Public Art

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Public Art is recognized by the City of Brampton as a valuable tool in building vibrant, prosperous and inclusive cities, which are attractive to residents, businesses, investors, and visitors. The City is engaged in stewarding its current public art collection, while also engaging in meaningful placemaking opportunities each year which produce new public art initiatives, activations and interventions.

Work under the Public Art portfolio supports the City of Brampton's Culture Master Plan​.

Announcements

Brampton Public Art Strategy

​Have your say and tell us how we can enhance the community through public art. ​Click the announcement link to learn more.

Brampton Fire Station #211 Mural Now on View

​Brampton-born artist Pam Lostracco's mural, Countryside Drive-by, has transformed the facade of the fire station responding to its architecture and surrounding agricultural landscape.

Brampton Traffic Box Pilot Project Now on View

​Five traffic control boxes along Queen Street east are wrapped with art from ACCIDA's Postcard Project – Your Artist Story.
CLICK to provide your feedback on this Public Art Project.

Beyond The Plate Exhibition Now on View

Brampton-based artist, Meegan Lim, has transformed six storefronts along Main Street North with food-themed murals inspired by Brampton’s diverse food culture.
CLICK to provide your feedback on this Public Art Project.

Calls for Submission

Call for Artists: Public Art Assistant Roster

Submission Deadline: 11:59 pm EST on April 27, 2023

Project: Various Public Art Projects taking place throughout the City of Brampton in 2023

The City of Brampton, Culture Planning, invites local artists to join our Public Art Assistant Roster for the opportunity to assist with upcoming Public Art Initiatives. Selected artists will have the opportunity to work alongside lead artists in the planning, design, community engagement, and production stages of temporary public art projects. This opportunity is best suited to local artists who are in the early stages of their careers and looking to build skills and gain practical experience in public art processes.

Download the full Call for Artists and Submission Form for more information on this opportunity.

Submissions will be accepted until 11:59 pm on April 27, 2023.

Questions can be directed to public.art@brampton.ca

The Collection

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The City of Brampton has a growing municipal public art collection that includes work in various mediums and categories, created by artists with diverse backgrounds and pers​pectives.  

Types of artworks in the collection include. 

Civic Monuments & Memorials: Special artworks intended to honour individuals, groups or events of significant importance to Brampton.

Permanent Public Artworks: These artworks enhance a public space, in a long-term and enduring way.

Temporary Public Art Projects: These projects enhance a public space in a short-term, temporary way.

Murals: These artworks are found on wall-based canvases around Brampton.

Learn more about the works in the collection below. 

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Contact

Cultural Services
Brampton City Hall
2 Wellington St W, Brampton