Seeing Softly - Photography Exhibition by Laya Mendizabal
About this Event
Join us for "Seeing Softly: A Photographic Exploration of Moments, Movement, and Connection in Brampton," an exhibition by the Canon Canada + Brampton Arts Organization Photographer in Residence Laya Mendizabal.
Over the course of their residency, Laya explored everyday life in Brampton, capturing and celebrating the diversity, joy, and experience of living in our city while exploring themes of identity, belonging, connection, and community.
Be among the first to see Laya’s new body of work and hear directly from the artist about their creative process, residency experience, and the stories behind the work.
Refreshments will be provided.
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Notice of Filming and Photography - When you attend this event, you will be in a space where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. Recordings may therefore include your image. By entering the event premises, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition or reproduction.
Accessibility: The exhibition venue is wheelchair accessible. You can contact us at [email protected] to arrange assistance or support to register and/or participate in this event. Please contact us as soon as possible with a minimum of four business days in advance of the event.
Transportation: We can provide all-ages Brampton Transit Tickets to Brampton residents free of charge to those who need them for all BAO in-person events. If you would like to pick up a ticket for yourself and others attending with you, please email [email protected] prior to the event and we will have them available for you onsite. Tickets work for both Brampton Transit and Züm buses.
About the Canon Canada + Brampton Arts Organization Photographer in Residence Program
The Canon Canada + Brampton Arts Organization Photographer in Residence program offers a local professional photographer a $5,000 honorarium, a stipend of up to $1,500 for use at the Canon Print Shop and Frame Lab, working space at Canon Canada Headquarters and the use of a professional camera kit. This program provides a Brampton-based photographer with the opportunity to work in a professional photographic studio and showcase their talent through a final exhibition at Canon Canada headquarters.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Doors Open and Exhibition Viewing
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:40 PM
Welcome Remarks from Canon Canada and Brampton Arts Organization
🕑: 06:40 PM - 07:00 PM
Artist Talk by Laya Mendizabal
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Exhibition Reception and Networking
🕑: 08:00 PM
Event Concludes
Where is it happening?
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