Mississauga Arts Council
300 City Centre Dr # 1055 L5B 3C9 Mississauga, ON, Canada

We are one hour away from the premiere of #SaugaMusicNOW: Rhymes and Rhythm on Martys HUB YouTube channel! CLICK HERE TO WATCH: https://youtu.be/17LGnNVGHQI Presented in collaboration with TaketheStage.ca and Creators at Play, this production, hosted by Tremayne (Stay Out Late), features exciting performances and artist interviews from leading Mississauga Hip hop artists: Junia-T, SDotGoods (Dj Straight Goods), RUNXGUN (The Indestructible RXG), Nanna Goodie, and Kelson Fre...dericks. Hope to see you there!

Musicians - Martys HUB is looking for you! MartysHUB.com has launched a HUB Sauga Hits Spotify Playlist! Listen to it by visiting bit.ly/HUBSaugaPlaylist. We are looking to showcase Mississauga’s diverse community of musicians through this playlist. Submit your Sauga hit by visiting bit.ly/HUBSaugaPlaylistSubmit... Mississauga Music

NEW MUSIC ALERT! Indie/folk singer-songwriter Tennyson King just released his latest album, Good Company! The album is based on Tennyson’s experiences with group and solo travel, exploration, nature, culture, connections with people, and taking the time to enjoy life and embrace the moment. Stream Good Company here: http://ow.ly/nu2y50HEAGw... Buy Limited Edition Good Company CDs here: http://ow.ly/5rJI50HEAGv See more

NEW MUSIC ALERT! Check out Kendruh's latest music video for her single, Nightmares! Stay tuned for her next single, Karma, out January 28. Watch here: http://ow.ly/yzhx50HELJm... Listen here: http://ow.ly/b9XQ50HELJl See more

Got a story about love to share? Museums of Mississauga wants you to submit your story for their upcoming What Is Love Exhibition! This exhibition will explore how love presents itself in many different forms romance, family, friendship, and more. Submit your story by Feb 14 at 11:59 p.m. Learn more and submit: http://ow.ly/nk0950Hhwnb

TD Culture Lab is back and we want your questions! Join MAC for its upcoming TD Culture Lab Webinar- Daily Dose: Supporting Your Mental Health. Tune in as we speak with Dr. Ewa Antczak from Core Centre, about how to maintain positive mental health, learn some daily questions, tools, and check-ins that you can do to increase your mental well-being. The webinar will be pre-recorded and premiere on MAC's YouTube on Thursday, February 24th at 7:00 PM. Have a question for Dr. Antc...zak to answer? Submit your question here: http://ow.ly/7sNc50Hwpvs All questions will be submitted anonymously and are due by February 7th, 2022. See more

Today is #BellLetsTalk Day. Inspired by this, check out the Art of Wellness documentary by Susan Ksiezopolski, co-sponsored by Bell Canada. Art of Wellness explores the subject of creative experiences and their beneficial impact on participants' mental health. Producer Susan Ksiezopolski and filmmaker Fil Plaskota capture the spirit of these creative programs in the faces of their participants. Thank you to the artists who work so hard to deliver impactful arts programs that ...improve their fellow residents’ lives right here in Peel. Watch the Art of Wellness here: https://youtu.be/OfY3oO2_RnA - CMHA Peel Dufferin, Heart House Hospice My Words Creators at Play Artists in Momentum Mind Forward Brain Injury Services

Authors and Writers! Submissions for the Trillium Book Award for eligible titles published in 2021 are now being accepted by Ontario Creates. Submissions for books published November and December 2021 are due January 31, 2022. Guidelines and submission forms: http://ow.ly/WicK50GneOF

Get creative this New Year with Arts on the Credit! Join them Saturday, January 29, 11 AM - 1 PM in the online gallery for a short tour of Winter Wonder and then paint along with member artist Khaula'S Art who will lead you through an easy watercolour session. Email [email protected] to register.

