Get your feet on the street…ArtBeat in Downtown Brampton this Friday!
Brampton…Beaux Arts Brampton, the Downtown Brampton BIA, and the City of Brampton are excited to launch the inaugural event ArtBeat on Friday October 19, 2018.
ArtBeat Brampton will be an inspirational art crawl in the downtown core, showcasing local artists from Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area. Each artist will be paired with a downtown business and will display their art work on Friday October 19, 2018 from 6-9 p.m. for the public to participate in guided tours or self-directed tour with the help of the event map.
Executive Director Regan Hayward of Beaux Arts Brampton is at the helm of ArtBeat and is very pleased to add this event to the Beaux Arts Brampton calendar. “Brampton has a bounty of talent in the arts with many visual artists working diligently and consistently in their studios, creating imagery that highlights their distinct styles! Many of our visual artists are active in gallery showcases such as Beaux Arts but also outside our City limits, ArtBeat Brampton is a great opportunity for our visual artists to not only showcase their talented art works at local business’ but also meet and interact with our community to develop rapport and support for their visual arts practice! Participating Artists are feeling the excitement of showcasing and demonstrating their talents during ArtBeat Brampton!” says Hayward.
Artists to be featured at ArtBeat include; April Bhamra, Amanda Busby, Karen Darling, Kyle Langlois, Josephine Condotta, Delroy Gordon Jr aka Del Rye, Michael Brennan, Prabha Madhavan, Broňa Wingell’s and Dale Boyd. For detailed biographies visit https://www.beauxartsbrampton.org/art-beat.
The downtown business community have embraced ArtBeat and have jumped onboard to showcase local artisans throughout the downtown core. “The businesses of the Downtown Brampton BIA are thrilled about ArtBeat and are very honoured to be a partner-sponsor with Beaux Arts Brampton. Art and culture is vital to Brampton’s downtown, and we look forward to celebrating the local art that will be featured on Friday evening.” Says Suzy Godefroy, Executive Director, Downtown Brampton BIA.
ArtBeat Brampton venues include; Beaux Arts Brampton, Dolcezza Custom Cakes, Stephan’s Furs, Custodio’s Photography Studio, Karen Darling Studio, Brampton Denture Clinic, Segovia Coffee Co. and Wendel Clark’s Grill & Bar.
This is a very exciting event for Beaux Arts Brampton and their event partner Brampton Denture Clinic & Wellness Centre as they work together to continue to create opportunities and beautify public and private spaces with emerging art and culture.
So be sure to head downtown this Friday evening for Brampton’s ArtBeat. The fun will begin at Beaux-Arts Brampton with an opening reception at 6pm, followed by guided and self guided walking tours.
ArtBeat Brampton is happening along with the Taste of Brampton, a culinary celebration in Brampton’s downtown core so be sure to grab a bite to eat before Art Beat this Friday.
ArtBeat Brampton would not be possible with out the incredible support from the Downtown Brampton BIA, Brampton Denture Clinic and Wellness Centre, IG Wealth Management and The City of Brampton.
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About Beaux-Arts Brampton
Beaux-Arts Brampton is a centre for artists that serve as a premier exhibition space for emerging to established visual & multi-media artists and photographers. Beaux-Arts features bright gallery spaces, a boutique gift shop, and 2nd floor art business studios, in the heart of downtown Brampton. The centre unites artist members and the creative audience in the spirit of fostering and celebrating the arts, together. Operating successfully since 2002, Beaux-Arts was founded by the Brampton Arts Council & dedicated visual artists, with the support of the City of Brampton, Downtown Brampton BIA, Trillium, and many volunteers, members & private sponsors. At 70 Main Street North, located conveniently near the Go Station, City Hall and The Rose Theatre, engage with Beaux-Arts Brampton on your next trip downtown. It’ll revitalize your soul and invigorate your spirit.