# Event Details - **Event Name**: Seeing Softly - Photography Exhibition by Laya Mendizabal - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Canon Canada + Brampton Arts Organization Photographer in Residence Laya Mendizabal for her residency exhibition, Seeing Softly.About this EventJoin 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.DONATE - Your donation helps us support Brampton artists and expand free programming like this.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 info@bramptonartsorg.ca 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 info@bramptonartsorg.ca 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 ProgramThe 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 PMDoors Open and Exhibition Viewing?: 06:30 PM - 06:40 PMWelcome Remarks from Canon Canada and Brampton Arts Organization?: 06:40 PM - 07:00 PMArtist Talk by Laya Mendizabal?: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMExhibition Reception and Networking?: 08:00 PMEvent Concludes - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brampton/seeing-softly-photography-exhibition-by-laya-mendizabal/100001995701407633 - **Event Categories**: exhibitions, art, photography - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Canon Canada Inc - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brampton - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Canon Canada Inc - **lat**: 43.6278316 - **long**: -79.7781979 - **full address**: Canon Canada Inc, 8000 Mississauga Road, Brampton, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Seeing Softly - Photography Exhibition by Laya Mendizabal - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/95dd61f15ff63d7cf7b384d1f7114c8125ad1ae8d23a7a334386dc5b7fede63a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786006984 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Seeing Softly - Photography Exhibition by Laya Mendizabal being held? - **A:** Seeing Softly - Photography Exhibition by Laya Mendizabal takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Canon Canada Inc, 8000 Mississauga Road, Brampton, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Seeing Softly - Photography Exhibition by Laya Mendizabal? - **A:** Seeing Softly - Photography Exhibition by Laya Mendizabal is organized by ACCIDA Brampton. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Seeing Softly - Photography Exhibition by Laya Mendizabal is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brampton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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