CALL FOR ARTISTS! Mississauga Culture is inviting emerging artists or artist teams to submit proposals to create original digital artwork for Mississauga's Sculpture Court, a multi-use ramp and skateboarding park in downtown Mississauga. They are holding an information session and tutorial on submitting artist proposals May 6 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Deadline for submissions is May 30. Join their information session: http://ow.ly/2GkI50ExYKN... Learn more here: http://ow.ly/PLpd50ExYKM

EXHIBITION ALERT! Headwaters Arts presents ReLaunch 2021, an exhibition featuring 14 artists reigniting their artistic practices and sharing an exciting and sumptuous array of pieces! Sculptures, wood carved items both decorative and useful, and fine art pieces in several media are presented from a wonderful cross-section of Headwaters Arts’ member artists. Artworks are available for viewing and purchasing on their website until May 24. Check it out here: http://ow.ly/S1tY50Enz4a

MAC Arts Cafe - Online Open Mic is back for May! Happening Mon, May 31 at 7:00 PM. Tune in on our Facebook and YouTube pages for LIVE performances from local talent! Hosted by award winning singer-songwriter, Heather Christine! Featuring Special Guest country singer-songwriter Alessia Cohle! Want to perform? We are currently taking online performer auditions here: https://www.mississaugaartscouncil.com/macartscafe/

CALL FOR ARTISTS! CreativeHub 1352 is seeking submissions from visual artists to create an original image for the 2021 Lakeview Farmers’ Market that will express the essence of the market experience, local farmers, and/or their products. Eight accepted artists will be awarded and works will be displayed for the duration of the 2021 market season. Deadline to submit is May 30!... Learn more here: http://ow.ly/VYhi50EyXcF Application form: http://ow.ly/cSny50EyXcG

Are you a writer who wants to learn more about the writing process? Join in on Mississauga Library's Author Talks! Happening every Friday from 7-8 PM, these talks give you an opportunity to ask authors questions and learn more about their craft. The next talk on May 14 features Award-winning author Farzana Doctor. Check out all the upcoming talks and register below!... http://ow.ly/Bofy50DOWEl See more

Join us on Sunday, February 14 at 7:30 PM on our Facebook and YouTube channel for Hazel A Celebration: 100 Years In The Making! #Hazel100 Experience this once-in-a-lifetime event as our Mississauga music community salutes former Mississauga Mayor, Hazel McCallion on her 100th birthday. Hosted by Mayor Bonnie Crombie. Learn more here: bit.ly/HazelCelebration... Featuring over 160+ performers including: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra & Patti Jannetta-Baker, Chuck Jackson & the Blues All Stars, Justus Singers, Nicole Faye, Port Credit Ensemble, Denise Leslie Quartet (Denise Leslie Sings), Wali Shah, Stephanie Braganza & Alessia Cohle, Heather Christine, Arlene Music & Matt Zaddy, Shannon Butcher & Nicholas Cunha...and more! Thank you to our proud presenting sponsor: My Lakeview Village Justin Trudeau, FordNation, Mississauga Culture

Check out Arts on the Credit's new virtual solo exhibit, Sjon De Groot, on now until Jan 31! Sjon de Groot is a visual artist that creates bold, multi-dimensional works that combine his African and North American experience with the influence of his Dutch artist ancestors. Check out the exhibition below! ... http://ow.ly/RTZJ50D3rj1 See more

ART EXHIBITION! Visual Arts Mississauga has launched its highly anticipated 43rd Juried Show of Fine Arts online! VAM43 showcases an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary visual art works with 43 artworks from practicing artists province-wide. On until Dec 31.... View the exhibition below! http://ow.ly/oIUL50D9Bgi

ART EXHIBITION! Visual Arts Mississauga is launching its highly anticipated 43rd Juried Show of Fine Arts online on Jan 14 at 3 PM live on their Facebook page and website! VAM43 showcases an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary visual art works with 43 artworks from practicing artists province-wide.... Learn more below! http://ow.ly/WitW50D2zUF

