MicroGrant Success Stories

MAC’s dynamic and impactful MicroGrant program provides funding for artist-led projects which have a pronounced and impactful connection to the public and bring recognition and increased awareness to the arts across the city.

Testimonials from MicroGrant Winners:

Andrew Gaboury, theatre producer

2022 Theatre in the Park MicroGrant Grant Winner

“This MicroGrant is enabling me to engage artists I admire from a variety of disciplines as mentors and collaborators. It’s helping me realize the full vision of my first full-length theatre in the parks show.” “

Qurat Dar, spoken word artist

2020 Touring Words of Meaning MicroGrant Winner

“Through the grant received by MAC, we have been putting on a series of poetry slams online…We are incredibly thankful to be able to foster community and create safe spaces online for queer and trans folks through MAC’s generous support!”

Tennyson King, musician

2020 Matchmaker MicroGrant Winner & 2020 Musicians as Video Makers MicroGrant Participant

“I learned the value of having great musicians and friends in my community and network to collaborate with. I also have been very appreciative of all the support from organizations such as MAC…especially during these tough times.”

Anna Wojcik, opera singer

2021 & 2022 Matchmaker MicroGrant Grant Winner

“This MicroGrant enabled me to create an accessible and engaging opera production and to perform it for children who may have never been to the opera before. It gave us the chance to share the amazing art of opera to many first-time opera audiences, which is so important to the future of the opera world. “

Susan Ksiezopolski, writer

2021 Matchmaker MicroGrant Winner, 2020 Fusion MicroGrant Winner

“Being able to redesign this program and offer it at no cost to myself and the participants during the pandemic recovery has made a tremendous impact on not only the 15 participants that attended the program but also on myself as an artist. It provided momentum to keep going and renewed my inspiration to keep engaging in this meaningful work needed to help build healthier communities.”

Colleen Snell, dancer

2019 & 2020 MicroGrant Grant Winner

“We are so grateful for this opportunity, and want to thank everyone at MAC for their support of our project. Because of this grant we’ve been able to work, and offer meaningful employment to our artistic network. Thank you!”

Netta Ussyshkin, visual artist

2022 ArtsCare Program Development MicroGrant Winner

“Because of this MAC MicroGrant, I was able to have my dream project come to fruition! The “Pocket Art” therapeutic arts experience saw a team of artists faciitating unique and uplifting activities over the course of six-weeks that was open to adults with limited access to art supplies and resources. Preliminary data suggested an increase in mood and well-being in the participants after just 4 weekly sessions! Thank you MAC!”

Heather Christine, musician

2020 Matchmaker MicroGrant Winner

“I am so grateful for the support of the Mississauga Arts Council’s MicroGrant. Without the support of the grant, it would have been impossible for me to hire a radio tracker during the pandemic. I thank MAC for their support which has helped my career to expand during these challenging times.”