The City of Brampton invites artists to activate, revitalize, and transform community spaces through the
My Neighbourhood Art Project.
The
My Neighbourhood Art Project involves five communities annually in the co-creation of temporary public artworks. At each site, the City offers two to five artist-led workshops, tailored to the interests of the local community. The ideas and artwork generated in these workshops will be used to inspire the larger works. In some cases, there may be an opportunity for the community to take part in creating a larger public art piece, such as a mural, through a community paint day.
The concept of placemaking is widely known and applied in other downtown, municipal jurisdictions, where there is evidence that these types of initiatives deter graffiti and enhance neighbourhood beautification. The
My Neighbourhood Art Project helps to increase the geographic spread of public art projects within the City of Brampton and is an opportunity to engage residents in multigenerational, community-engaged creation sessions. The final artwork will reside in the public realm for an estimated five years. The condition of the artworks will be assessed annually, and the pieces will remain in situ as long as they are in good repair and relevant to the community.
Building on the success of the initial neighbourhood beautification project launched in 2023, the
My Neighbourhood Art Project responds to a Council directive for city-wide neighbourhood beautification. As a collaborative and participatory public art program, the
My Neighbourhood Art Project addresses a need for meaningful, neighbourhood-level, community arts engagement.
Completed My Neighbourhood Art Projects
