Shiemara Hogarth has been announced as Brampton's 2026 Artist in Residence, according to a Brampton Arts Organization announcement.
The appointment tops a list of recent updates posted to the arts organization's announcements page, which also includes a fresh round of May workshops and opportunities aimed at Brampton-based artists and creatives.
The announcement did not include further details about the residency, such as its duration, location or the projects Hogarth will pursue during the year.
Canon Canada partnership named first photographer in residence
The same announcements page also lists a joint program between Canon Canada and the Brampton Arts Organization, which selected Laya Mendizabal as its inaugural photographer in residence.
The organization described the Canon Canada partnership as a new program, though the announcement did not specify when Mendizabal's residency begins or how long it will run.
Mayoral town hall in the works
The announcements page also highlights a collaboration between the Brampton Arts Organization, Brampton Library and CBC News to host what is described as the first Brampton mayoral town hall of the 2026 election.
No date or venue for the town hall was included in the announcement. Ontario municipalities are scheduled to hold their next municipal elections in October 2026.
Ongoing opportunities for local artists
Beyond the residency announcements, the Brampton Arts Organization regularly posts monthly roundups of workshops, calls for submissions and other opportunities for local artists.
The most recent listing on the page, titled for May, invites Brampton creatives to browse upcoming workshops and opportunities. Similar roundups were posted in earlier months, along with summer programming the organization has promoted in past seasons.
Artists interested in applying for future programs or attending workshops can find the full listings on the Brampton Arts Organization's announcements page at bramptonartsorg.ca.
