News Release: August 7, 2019
Live Art Competition Brampton Returns for its Fourth Year!
Brampton, ON (August 7, 2019) – Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) is pleased to present the Live Art Competition Brampton taking place on Saturday, August 24. This event is supported by the Inzola Art Endowment Fund, the Downtown Brampton BIA, Beaux Arts Brampton, Razor Creative and Baci Gifts. We invite all artists in Ontario to discover downtown Brampton via canvas or watercolour to win!
Registration details
- Live Art Competition Brampton Registration – $25
- Registration fee before August 10 is $25. After August 10, registration fee is $35 until the day of the competition only if supplies remain.
One 16 x 20 Canvas or 140lb. watercolour paper will be provided to each artist.
When
- Saturday, August 24, 2019, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Awards Ceremony at 2 p.m.
Where
Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives at 9 Wellington St. E., Brampton, Ontario
Prizes for each category (canvas and watercolour)
1st Place Prize: $800
2nd Place Prize: $400
3rd Place Prize: $100
We invite the community to join us:
- Little Live Art family drop-in activity at PAMA: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create your own mini-canvas! Free with general admission.
- Live Art Brampton Community Canvas activity outside the Downtown Brampton BIA office at 76 Main St. N. during the Farmers Market
- Awards Ceremony at 2 p.m. at PAMA
Beaux Arts Brampton invites you to view the top ten artworks from the Live Art Competition in their Cove Gallery and vote on the People’s Choice Award from Aug. 28 – Sept. 14, 2019.
Join us for the Closing Reception on Thursday, Sept. 12, 7 – 9 p.m. at Beaux Arts Brampton, 70 Main St. N. where the People’s Choice will be awarded.
PAMA is a place to explore and learn about Peel Region’s culture and heritage, as well as use conversation, questions and stories to help make new and fascinating connections to the surrounding community. Throughout the year, PAMA offers a variety of workshops and programs for all ages, families and adults. With so many different programs to choose from, PAMA has something for everyone. Operated by the Region of Peel, PAMA is located at 9 Wellington Street, East in Brampton. Visit pama.peelregion.ca to learn more.
Media Contacts
Erin Fernandes
PAMA
905-791-4055, ext. 7596
416-312-3425
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
