Beat the heat at PAMA in August: discover vibrant exhibits, workshops, and events
BRAMPTON, ON (Jul. 29, 2026) – Stay cool in historic, air-conditioned spaces at the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) this August and join family activities and creative adult workshops.
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Drop in for hands-on, instructor-led adventures and become creative explorers.
- Aug 4: Find artwork with local history and create a watercolour artwork inspired by the artist’s medium.
- Aug 6: Celebrate summer with miniature flowers and plants.
- Aug 11: Explore how lithographs are made and create your own print.
- Aug 13: Design a mixed media piece that shows what “home” means to you.
- Aug 18: Let’s paint! See how abstract expressionist artists use texture in their art.
- Aug 20: Learn what an agamograph is and make your own.
Words in motion: downtown Brampton hike and write (age 13+)
Thursday, Aug 13, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Join Maria Talotta for Words in Motion: a guided, place-based experience designed to clear the mind, awaken the senses, and reconnect participants to the natural rhythms of their local environment.
Saturday, Aug 22, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. is a pay-what-you-can admission day.
Enjoy family tours, story time in the gallery, art activities, and special guests.
- Abstract art: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Beaded flower holders: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Family-friendly tour: 1 to 1:15 p.m.
- Story time in the gallery: 1:30 to 1:50 p.m.
- Hands on Exotics: Lion tamer interactive animal experience: 2 to 4 p.m. Live show from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in before or stay after the show for an opportunity to interact with the animals. Space is limited and registration is recommended.
Remix the page: a creative mixed media art workshop (age 15+)
Thursday, Aug 27, 6:45 to 8:45 p.m.
Uncover hidden stories and create art that’s truly your own. Join artist and poet Vanessa Vigneswaramoorthy for a playful, hands-on workshop where you’ll transform archival text into expressive erasure poetry, then turn your poem into a striking mixed media artwork. Experiment with crossing out, highlighting, layering, and reshaping words to reveal surprising meaning and unexpected narratives. No experience needed, just bring your curiosity and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece you’ll be proud to display.
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 communities. Join us throughout the year for tours, events, workshops, and programs for all ages. Operated by Peel Region, PAMA is located at 9 Wellington Street East in Brampton. Visit pama.peelregion.ca to learn more.
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