2026 Call for Proposals: Parkscapes

Parkscapes 2026: Routes in the Park
Application Deadline: March 15, 11:59, PM
Program Dates: July–August 2026
Location: Brampton parks (multiple sites)

Information Session: March 4 from 12:00-1:15 p.m. This information session will take place online via Zoom. Please register here.

*payment includes any necessary costs or materials, and no further compensation will be made to the artist/s for costs associated with the activation.

Project Timeline

Call for Applications Released: February 24, 2026

Application Deadline: March 15, 2026

Artists Notified: April 2026

Planning & Development: April-June 2026

Program Delivery: June-August 2026

For questions about this program, contact Katy Belshaw, Head of Programming, Brampton Arts Organization, katy@bramptonartsorg.ca

If you need assistance or support to complete the application, please get in touch with us at info@bramptonartsorg.ca as soon as possible (minimum of 5 business in advance of deadline) so that we can make the necessary accommodation to support you.
Contact Information
Legal Name*

First NameLast Name
What is your preferred artist/business name (to be shown publicly on forms of communications and other media)?*
Personal Pronouns (e.g. she/her, he/him, they/them, other)
Postal Code of current residence*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
What is your connection to Brampton?*

I live in BramptonI go to school in BramptonI grew up in BramptonI work in BramptonOther
Please briefly describe connection to Brampton (150 words) *
Voluntary Self-Identification

Please check any of the following identities that resonate for you. This section is optional and is a way to help BAO determine whether our programs and services are reaching a diverse range of Bramptonians, and to support prioritization where applicable.
Please check any of the following identities that resonate for you.

Indigenous [First Nations (status and non-status), Métis and InuitBlackPerson of Colour [non-white]QBIPOC [Queer and Black, Indigenous, or Person of Colour]LGBTQQIP2SA+ [2SLGBTQIAP is an abbreviation used to represent a broad array of identities such as, but not limited to, two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, pansexual, gender and sexual minorities]Disabled [any person who has a long-term, reoccurring physical, mental, sensory, psychiatric, or learning impairment]Newcomer [immigrant or refugee who has been in Canada for less than five years]None of the AbovePrefer not to say
Applicant Profile
I am proposing to lead programming at the following site:*

Site 1: Eastbourne Park and Surrounding AreaSite 2: Chinguacousy ParkSite 3: Mount Pleasant Park, Loafers Lake, or Eldorado Park
If I am not selected for my preferred site I am open to being placed at a different park

YesNoOther
I am proposing to lead:

4 weeks of programming8 weeks of programming
Please list below in short form below a biography of your training and or experience in your discipline (200 words). *

0/200
Provide a brief bio for each arts program leader/team member, and the bio of the collective or organization, if applicable. (300 words.)

0/300
Describe your proposed activities. Be sure to include what the activities are, where they will take place, how they will be delivered, who they are for, who will lead them, and when they will occur. (250 words max.) *

0/250
Project Budget

Site 1 Budget:
- Up to $4,500 in artist fees, can include additional collaborators
- Up to $1,200 supplies/materials budget
Site 2 and 3 Budget:
- You may chose to conduct either 4 weeks of programming with $2,250 artist fee or 8 weeks of programming with a $4,500 artist fee
- Up to $1500 materials
- Up to $1200 in equipment rentals
Additional Budget Information: Your budget should include all artist fees, materials, equipment rental, insurance, and any other project expenses associated with the project for yourself and anyone else involved. Payment of professional artist fees (ex. CARFAC rates) is a requirement of this program.
Provide a brief breakdown of your estimated expenses and indicate the amount you are requesting.*
Provide a detailed budget for your program. Include information like artist fees, insurance, material costs, equipment rentals, additional collaborators etc. You may link to a google sheet, dropbox, or other file sharing platform.  
Artistic Discipline

Dance/ChoreographyLiteratureMusicTheatreMedia and Visual ArtsMulti and Inter ArtsOther
Social Media Link # 1 (i.e. Instagram, website, or portfolio)*
Social Media Link # 2 (i.e. Instagram, website, or portfolio)
Artist Headshot to be used for marketing purposes*

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If there is anything else we should know about you or your project that we didn't ask in a previous question, please tell us about it here, which includes any accommodations you may need during the process. 
Support Materials
Please submit a minimum of 2 support materials below that demonstrate your artistic practice and experience in Commnuity-Engaged Arts work. These could be an artist CV, images of your artwork, a portfolio, video, google documents, etc.
Support Material Submission*

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Support Material Submission*

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Please verify that you are human*
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Parkscapes 2026: Routes in the Park

Contact Information

Voluntary Self-Identification

Applicant Profile

Support Materials