BRAMPTON, ON (May 29, 2024), – Join Peel Art Gallery, Museums and Archives (PAMA) this June for an engaging lineup of events and programs. This month promises to offer something for everyone and celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Peel Region. June is marked as Indigenous Heritage Month; throughout this month and all year long, PAMA provides opportunities for visitors to connect with Indigenous art, culture, and history…, Stories of Home, exhibition in July, we have some unique events and workshops created in partnership with Living Hyphen and Sheridan College:, Stories of Home: A Storytelling Celebration, June 2, 2 - 4 p.m., Celebrate the newcomer experience in Peel and beyond with Living Hyphen. Through stories and poetry, enjoy a vibrant portrayal of community, diversity, and resilience., Included with general admission., Registration required, ., Stories of Home Workshop: Embroidery on Paper, June 15, 2 - 4 p.m., Creativity meets needlework in this unique form of art! Join Meltem Unal as she guides you through the creation process. You will be provided with a pre-made and punched template with a matte beige acrylic background for your project, created from one of the artist’s original designs of a vase with flowers. This hands-on experience will allow everyone to tap into their creative potential while…, Recommended for ages 12 and up., Registration required, ., Public: $17.50 +HST, Members: $15 +HST, Stories of Home Workshop: Book Binding, June 27, 6 – 8 p.m. Spend an evening learning the basics of case binding! Using eye-catching textiles and papers, participants will learn how to stitch, glue, and assemble their own pocket size art/notebooks in this beginner bookbinding workshop. Materials and step-by-step instructions will be provided. No prior experience necessary., Recommended for ages 12 and up., Registration required, ., Public: $17.50 +HST, Members: $15 +HST, , Additional Exciting June Programming, Pet Portrait Painting, June 1, 1 - 4:30 p.m., Create a lifelike portrait of your pet with artist Christine Lobo in this acrylic painting workshop. Bring a photo of your furry friend or follow along with Christine's guidance., Registration required, ., Public: $17.50, Members: $15, ., Caledon Seniors Month Outreach Workshops, June 7, In partnership with Town of Caledon, Museum Memories with PAMA, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Discover the behind-the-scenes history and fun tidbits about PAMA along with some items from our collection., Register for the Museum Memories program here, ., Dog Printmaking, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Inspired by the exhibition, Oh My Dog!, enjoy an exciting dog printmaking workshop! Explore unique printmaking techniques and design one-of-a-kind artwork featuring furry friends., Registration required with Town of Caledon, ., Location, : Margaret Dunn Valleywood Library, 20 Snelcrest Dr, Caledon, PA Day Drop-in Workshop with Youth Geographic Association, June 10, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Join the Youth Geographic Society for canine mysteries, furry friend-inspired art, and exploring plant ecosystems while planting seeds. Recommended for kids ages 6 - 13. Public: $5, Included with general admission Members: $3. Guardians must accompany children., Registration required, ., Connections Art and Book Club, June 13, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Connect literature and art with Brampton Library and PAMA. Tour the exhibit Lii Buflo and explore Métis traditions, language revitalization, and buffalo conservation efforts. The night is paired with a discussion of Chelsea Vowel's, "Buffalo Is the New Buffalo". Free admission. Registration is required at, Brampton Public Library, ., PAMA Kids Summer Camp, July 8 - August 2 (Camp runs Monday to Friday, 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), This summer, young artists and museum explorers will imagine, discover, and play! Inspired by PAMA’s exhibitions and collections, campers will engage in a variety of daily activities at PAMA., For kids ages 6 – 12., Registration is required, . Registration ends 7/12/2024 at 3 p.m. Public: $246, Members: $209., , About PAMA, PAMA is a place to explore and learn about Peel region’s diverse culture and heritage highlighting important local, Canadian, and global narratives. Art, artifact, and archival collections, exhibitions, and programs help visitors make new and fascinating connections to the surrounding community. Join us throughout the year for tours, events, workshops, and public programs for all ages. Operated…, to learn more. , Media contact, Jonell George Marketing Specialist (Acting), PAMA Tel: 437-249-1576
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