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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:

Mississauga Arts Council’s Cranberry Christmas Market brings Festive Cheer and Unique Shopping Experiences to Clarke Memorial Hall!

Mississauga Arts Council’s Cranberry Christmas Market brings Festive Cheer and Unique Shopping Experiences to Clarke Memorial Hall!

Mississauga Arts Council invites you to the 2025 Cranberry Christmas Market! 🎁

Mississauga Arts Council Awards $55,950 to Support 20 Inspiring Local Arts Projects!

Mississauga Arts Council Awards $55,950 to Support 20 Inspiring Local Arts Projects!

Mississauga Arts Council Awards $55,950 to Support 20 Inspiring Local Arts Projects! 📣

MicroGrant Success: Meena Chopra, Fall 2024

MicroGrant Success: Meena Chopra, Fall 2024

Meena Chopra used her Fall 2024 Matchmaker MicroGrant to support her newest book, Charismatic Chiaro…

A man stands in a bookstore in front of a table with books, promotional items, and an award. He holds a book titled “Shards of Verse” by Pratap Reddy.

MicroGrant Success: Pratap Reddy, Fall 2024

Author Pratap Reddy used his MAC Matchmaker MicroGrant to self-publish his new volume of poetry, "Sh…

MicroGrant Success: Matt Zaddy, Spring 2024

MicroGrant Success: Matt Zaddy, Spring 2024

Matt Zaddy used his Spring 2024 Matchmaker MicroGrant to record, release, and market his latest sing…

MicroGrant Success: Mississauga Players, Fall 2023

MicroGrant Success: Mississauga Players, Fall 2023

Mississauga Players used their Fall 2023 ArtsCare MicroGrant to produce the SWAP Senior Theatre Work…


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