BAO April Open Studio+

because it's more than just an open studio. In addition to creating a space for community to gather, share work and support each other, we will also be hosting skill-building workshops during select Open Studio+.

• A space to foster creativity and encourage experimentation in an atmosphere of exchange, conversation, and support.
• A place to encounter fellow creatives and learn about their work and practices.
• A chance to find future collaborators or reconnect with old friends.
• A studio to work on your own in-progress artworks and be inspired by someone else's project.
• An opportunity to learn new skills and explore different art practices and tools.

Most importantly, Open Studio+ is FREE to attend and open to all skill levels.

As always, you can bring your own works in progress, use our art supplies and materials to start a new project, take pictures in our Photography Studio, find inspiration in our Community Library, record beats in our Recording Studio and so much more.

Drop in any time between noon and eight p.m. and make the most of this collaborative artistic environment.

There will be a featured workshop from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Details to follow.

The recording studio is available from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m for the community to use for free during Open Studio+. NOTE: BAO staff and volunteers can not provide technical support. You must know how to use the equipment and software available.

Equipment available:

• Launchkey 49 MIDI controller keyboard
• Volt 2 USB Recording Studio
• 2 Shure SM7B Vocal Dynamic Microphone
• Yamaha HS5 MP Powered Studio Monitors (Pair)
• Shure SRH240A Studio Headphones
• iMac
• Studio One software
• Ableton Live 11 Lite software
• Garage Band software

BOOK - Bookings for the recording studio will open on April 1st.

The photography studio is available from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m for the community to use for free during Open Studio+. NOTE: BAO staff and volunteers can not provide technical support. .

Equipment available:

• Canon Rebel T8i with a 18-55mm lens (requires an SD card)
• Kaiser Baas Real 1080 60FPS Action Camera (requires a micro SD card)
• Mobifoto Ring Light Creator Kit
• Foldable Photography Studio Light Box
• Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 Wireless Colour All-in-One Printer (photographic printing only and requires photographic paper)
• Green screen
• Tripods

DONATE - Your donation helps us support Brampton artists and expand free programming like this.

Accessibility: If you are a Brampton resident who needs assistance or support to participate, such as an ASL interpreter, please get in touch with us at [email protected] as soon as possible (minimum of five days in advance) so that we can make the necessary accommodations.

Transportation: We can provide all-ages Brampton Transit Tickets to Brampton residents free of charge to those who need them for all BAO in-person events. If you would like to pick up a ticket for yourself and others attending with you, please email [email protected] prior to the event and we will have them available for you onsite. Tickets work for both Brampton Transit and Züm buses.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

BAO Office (3rd Floor), 8 Nelson Street West, Brampton, Canada

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