Art, adventure, and August fun - only at PAMA

BRAMPTON, ON (June 23, 2025) – July 23, 2025. Summer isn't over yet - join the fun at Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) this August and enjoy affordable, hands-on activities and exciting adventures for the whole family.

What’s on for families

Summer Fun Studio Time

Tuesdays and Thursdays all summer long!

• Aug. 5 and 7: Bubble Painting 
  Create your own vibrant masterpiece with colourful sand, as we bring the fun of the beach to you!
• Aug. 12 and 14: Nature Print Art 
  Create stunning prints using leaves and natural textures.
• Aug. 19 and 21: Sunset Watercolour Painting 
  Blend watercolours to create a stunning sunset scene.
• Aug. 26 and 28: Paper Sailboat 
  Craft and decorate a floating paper boat for high-seas fun.

Recommended for ages 5 and up. Guardians must accompany children. These drop-ins are included in general admission and free for members.

Special guests

• Bubbleology Show

  Thursday, Aug. 7, 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
  Miss T the Bubble Queen is back with mind-blowing bubble magic! See bubble cubes, swirling bubble tornadoes-even someone inside a giant bubble.

• Pirate Workshop with Pirate Life Theatre

  Thursday, Aug. 21, 1-hour workshops at 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
  Ahoy mateys! Join a high-seas adventure led by a swashbuckling pirate from Pirate Life children's theatre company. Discover the life of a young buccaneer through stories, games and activities that will spark creativity and fire up the imagination of every young scallywag.

Public: $11+ HST/person, members: free (includes general admission). Registration is required.

What's on for adults

• Summer Art Workshop Series: Watercolour Landscape
  Thursday, Aug. 14, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

  Connect with nature in a watercolour painting session led by Brampton artist Angelica Candido. Get inspired by her vivid works exploring life, dreams, and humanity and create your own colourful landscape. Then, explore Jude Griebel: Illuminated Collapse, an exhibition of miniature sculptures reflecting on our impact on the planet.

Public: $18/person + HST, members: $15.30/person + HST. Registration is required.

New exhibitions

Remember | Resist | Redraw: A Radical History Poster Project
Opening August 23

This collaborative project from the Graphic History Collective offers alternative perspectives on well-known historical events in what is today known as Canada. Artists and writers highlight histories that are often overlooked or marginalized in mainstream historical accounts.

About PAMA

PAMA is a place to explore and learn about Peel region’s diverse culture and heritage highlighting important local, Canadian, and global narratives. Art, artifact, and archival collections, exhibitions, and programs help visitors make new and fascinating connections to the surrounding community. Join us throughout the year for tours, events, workshops, and public programs for all ages. Operated by Peel Region, PAMA is located at 9 Wellington Street East in Brampton. Visit pama.peelregion.ca to learn more.