Although Brantford has moved into Stage 3 of reopening, residents are instructed to remain vigilant and continue to practice physical distancing. As we continue to distance ourselves from one another, with many choosing to remain at home, it can be difficult to feel connected to friends and loved ones. Here are a few suggestions for safely keeping yourself and your community connected during this stressful time. Offer your neighbours a helping hand Wondering where you can volunteer to hel...

Welcome to our April roundup of training and networking opportunities for creative professionals in our community. Don’t forget to sign up for our monthly Arts & Culture e-newsletter to get these opportunities delivered straight to your email inbox so you don’t miss a thing.  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 s...

Grant research has never been more easy or fun! Do you work in the world of charitable support or are you thinking about starting a not-for-profit project or organization? Looking for funding can seem overwhelming, whether you’re an established organization, or brand new. That’s where Grant Connect comes in. Grant Connect helps to find funding through their remarkable search tool allowing users to utilize thousands of search criteria, including 500 specific causes, 7,000 cities and...

Welcome to our March roundup of training and networking opportunities for creative professionals in our community. Don’t forget to sign up for our monthly Arts & Culture e-newsletter to get these opportunities delivered straight to your email inbox so you don’t miss a thing. 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 w...

By: Trish Barsby Do you have a desire to bring out your creative side but don’t know where to start? Look no further than the Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) Makerspace and Digital Media Lab, where all of the help and tools are at your disposal to do just that. The MakerSpace area allows people of all ages to explore and create projects from 3D printing to button making, while the Digital Media Lab has you covered for creating professional videos, music and podcasts with their exp...

Welcome to our February roundup of training and networking opportunities for creative professionals in our community. Don’t forget to sign up for our monthly Arts & Culture e-newsletter to get these opportunities delivered straight to your email inbox so you don’t miss a thing. 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 shar...

Welcome to our January roundup of training and networking opportunities for creative professionals in our community. Don’t forget to sign up for our monthly Arts & Culture e-newsletter to get these opportunities delivered straight to your email inbox so you don’t miss a thing.  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...