The Brampton Arts Council is a charitable, multi-arts umbrella organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the arts in the city of Brampton in Ontario, Canada. It represents numerous artists and arts groups, the Brampton Arts Council encourages and recognizes excellence in the arts across the community. To fulfill its mandate, the Brampton Arts Council carries out activities in the following categories:
- education and development
- networking opportunities
- communications
- promotion and advocacy
The BAC annually recognizes a Brampton resident for their contribution to the arts. Groups include:
- Visual Arts Brampton
- Peel Heritage Complex
Read more about Brampton Arts Council: Person of The Year
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