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Our Programs and Services

We fuel artistic growth by creating opportunities and connections for artists and residents in Mississauga and beyond.

Our programs empower creatives by enhancing their artistic and entrepreneurial skills, expanding their audiences, and fostering connections across disciplines. We support all major arts disciplines through professional development, live performances, exhibitions, and contests – helping the local arts sector thrive.

Our focus:

  • • Supporting professional creatives across all disciplines
  • • Building engagement and participation in the arts
  • • Providing career development and business skills training
  • • Enhancing artists’ digital presence and online growth
  • • Offering accessible in-person and virtual events
A diverse group of people attentively listening at an Exprose event, sitting in a modern, sunlit space with large windows and an urban backdrop. Some attendees are taking notes while others are focused on the presentation.
Attendees at an Exprosé event organized by Caterina Sauro. Photo by Cheryl Paquin.

News and Updates:

Rising emerging singer-songwriter Joelle Rose wins the 2025 Sauga’s Song of the Year Contest for “Birdhouse!”

Rising emerging singer-songwriter Joelle Rose wins the 2025 Sauga’s Song of the Year Contest for “Birdhouse!”

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The Mississauga Arts Council (MAC), Metalworks Studios, and SoundsUnite Canada, with media partner M…

MicroGrant Success: Sarena and Sasha Nanua, Spirit Service

MicroGrant Success: Sarena and Sasha Nanua, Spirit Service

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Sarena and Sasha Nanua used their Career Development MicroGrant to support the release of Spirit Ser…

Two women stand beside a piano in a long-term care community room. The woman on the right holds a poster that reads "Seniors Arts & Music Series"

Seniors Arts & Music Series (SAMS) Stories: Cat Bernardi

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Cat is a talented jazz singer. Through SAMS, she brought jazz duo concerts to long-term care homes i…

A large audience watches a projected image on a screen in a dimly lit room. The projection features a vibrant illustration with Indigenous symbols, including a dreamcatcher, animals, and the Métis infinity symbol, under the title "KANAKIYOST: Art, Identity, and Belonging"

MicroGrant Success: Cathleen MacDonald, KANAKIYOST

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Filmmaker Cathleen MacDonald used her Short Documentary Film MicroGrant to produce the short film KA…

Seniors Arts & Music Series Stories: River North Duo

Seniors Arts & Music Series Stories: River North Duo

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Heather Christine and Matt Zaddy, aka River North Duo, brought their engaging mix of rock/folk and j…

MicroGrant Success: Heather Christine, Fall 2023

MicroGrant Success: Heather Christine, Fall 2023

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Heather Christine used her Matchmaker MicroGrant to work with mentor Bill King and produce a brand n…

Past Programs:

A promotional image for "Martys HUB Reporter Jam," encouraging participants to share stories and experiences from Mississauga’s arts scene through video content and social media. The poster includes application details and a deadline of Monday, July 11.
A promotional poster for Sauga's Summer Songwriting Contest, presented by Mississauga Arts Council and Metalworks Studios. The design features a retro-style sunset with text inviting musicians to win a recording and mixing session at Metalworks Studios.
A digital-themed promotional image for the Mississauga Arts Council's "Artists Online: Transitioning to Digital Marketing Program." The design resembles a video recording interface, with text explaining that participants will learn scriptwriting, film basics, and create their own artist introduction video.
Promotional poster for "MAC Arts Cafe," an online open mic event hosted by Heather Christine. The event is streamed live on Facebook and YouTube, with a vibrant purple and pink design featuring a close-up image of a microphone.
Promotional poster for "Saying it with Flowers" art show and sale, presented by the Mississauga Arts Council at the Hyatt Place. Featuring Asma Mahmood, Frankie Flowers, and Aya Sugino, with a list of exhibiting artists. Event details: October 15, 2022, from 2 PM to 6 PM. The poster has floral designs framing the content.
Promotional image for "Sauga Music NOW," presented by Cats Cove Media and Mississauga Arts Council. The background features a spotlight effect with bold black text on a yellow and white color scheme.
A promotional poster for the TD Culture Lab's "Explore Publishing Workshop." Event dates are Saturday, April 17, and Friday, April 30. The background features books and a typewriter, with the TD, Mississauga Arts Council, Mississauga Writers Group and Courtney Park Writer's Group logos at the bottom.
Event poster for "Hazel: A Celebration 100 Years in the Making," a tribute to Hazel McCallion. The poster includes a photo of Hazel McCallion and event details such as the date, February 14, 2021, streaming live.
A logo for the Arts for Mental Health initiative, featuring the acronym "A4MH" in bold navy and red text with a red brushstroke across the number 4.
A promotional graphic for the MARTYS Holiday Arts Boutique, an online marketplace showcasing products and services from Mississauga creatives. The design features festive red tones with small holiday-themed icons.
Promotional graphic for "Rise Up Mississauga: Concert of Hope," happening on Friday, May 8, at 7 PM on the Mississauga Arts Council Facebook page. The design features a blue background with silhouetted hands reaching toward the stars.
A promotional poster for The Sweetheart’s Saloon event, featuring pop-country stars Alessia Cohle, Bree Taylor, and special guest Marshall Dane. The poster includes event details, a red background, and images of the featured artists.
A bold promotional poster for an "Open Mic Live!" event. The design features a vintage-style microphone on an orange background with black text.
Promotional poster for "MAC at West Edge" open mic and art gallery event, hosted by Wali Shah. The poster features a green background with an image of Wali Shah holding a microphone.