Winter 2025 Exhibitions & Programming at Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives

Jim Reid (Canadian 1955-), Feral 10/03/03, 2003, acrylic on canvas. Gift of Sidney and Grace Reid, 2008. ©Jim Reid

Dive into a New Year Filled with Inspiration at PAMA

Kick off 2025 with art and culture at Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) located in downtown Brampton across from Gage Park. Discover stunning exhibitions, explore history, and participate in exciting monthly programming. Experience two dynamic arts panel discussions, where you can meet and learn from local artists featured in PAMA’s newest exhibitions.

In Love and In Art
Jim Reid, Gina Rorai, Peggy Taylor Reid, and David Urban

Until April 6, 2025
Curated by Sharona Adamowicz-Clements

Drawn from the permanent collection, works by two contemporary artist couples: Jim Reid and Peggy Taylor Reid as well as Gina Rorai and David Urban will focus on moments in the artists’ creative development and consider what stylistic parallels or thematic crossovers may arise. What advantages do artist couples experience when they share a profession and a life?

In Love and In Art considers the artmaking of artists in intimate and long-term relationships, and questions whether that may have an impact on the trajectory of the individual artist’s practice.

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Artist Meegan Lim posing in front of an installation of Apple a Day (2020-2024)

Meegan Lim: Apple a Day

Until March 30, 2025
Curated by Sharona Adamowicz-Clements

Brampton-based emerging artist Meegan Lim’s Apple a Day draws attention to food insecurity in today’s economic reality of high inflation and rising costs of living. Reminiscent of the fairytale of Jack and the Beanstalk, her colourful illustration of people competing to climb a massive, tall tree crowned by an encased golden apple shows life’s constant struggle to reach the top of the metaphorical financial ladder. But there is hope through ingenuity in resource finding and sharing so all have a chance to achieve the prescribed goal of a healthy lifestyle and have their apple a day.

In partnership with Brampton Arts Organization (BAO), this exhibition is presented on PAMA’s outdoor banners.

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Winter Programming

Artist Talk: In Love and In Art Exhibition
Saturday, February 1, 2 – 3:30 pm

Join Art Curator Sharona Adamowicz-Clements in conversation with artists Jim Reid, Gina Rorai, Peggy Taylor Reid and David Urban to discuss their artistic practice in the context of their couplehood. How have their personal relationships influenced their creative output?

Artist Talk: Apple A Day
Saturday, February 22, 1 – 2:30 pm

Join PAMA and Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) for a talk about the outdoor banner project Apple A Day by local artist Meegan Lim. The event will open with a short artist talk with Meegan Lim in conversation with curator Sharona Adamowicz-Clements to share her creative process. Meegan will then be joined by panelists, artist Em Dial and Ahmed Mirza from Peel Food Action Council.

About the Brampton Arts Organization

The Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) is a registered non-profit that champions Brampton’s diverse arts, culture and creative industries and advocates for the #BramptonArtist. We work to build a thriving, confident, valued, and empowered creative scene by offering a range of programs, services, and resources. In this, BAO is a key partner in fulfilling the City of Brampton’s strategic vision and Culture Master Plan. Learn more at bramptonartsorg.ca and connect with us at Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn.

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 community. Join us throughout the year for tours, events, workshops, and public programs for all ages. Operated by Peel Region, PAMA is located at 9 Wellington Street East in Brampton. Visit pama.peelregion.ca or call 905-791-4055 to learn more.