ARTS, CULTURE, HERITAGE Good turnout at Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy Open House

The County of Brant sent a thank you to everyone that attended the Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy Open House on Wednesday, September 20.

“The Arts, Culture and Heritage Open House at Wincey Mills provided a warm, welcoming space for the community to make connections, ask questions, and share their creative vision for the future of arts, culture, and heritage across the County of Brant,” said Kayla Cicman, Arts, Culture, and Heritage Officer with the County of Brant. “Thank you to all who came and all who are contributing to the creation of a new and exciting Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy.”

Were you not able to attend? No problem, we still want to hear from you!

Please complete the updated online survey, share your ideas, or take a quick poll at www.EngageBrant.ca/Culture Engagement closes this Sunday, September 24. County of Brant Photos

Program for Expressive Arts and Community Engagement

P.E.A.C.E is a Program for Expressive Arts and Community Engagement. It is designed to give folks 15 and up a chance to learn about the therapeutic power of the arts and creativity through experiential learning and experimentation This workshop also intends to build community among the participants through the use of different engaging and collaborative activities. Many modalities of the arts will be utilized during this workshop such as movement, sound, visual arts, and writing Creation is free and takes place in a public space All materials will be provided and people of all ranges of arts experiences and skills are welcome.

An onsite Expressive Arts Therapist in Training is present as people create together in the art form of their choice. Please note that although this workshop explores the therapeutic power and the arts benefits for wellbeing it is not a formal expressive arts therapy group and is not a replacement for professional medical assistance or consultation.

September 27th – County of Brant Public Library in St. George

October 4th

– County of Brant Public Library in Paris

October 11th – County of Brant Public Library in Burford

The Public Paint Project

Presented by the Paris Bohemian Gallery, A large wooden panel (4 x 8'), in fall colours, will be painted with colourful nature images, over the course of several days by artist Aliki Mikulich, with contributions by the public. Participants can expect to be inspired by the style of painting to contribute their own design and ideas All ages are welcome to take part

Located at 27 William Street, Paris. October 6 and 7th, 12 to 4 pm.

Poetry in Paris - Spoken Word by Roshan James + Open Mic Night

On October 14, Roshan James will host a spoken word and open mic event, performing material from her new collection, 'Pink Moon' at the Paris Bohemian Gallery in Paris, Ontario The 'Pink Moon' collection is described as "part anthem of decolonization, part oracle of the times." Growing up in the South Asian diaspora, but feeling disconnected from her cultural roots, Roshan makes peace with the tension between her self-identities through poetry For the open mic night, Roshan invites local poets to join in sharing their work. She is excited to connect with other literary artists in Brant County, specifically Indigenous, Black, and racialized writers, those who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, those who experience disabilities, and folks who are experiencing houselessness. The open mic night will be a time to sit together, share stories, and explore life in the community, focusing on voices that have been previously marginalized, othered, or out-right silenced by mainstream media