Mississauga Arts Council Awards $36,600 in MicroGrants to 14 Local Artists!
Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) is pleased to announce the 14 winners of their Spring 2025 MicroGrant Program!
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Rising emerging singer-songwriter Joelle Rose wins the 2025 Sauga’s Song of the Year Contest for “Birdhouse!”
The Mississauga Arts Council (MAC), Metalworks Studios, and SoundsUnite Canada, with media partner Mississauga Music, are pleased to announce the 2025 Sauga’s Song of the Year winner, emerging singer-songwriter who grew up in Mississauga, Joelle Rose, with her song “Birdhouse”!
MicroGrant Success: Sarena and Sasha Nanua, Spirit Service
Sarena and Sasha Nanua used their Career Development MicroGrant to support the release of Spirit Service, their latest novel.
Seniors Arts & Music Series (SAMS) Stories: Cat Bernardi
Cat is a talented jazz singer. Through SAMS, she brought jazz duo concerts to long-term care homes in Mississauga.
MicroGrant Success: Cathleen MacDonald, KANAKIYOST
Filmmaker Cathleen MacDonald used her Short Documentary Film MicroGrant to produce the short film KANAKIYOST.
Seniors Arts & Music Series Stories: River North Duo
Heather Christine and Matt Zaddy, aka River North Duo, brought their engaging mix of rock/folk and jazz to seniors through The Seniors Arts & Music Series.
MicroGrant Success: Heather Christine, Fall 2023
Heather Christine used her Matchmaker MicroGrant to work with mentor Bill King and produce a brand new EP of original songs.
Seniors Arts & Music Series (SAMS) Stories: Carla Gonzalez
Carla is a multi-talented artist and instructor. Through SAMS, she taught art and singing classes and performed Latin-inspired music concerts.
MicroGrant Success: Jade Hilton, One Night in Tennessee
Jade Hilton used her Matchmaker MicroGrant to support her Fall 2024 tour, One Night in Tennessee.
Pilot Project (2024): The Seniors Arts and Music Program
SAMS brought creative experiences to seniors across Mississauga in 2024 and 2025.