Artistic Practice

A close up shot of Stephanie Braganza, smiling with a Pomeranian. Text over the bottom of the image reads, "Until We Meet Again" and "Stephanie Braganza"

MicroGrant Success: Stephanie Braganza, Spring 2025

July 16, 2026June 30, 2026
Film, MicroGrant Winners, MicroGrants, Music

Stephanie Braganza used her Matchmaker MicroGrant to create a music video for her song, “Until We Meet Again.”

Two women posing outdoors at sunset by a lake with mountains in the background. One woman stands in a white dress while the other sits beside her playing an acoustic guitar.

MicroGrant Success: Pilar America, Fall 2022

July 9, 2026June 30, 2026
MicroGrant Winners, MicroGrants, Music

Pilar America used her Matchmaker MicroGrant to make a musical comeback after a devastating hand injury prevented her from playing her guitar.

Four women smile together in a brightly lit gallery space with large windows looking out onto snow-covered branches. Behind them is a piece of artwork with a night sky and star motifs.

MicroGrant Success: Shawish Market, Spring 2025

July 2, 2026June 30, 2026
Fashion, MicroGrant Winners, MicroGrants, Visual Arts

Amanda Bernard used her Matchmaker MicroGrant to transform Shawish Market (an online Indigenous Marketplace) into an in-person workshop & market experience.

A film still showing two women sitting on a couch in a wood-paneled room. One woman holds a pillow closely while the other speaks to her; the foreground table is cluttered with pill bottles and tissues.

MicroGrant Success: Asha Ponnachan, Spring 2025

June 17, 2026April 29, 2026
Film, MicroGrant Winners, MicroGrants

Asha Ponnachan used her Matchmaker MicroGrant to create the short film Comical Depression.

“Be Somebody Special” by Neddy wins 2026 Sauga’s Song of the Year Contest!

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026
50th Anthem Contest, Media Releases, Music, News

“Be Somebody Special” by Mississauga-based pop-folk recording artist, Neddy, is announced as the 2026 Sauga’s Song of the Year Contest!

Hiring announcement from Mississauga Arts Council for a Videographer/Video Editor. Application deadline is Monday, May 25, 2026, at 5 PM. For details, visit macarts.ca/opportunities. The background shows a person operating a professional video camera.

Videographer/Video Editor Job Opportunity – Canada Summer Jobs

April 17, 2026April 20, 2026
Digital, Film, Jobs

Mississauga Arts Council is seeking a Videographer/Video Editor to fill an 8-week summer position under the Canada Summer Jobs Program.

Indie Film Community Showcase

April 10, 2026April 20, 2026
Film, TD Culture Lab, TDCL Event

The Indie Film Community Showcase on May 9, 2026, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM, is an engaging afternoon of local cinema that will feature 5 short film screenings from Mississauga filmmakers.