News release: December 8, 2022
Free drop-in family activities this Winter Break at PAMA
Brampton, ON. (Dec. 8, 2022) – Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) invites you to visit historic downtown Brampton and make colourful creations with us all Winter Break long. We kick things off on Tuesday, Dec. 27 with Apple Fun Puppetry, performing their Forest Trek show!
Please note that PAMA will be closed on December 25 and 26, 2022 and January 1, 2023. PAMA will be closing at 2 p.m. on December 24 and 31, 2022.
Apple Fun Puppetry Forest Trek Show
Tuesday, December 27, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Boldly go where few puppets have gone before! The forest is a peaceful place... until some silly space explorers arrive. Join Applefun Puppetry for 45-minutes of interactive fun. Afterwards, everyone learns how to make a paper puppet to take home.
Space is limited and on a first-come-first-serve basis. Arrive early to reserve your spot! Recommended for children ages 4 to 12. Guardians must accompany children.
Winter Break Colourful Creations
December 27 to 30 and January 2 to 6
Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Warm up and get colourful at PAMA this Winter Break! Express your creativity with a variety of fun and artistic activities. Each day will feature a new project using different materials and techniques:
- Dec. 27: All about Puppets
- Dec. 28: Winter Prints
- Dec. 29: Fantastical Worlds
- Dec. 30: Countdown to 2023
- Jan. 2: Dots and Dashes
- Jan. 3: Creature Feature
- Jan. 4: Scenic Views
- Jan. 5: Cartoon Mania
- Jan. 6: Art and Science
Admission is free but donations are accepted. Recommended for children ages 4 to 12. Guardians must accompany children.
Connections Art and Book Club
Thursday, Dec. 15, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Literature and visual arts connect in this distinctive book club. Join Brampton Library and PAMA for an in-person discussion about In Your Face: Law, Justice, and Niqab-Wearing Women in Canada. This book by Natasha Bakht analyzes niqab bans in Canada and the violent exposures niqab-wearing women have endured. Our discussion will expose the complexities and multiple motivations for wearing this and other headdresses. The book discussion will be paired with a tour of the exhibition UN/COVERINGS: Mennonite & Muslim Women's Heads and Hearts.
Registration required with Brampton Library
Exhibitions on now
- Facing Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore
- UN/COVERINGS: Mennonite and Muslim Women’s Heads and Hearts
- We Are Hockey: An inclusive look at Canada’s most beloved sport
- Russna Kaur: Maze of control and the slightest chaos (outdoor banners)
About PAMA
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 Street East in Brampton. Visit pama.peelregion.ca to learn more.
Media contact
Erin Fernandes
Marketing Specialist
Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)
Tel: 416-312-3425
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