Hazel A Celebration: 100 Years In The Making - Artist Spotlight - Patti Jannetta-Baker & Mississauga Symphony Orchestra! Patti Jannetta - Baker has worked her way up in the music industry from a teenage actress in the LA production of Jesus Christ Superstar into a position that has garnered her respect as a singer, songwriter and humanitarian. Mississauga Symphony Orchestra has been active in Mississauga since 1972. It is designated as one of Mississauga's six pillar instit...utions of arts, culture, and heritage. Watch them perform LIVE, Sunday, Feb 14 at 7:30 PM on our Facebook and YouTube Channels. Learn more bit.ly/HazelCelebration

Have you ever wanted to hear your song on the radio? Join Demetrius Nath of antiskeptic entertainment and recording artist Elyse Saunders for a crash course on how to get your music on the airwaves in our Get Your Songs on the Radio TD Culture Lab Webinar happening Tuesday, February 16 at 7 PM. Learn more and register at: http://ow.ly/qE8W50DpsxJ... #MACTDCultureLab

Live music venues and promoters, this one's for you! The Canadian Live Music Association and Kinaxis are excited to announce Kinaxis InConcert, a new performance series that will feature up to 30 concerts live streamed from stages across Canada to support performers and venues hit hard by COVID-19. Want to get involved? Professional live music venues can apply to be featured as part of the series! Applications are accepted up until Feb 28, 2021.... Learn more below! http://ow.ly/c2jJ50CL4QC

The Monstrartity #MonsterArts for Seniors Program has gone VIRTUAL! This FREE seniors program has Zoom workshops in dance, music, visual arts, and creative writing, and helps reduce isolation among the elderly during the pandemic. Workshops are provided in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil & more. Learn more and register below!... http://ow.ly/p1uh50DcuY4 See more

Hazel A Celebration: 100 Years In The Making - Artist Spotlight -Nicholas Cunha & Shannon Butcher- Watch them LIVE, Sunday, Feb 14 at 7:30 PM on our Facebook and YouTube Channels. Learn more bit.ly/HazelCelebration

WRITERS! Visual Arts Mississauga and Toronto Writers Collective have teamed up to present writing workshops using artworks curated by the VAM team as prompts. These FREE Zoom sessions will take place every second Thursday of the month from 2-4 PM. The next session is Jan 14! Learn more and register below!... http://ow.ly/aEzS50D2oA3 See more

MAC Arts Cafe - Online Open Mic returns for 2021! Happening Mon, January 18 at 7:00 PM. Tune in on our Facebook and YouTube pages for LIVE performances from local talent! Hosted by award winning singer/songwriter, Heather Christine! Kindly Sponsored by Sparkitects! Want to perform? We are currently taking online perform auditions here: http://ow.ly/uNDZ50CCQQq... Learn more here bit.ly/MACArtsCafe-Jan

FREE WRITING WORKSHOPS! Visual Arts Mississauga has teamed up with Toronto Writers Collective to offer two free virtual creative writing workshops! These workshops will provide a safe and inclusive space for both new and experienced writers to share their voice. The first session takes place TOMORROW November 26 from 2-4 PM.... Register below! http://ow.ly/ijyP50CuOlJ

Calling all publishers and television and film producers! Ontario Creates is pleased to announce that From Page to Screen 2021 will be virtual! This event provides an opportunity for Ontario book publishers and producers to connect in one-on-one meetings to create media for big and small screens. Applications to join the program are due Jan 15, 2021.... Learn more below! http://ow.ly/CVKo50CNzbF

Mississauga Arts Council presents MAC Arts Cafe - Online Open Mic (November)! Kindly sponsored by Andrew McAllister - Real Estate Salesperson. Hosted by award-winning singer/songwriter Heather Christine, tune in here on Monday, Nov 16 at 7:00 PM for performances from local talent!

