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News Release: April 30, 2019

May is Museum Month, Celebrate at PAMA

Brampton, ON (April 30, 2019): Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) is excited to usher in Museum Month with a great line-up of exhibitions, programs and a FREE admission weekend, May 18 - 19. Check out the new PAMA Spring/Summer Guide hot off the presses as well!

New Exhibitions

Zinnia Naqvi: Yours to Discover
May 2 – October 20

This large-scale outdoor photography-based exhibition explores the immigrant experience within the natural landmarks and built infrastructure of Canada. Presented in partnership with the Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival, City of Brampton and Friends of PAMA.

• Reception and Artist Talk Sunday, May 19, 2 – 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required.

Selections from the Vault - Series II
May 18 – August 18

This rotating display of specially selected works from deep within PAMA’s own vault includes landscape, portraiture, photography, Inuit, and abstract art.

• Talk & Sketch Sessions
  Sundays, May 5 (Landscapes), 2 - 3:30 p.m.
  Public: $10 (includes general admission). Member: $8.50. Pre-registration is required.

Our Voices
May 18 – Sept. 22

Artwork by students from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel working in partnership with PAMA, expressing their stories, memories, dreams and self-identity.

Family-Fun Programs

• Family Fun Activities
  Every Saturday and Sunday, 1 – 4:30 p.m. This drop-in is included in general admission.

• Drink It Up!
  Saturday, May 4, 1 – 3 p.m. Presented in partnership with Peel Environmental Education. This drop-in is included in general admission.

• Sunday FUNdays
  1 – 4 p.m. May 19 (FREE admission weekend) – Celebrate Museum Month

"You" Time

• Knit@PAMA:
  Every Thursday, 6 - 8 p.m. Free program which does not include general admission.

• Diversity & Fashion: Your Brand, Your Identity
  Thursday, May 2, 6 - 8:30 p.m. Fashion, faith and style converge in the Canadian premiere exhibition of Karan Kaur: The Style of Life. Join her for light refreshments and an opportunity talk with her one-on-one. Followed by conversation on how to balance your brand and cultural identity on social media with Karan Kaur of stylewithkaur and local guests: Jalen Nelson of lickmyfashion, Liz Chow of staygorgeouslc, and Sasha of flawsofcouture. Includes general admission, pre-registration is required.

• Brampton Folk Concerts: Spotlight on Stories
  Thursday, May 9, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Includes general admission.

• Phulkari Embroidery Workshop
  Saturday, May 11, 1 - 4 p.m. Explore the intricacy and beauty of Phulkari, a form of ancient embroidery, facilitated by Oakville's Rafia Shafiq. Each student will leave the workshop with their own embroidery piece, learn the history of the lost technique and enjoy an afternoon of tea and sweets.
  Public: $35 (includes general admission). Member: $29.75. Pre-registration is required.

• Peel Aboriginal Network (PAN) Drumming Circle
  Thursdays, May 16, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Free program which does not include general admission.

• May is Museum Month:
  May 18 – 19, FREE admission all weekend.

• Pretty Dangerous: Women’s Self Defense Workshop
  Sunday, May 26, 1:30 – 3 p.m. Pretty Dangerous is a women's self-defence program created by Asiatic Sifu which focuses on teaching simple and effective techniques to confidently protect yourself against violent attackers.
  Public: $35 (includes general admission). Member: $29.75. Pre-registration is required.

PAMA is a place to explore and learn about Peel Region’s culture and heritage, as well as use conversation, questions and stories to help make new and fascinating connections to the surrounding community. Throughout the year, PAMA offers a variety of workshops and programs for all ages, families and adults. With so many different programs to choose from, PAMA has something for everyone. Operated by the Region of Peel, PAMA is located at 9 Wellington St. E.in Brampton. Visit pama.peelregion.ca to learn more.

Media Contacts

Lisa Cox
Communications Specialist
Region of Peel
905-791-7800, ext. 4615

Erin Fernandes
Marketing Co-ordinator
Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives
905-791-4055, ext. 7596