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The city backed down and Art Addictions is officially staying downtown. Thank you for helping us protect our spot. We are staying alert to ensure they keep their word.

June 7, 2007

Art Addictions inc.

Art Addictions inc.

🏆 Won — 193 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 19 years, 11 months ago
For the past 10 years Matthew Wagg founder of Art Addictions has been a profound entrepreneur in the downtown core. Now it seems to be that the city of Brampton wants to clean up its downtown by removing and excluding some companies. Art Addictions located at 41 Queen St East Brampton Ontario has been open for more than 10 years and has seen companies come and go. They wish to move the location but can not, due to the fact that the city of Brampton frowns upon the tattooing industry. They are also stipulating that Art Addictions can only move outside of the downtown core. How is this fair How is it fair to discriminate They might not discriminate against color or race but to discriminate against a lifestyle that so many people choose Art Addictions has never caused a problem with the service they have given to their customers, time and time again. Art Addictions is not just a tattoo shop it is an art studio. It\'s a place where the employees make a bond with their customers. Art Addictions has been here for 10 years, and with the customer service that they are known for they will be around for a long time to come. For years Art Addictions has also donated to the "Classic Cars" event annually as well as various other sports teams and organizations. So here I propose a petition to the city of Brampton to make sure that Art Addictions can stay in the downtown core and may move location if they choose too. Samantha Wagg

Updates

April 17, 2007

The momentum behind Art Addictions is incredible. It shows exactly how much this shop means to Brampton.

Reached 100 supporters

April 17, 2007

6 Comments

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Tom McKenzie
19 years ago Featured

Used to live right by there. Always polite and professional. Brampton politics are a joke.

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Linda Oliver
19 years ago Featured

10 years of history and they want to push them out?? makes no sense. let them stay where they are.

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Dave Oliver
19 years ago Featured

Tattooing is art. Stop treating it like a crime. These guys have done more for the community than the city hall has.

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Mike Fisher
19 years ago Featured

Brampton needs to stop trying to change the downtown vibe. Art Addictions has been a staple for years. Leave them alone.

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Jessica Wilkinson
19 years ago Featured

My ink is from there and i have never had anything but a great experience. Pure discrimination.

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Sarah Osborne
19 years ago Featured

Ridiculous that they are targeting a legit business like this. Professional shop and great people. Keep them downtown!