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October 2022 Training & Networking for Creative Industry Professionals

Welcome to our October 2022 roundup of training and networking opportunities for creative professionals in our community. Looking to join a monthly, recurring networking group? Scroll to the bottom of this blog to learn about local groups and when they meet.

Do you have any great training or networking opportunities to share with us? Comment below, or send your suggestions to culture@brantford.ca. Please note that these lists are compiled at the beginning of the previous month, and curated...

Free Activities Planned for Culture Days (September 23 to October 22, 2022)

Somehow, the summer is almost over, and although many may not be looking forward to the cold months to come, the fall signals that Culture Days is on its way back to Brantford and area! Individuals and organizations in Brantford and area are busy planning their free and interactive Culture Days activities for you. This year’s Culture Days is September 23 to October 22, so mark your calendars and start planning your free, interactive adventures around town.

Culture Days is a nationwide grassroots...

Brantford's Grand Exhibit

Brantford’s Grand Exhibit is a partnership between the City of Brantford and Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant, which features twelve to-scale reproductions from Glenhyrst’s permanent collection displayed throughout the City. The twelve pieces selected for the Grand Exhibit were voted on by members of the community and showcase a small piece of over 600 original works of art from Glenhyrst’s permanent collection. 

Each piece is reproduced to scale, and include an interpretive panel that describes...

Holmedale Art Crawl

The Holmedale Art Crawl is an annual self-guided tour in Brantford’s Holmedale neighborhood, focusing on local artists.

This year, there are two events; one in fall and one in spring. The events are always bursting with artists and makers who paint, draw, sew, photograph, create pottery, make soap, home décor, wooden items and so much more.

It’s events like these that make little communities flourish and gives everyone a good time. The unique neighborhood of Holmedale is full of tree lined streets...

Discover the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts

The Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts is a historic theatre located in the heart of downtown Brantford. It hosts a variety of live performances and special events throughout the year including concerts, films, musicals, theatre, and more.

The Sanderson Centre has been a downtown Brantford entertainment destination since 1919. Its magnificent design and architecture represent our remarkable past and reflect the evolution and growth of our heritage and culture today. Originally designed...