert Band who participated
in the Peel Music Festival with the whole
ensemble and a woodwind quartet. They
won first place in both categories! http://
bramptonconcertband.squarespace.com/

WINNERS / Congratulations to Brampton
Music Theatre for winning Best Musical
at the ACTCO awards for “Les Miserables”!
Sharon Vandrish won for Best Musical Director and Joe Gomes won for best supporting
male. Definitely “Master of the House”, Joe!
www.bramptonmusictheatre.com

There are so many talented artists in Brampton. Our wish was to stop the
flood of our artists leaving the city by providing affordable venues for them
to work. Statistics are constantly proving that art is a very viable economic
engine and we should be cultivating this sector...many cities have.
Hope to see you on June 23, 2015. Board and staff wish you all much success in the future. We know you will continue to make us proud!

Marnie Richards
Executive Director
Brampton Arts Council

NEW/ Eric Martinz has been appointed as
the the new musical director for the
Chinguacousy Concert Band. Eric, a
Bramptonian, is a teacher and a former director of a secondary school band. Previous
to being named musical director, he was a
trumpet player with CCB for three years.
www.chingband.com
BAC ARTS TALK | VOL 28 ISSUE 2 MARCH 2015 - MAY 2015

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