MicroGrant Success: Anna Yin 2022
Anna Yin used her 2022 MicroGrant to develop a series of workshops incorporating Haiku writing and nature walks. The poetry was combined into an anthology that is free to download!
Mississauga Arts Council
CREATE | CONNECT | CELEBRATE
The Mississauga Arts Council is dedicated to enabling the growth of the arts by creating opportunity and connection between artists and residents in Mississauga and beyond. Celebrating our milestone 40th anniversary this year, The Mississauga Arts Council is a registered charity, dedicated to accelerating progress toward the attainment of our Vision of Mississauga, as a vibrant cultural community where arts and culture thrive! Our mission is to empower the Arts Economy by: Creating more opportunities & capacity; Connecting artists to audiences and each other; and Celebrating artist’s achievements.
Create
MAC offers a wide range of programming for all artistic practices. From professional development workshops to performances and exhibitions, and commissions and mentorship. MAC has a program that can help your artistic career grow.
Connect
MAC builds relationships with sponsors, businesses, and community partners to strengthen the arts sector and gain recognition for the arts throughout our city. Learn how you can support the arts by becoming a sponsor today.
Celebrate
The MARTY Awards and The Masquerade Ball engage the community and showcase the amazing artists in Mississauga. MAC also produces other engaging events throughout the year including concerts, exhibitions, conferences, and more.
What’s New at MAC?
HUB Highlights – November 2022
Highlights from November 2022’s HUB Highlights Newsletters & Artist Spotlights for Joann Wanda, KHAY, Jeannette Chau, and Sally Co.
Mississauga News: Cranberry Christmas Market making in-person return in Mississauga
Mississauga New feature: Cranberry Christmas Market making in-person return in Mississauga. Event happening on December 10.
Mississauga News: Masquerade ball in Mississauga on Dec. 1
Mississauga New feature: Masquerade ball in Mississauga on Dec. 1. The event will take place at Le Treport Wedding and Convention Centre.
TikTok & Reel Content Creator Position
Mississauga Arts Council is seeking a temporary part-time TikTok & Reel Content Creator for a 6 month contract position.
Get your tickets NOW for the triumphant return of Mississauga Arts Council’s MACsquerade Ball Arts Fundraiser
Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) is pleased to announce that Lakeview Community Partners Limited will be the presenting sponsors for the triumphant return of the MACsquerade Ball Arts Fundraiser on Dece…
Become a MAC Member today
Our members contribute to a thriving and vibrant cultural sector in Mississauga. Benefits include eligibility for nomination in our MARTYS Awards, an artist profile on Martys Hub, and the promotional benefits of our robust online reach. There are so many reasons to join our growing community!
Arts For Mental Health – ArtsCare.ca
MAC in partnership with Mass Culture presented the Arts for Mental Health Conference, held on October 6, 2021, brought together health practitioners, academics, artists, politicians, and leaders in the arts sector to brainstorm and explore the rationale for, design, and implementation of a pilot program that will deliver and expand arts programs to people living with mental health issues in Mississauga
Martys Hub
Martys Hub is an online destination for artists and the public, featuring artist profiles in a searchable directory, news, events, articles, videos, and more. Founded in 2021, and initiated by the Mississauga Arts Council, Martys Hub offers engaging online encounters between professional artists in Mississauga and the community.
Carefully curated news and articles, local arts event listings, calls for artists, and a searchable artist directory are only a few of the things you can discover on Martys Hub. Whether you are an artist looking to expand your network, an arts supporter discovering new local creatives, or a venue wanting to promote your events, you can do it on Martys Hub.
We want to hear from you!
Get in touch with MAC to learn more about membership, MAC programs, sponsor opportunities and so much more!
The Mississauga Arts Council acknowledges that the land on which we gather is part of the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississauga’s of the Credit First Nation, The Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Huron-Wendat and Wyandot Nations. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land, and give our respect to these peoples and their ancestors who have been inhabitants of this land since time immemorial. We also recognize that Mississauga is now home to many global Indigenous Peoples.