The Brant Museum and Galleries Association was formed originally in 1985. The group now meets on a quarterly basis.

Vision Statement

The Brant Museums and Galleries Association seeks to entertain, engage, educate and inspire people through the collective power of arts, culture and heritage to tell the stories of Brantford and area.

Mission Statement

The members of the Brant Museums and Galleries Association will support the Brantford and area story by their stated commitment to:

  • Develop sustainable business practices
  • Represent and promote the collective interests of museums in Brantford, County of Brant, and Six Nations of the Grand River
  • Advocate with the City of Brantford, County of Brant, and Six Nations of the Grand River, and other levels of government
  • Create a marketing strategy for Brantford and area museums
  • Adhere to best professional practices in organization and museum management
General Terms of the BMGA
  • The mandate and main goal will be collective benefit
  • Advocacy will always be with one voice for collectively-agreed objectives
  • There will be no direct competition with any other member organizations
  • The organizational structure will be a federated model
  • Members will commit to exploring Imagine Canada Standards
Core Areas of Activity
  • Collective promotion and marketing
  • Training and professional development
  • Coordination of shared knowledge and resources
  • Peer-to-peer communication
The Brant Museums and Galleries Association is supported by …