We're introducing our Matchmaker Micro-Grant Winners! First up is Demetrius Nath, musician and vocalist/guitar player of MAYBE MAY, awarded a Micro-Grant for the music video for "Better", a song of hope dedicated to raising mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Follow them on Instagram: @maybemaymusic and Facebook: MAYBE MAY ... Check out all the winners here: http://ow.ly/KqcP50CtyGq

FREE ART EXHIBITION! Visit the Living Arts Centre until December 13 to experience WAR FLOWERS, an immersive, multi-sensory experience inspired by a Canadian soldier who sent pressed flowers back to his baby daughter during World War 1. Curator Viveka Melki transforms these flowers into an installation that weaves together sculptures, letters, scents, and the stories of ten Canadians who were affected by the war.... Book timed-entry tickets here http://ow.ly/EynC50Bz1ab

Tune in TOMORROW, Thurs, Nov 26 at 7 PM right here on our Facebook or YouTube channels for #SaugaMusicNOW ! Presented in partnership with Cats Cove Media, rock out from the comfort of your own home with exciting LIVE performances from Matt Zaddy, One In The Chamber, and The MessAround! Click here to learn more: bit.ly/SaugaMusicNOW

Get ready to rock out in the comfort of your own home with #SaugaMusicNOW ! Watch below to check out Matt Zaddy introducing Sauga Music NOW and enjoy a quick tune from him! Presented in partnership with Cats Cove Media, Sauga Music NOW features performances from Matt Zaddy, One In The Chamber, and The MessAround. Tune in on Nov 26 at 7 PM on our Facebook and YouTube channels to enjoy the show!... Learn more here: bit.ly/MACArtsCafe

CALL FOR ARTISTS! The City of Mississauga - Municipal Government is looking for artists, designers, and craftspeople with a connection to the city to submit an award idea in the theme of "Expressions of Interest" for the Mississauga Corporate Awards program. Submissions are due November 26 at 4 PM. Learn more and apply below!... http://ow.ly/W69c50C4ZJO See more

Watch below to learn more about Stephen Uhraney's new collection of Port Credit Pandemic Walk photos on display at Archtop Vinyl Cafe from November 1-14. Come by, enjoy a coffee, and see how Port Credit residents stepped up during these unprecented times. View more photos of Stephen's work and follow him on Instagram @stephenuhraney https://www.instagram.com/p/CGikF7rBh1A/

The Canadian Ethnic Media Association is hosting the 2020 CEMA Awards TONIGHT at 8 PM on their website! The awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of Canada’s Ethnic Media as adjudicated by an independent panel of judges in categories including print, radio, television, internet and many more. Tune in below! ... http://ow.ly/xwLg50CofMk See more

NEW MUSIC ALERT! Enjoy a little bit of Christmas and Romance with Heather Christine’s new track, Love at Christmastime featuring Mississauga Jazz Singer Donovan Locke! Stay tuned for the online premiere of her new video this Sat, Nov 28 at 8 PM here: http://ow.ly/25Rr50Cto4m... Stream the song below! http://ow.ly/swAO50Cto4n

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre is launching its 7th annual Juried Exhibition for artists living in Halton and Peel! This year's theme is finding hope in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The exhibition will run Nov 19, 2020 - Jan 17, 2021 Submissions are due Friday, October 30 at 4pm below!... http://ow.ly/R6Lq50C4XF6 See more

2 DAYS until #SaugaMusicNOW! Presented in partnership with Cats Cove Media, tune in on MAC's Facebook & YouTube pages on Nov 26 at 7 PM for exciting LIVE performances from Matt Zaddy, One In The Chamber and The MessAround. Learn more here: bit.ly/SaugaMusicNOW

The Art Gallery of Mississauga is back with exciting new exhibitions! Check out the Border Crossings Showcase, an exhibition created by both artists and the community! Leave with a new understanding of the borders we all face daily and a better sense of community and connection. On now until January 7, 2021! Book timed-entry tickets below!... http://ow.ly/B2R850Cgz5M See more

As the Winter Season approaches, Visual Arts Mississauga is welcoming the community into a world of new online and at-VAM courses! VAM’s creative recovery offers something to all residents of Mississauga. They are offering a variety of courses for kids, adults, and teens, all safely adapted to uphold COVID-19 guidelines. Registration begins November 16! Check out their program offerings below!... http://ow.ly/6A8u50ChOjR See more

