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Public Art Storymap

To coincide with the launch of Discover Brantford’s beautiful new website, the Tourism division is also pleased to share the creation of a Public Art StoryMap. Using ArcGIS Technology, the Tourism division created an interactive map that highlights all seventeen pieces in the City of Brantford’s Public Art Collection.

The StoryMap is a visual representation of Public Art in Brantford. You can search by the piece, viewing the artwork and discovering more about its history and artist. You can also...

BSO’s Annual Book Fair Goes Virtual

The Brantford Symphony Orchestra’s (BSO) Annual Book Fair is a valuable fundraiser for the nonprofit organization and a beloved Brantford event. Usually taking place annually in April, it’s a sign of spring for this devote bookworm and a cue to stock up on some well-loved good reads in time for the warmer weather. Last year the event was cancelled as result of COVID-19, so this year they are delivering the event virtually and in a new exciting auction format!

The Brantford Symphony Orchestra Book...

Blog Post – Google Grants for Non Profits

Imagine what you could do with $10,000 USD of in-kind advertising every single month from Google Ads? You could recruit more volunteers. Attract more donations. Create awareness and share your story with audiences all over the globe. This is the lifeblood of a nonprofit organization.

In response to the crippling financial strain experienced by nonprofits as result of the global pandemic, Google has created a new grant program specifically for nonprofits. Google Grants are an exclusive grant program...

March Featured Artist - Dawn Bank

March’s Featured Artist is Dawn Bank, an oil painter who also specializes in dollhouse miniatures. Bank has been established in Brantford with her home-based business, One Lady’s Art Studio & Gallery, since 2010.

Bank spent the majority of her childhood growing up in Muskoka and Toronto. Bank says, “The thing I love most about Brantford are the numerous amount of trails to wander down. Coming from Toronto, there wasn’t much untouched greenspace to enjoy.”

With an interest in art from a very young...

Meet the Members of the BPA

The Brant Performing Arts (BPA) collective was formed in 2010 to provide mutual benefit for the City of Brantford and the County of Brant’s local non-profit performing arts organizations to share resources, network, and pursue shared marketing opportunities. The group includes choirs, bands, presenters, theatre groups, storytellers, teachers, and even a symphony orchestra!

The BPA meets each month to share ideas and information, including presentations by occasional guest speakers. In a typical year,...