2012 MARTYS Award

Call for Nomination Submissions

The Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) is thrilled to announce it is now accepting nominations for the 2012 MARTY Awards! Click below to donwnload the nomination forms. Talented artists are encouraged to submit nominations for the chance to win a MARTY Award and be recognized by the community, not to mention a lot of media exposure!

Open Mic & Limelight Official Launch Party 

 COME AND PERFORM WITH US ON JANUARY 27, 2012

Calling all singer/songwriters, instrumentalists, poets & emcees! Come and perform at our next Open Mic on January 27, 2012 at the Maya Prentice Theatre located at 3650 Dixie Rd. in Mississauga. The event is also the official launch of the Limelight Association of Young Artists. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to jump on stage and gain confidence performing in front of a live crowd.

All artists must R.S.V.P. their participation by calling the Mississauga Arts Council office at 905-615-4278. The doors open at 6:30pm with the event beginning at 7pm.

Limelight Magazine

The Mississauga Arts Council is proud to release the first winter issue of its Limelight Magazine! Created by Natalie D'Urbano, the popular magazine features local youth artists and encourages creativity. Check out the new magazine spotlighting visual artist Jeff Dywelska, musician Darren Flower and choreographer Kareem Byfield. Read on to enjoy photos from MAC's Limelight Block Party, meet the members of the Limelight Committee and much more!

Please click here to download MAC's Limelight Magazine.

What is MAC?

The Mississauga Arts Council, established in 1981 by City Resolution, is a non-profit registered charity governed by a Board of Directors. Our mission is “to foster and develop, support and champion a vibrant, dynamic arts community in the city of Mississauga through services, to enrich the lives of its citizens.” We are the most comprehensive resource for arts and entertainment information in the city of Mississauga. We support and promote the activities of over 215 arts organizations and several hundred individual members. Associate membership is also offered to members of our organizations. By adding this feature, our numbers total upwards of 15,000 associate members.

The Mississauga Arts Council is instrumental in advocating for the building of Arts Spaces in Mississauga, including Meadowvale Theatre, the Art Gallery of Mississauga and the Living Arts Centre and is currently involved in a major awareness campaign for the arts in Mississauga.