ART EXHIBITION! Eagle Spirits of the Great Waters Indigenous Arts & Cultures invites you to an Indigenous Art Exhibition at the Small Arms Inspection Building, on from Oct 17 to Nov 7. This free exhibition features work from a number of local Indigenous artists, as well as an ongoing Craft Sale! Learn more below! ... http://ow.ly/Dis550C06jm See more

ONLINE CONCERT! Mississauga Symphony Orchestra is presenting returns to the stage in Hammerson Hall to produce a free, LIVE streamed digital concert, presented in partnership with Mississauga Celebration Square! Tune in to their Facebook page Sat, Nov 28 at 8 PM for "A Celebration of Beethoven", a concert featuring works by the most admired composer in the history of classical music. ... Check out the event below! http://ow.ly/2GSa50CiVOo

Mississauga Creatives! We have announced our NEW Matchmaker Micro-Grant to help artists recover from the impact of the pandemic. Receive up to $2,000 in matching funds for your project! Open to individual artists and unregistered groups/collectives living in or based in Mississauga. Learn more bit.ly/MACMicroGrants... Deadline to apply: Mon, Nov 2, 2020 at 12 PM See more

ONLINE CONCERT! Catch the next performances as part of Let's Make Good Productions' Wonderfest World Stream Series hosted by Arlene Music! Tune in Thurs, Oct 29 at 7PM for original music & musings on their Facebook & YouTube pages for performances from Zaynab Wilson -MoZayic, DONSMOOVE, and Babyllon.... Click below for more info! http://ow.ly/yyRr50BXHbh

The Art Gallery of Mississauga is OPEN! Check out IF THESE WOODS COULD SPEAK, an exhibit featuring paintings by Don Russell and photographs by Peter Schuler. In this exhibit, the artists' work are in dialogue, exploring the mirrored image and all it can reveal to us. Visit the AGM from now until November 1st to experience it for yourself!... Visitors will need to book timed-entry tickets here http://ow.ly/ZWEg50BylfC

Call for participants! Are you leading an arts program will mental wellness goals? Are you interested in potentially being featured in The Art of Wellness documentary ? The Art of Wellness documentary will spotlight the important role the arts can play in effectively treating people with high stress, anxiety and depression.... Learn more about our recent Art of Wellness Initiative announcement here: http://ow.ly/CmKF50BTtYo Contact Susan Ksiezopolski at [email protected] with the subject line Mental Wellness for more information.

Happy Hispanic-Latin American Heritage month! In celebration, Hispanic Canadian Arts and Cultural Association is hosting some virtual activities for the community! They are currently hosting a virtual Latin Art show on their website featuring 5 talented artists, as well as Latin kids arts & crafts workshops every other Saturday at 11AM on YouTube. They are also hosting Herencia Latina, a series dedicated to conversations with those in the local Hispanic-Latin community, eve...ry other Tuesday at 7PM on Youtube! Check out the show on their website: http://ow.ly/EJhh50BJOfi Subscribe to their YouTube channel: http://ow.ly/VFWN50BJOfh

The Mississauga Music Awards have gone online! The 2020 awards feature 13 award categories and 56 nominees, as well as a special surprise feature performance. Tune in on Saturday, November 7 at 7 PM on Mississauga Music's website to catch all of your favourite local singers, songwriters, bands, and more! Check out the event page below http://ow.ly/zoq850C2MyC

CALL FOR ARTISTS! Stonehooker Brewing Company and Fair Grounds Organic Café & Roastery Mississauga are creating a coffee-inspired beer in honour of front line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and are inviting artists to design this limited-edition label! The winning artist will receive a prize of $1000. Proceeds from this beer, titled "Front Line Heroes", will also benefit a local charity! Submissions are due November 6, 2020 at 5 PM and can be sent to Imran Hasan at [email protected].

Art Exhibition Alert! Check out Sherry Park's Solo Show, "Cape Breton Highlands", in person at Headwaters Arts from October 7 to November 8! Explore her stunning paintings which celebrate the picturesque views of the East coast which were painted during her residency at the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. A perfect exhibition to celebrate Canada's incredible sights.