Why Do You Create? Exhibition – Visual Arts Mississauga
Visual Arts Mississauga 4170 Riverwood Park Ln, Mississauga
Free
Why Do You Create? 2026 Juried Exhibition provides artists with an opportunity to reflect on the motivations and significance behind their creative practices. This exhibition also served as a platform for Ontario artists to present their work alongside their peers, while offering art enthusiasts the chance to discover the exceptional talent within the visual arts community. This […]
Shaheer Zazai and Whyishnave Suthagar Art Gallery of Mississauga January 24 – April 12, 2026 Curated by Shannon Anderson, AGM Senior Curator This exhibition brings together Toronto-based Afghan Canadian artist Shaheer Zazai and Mississauga-based Tamil-Canadian artist Whyishnave Suthagar. Both artists have created new bodies of work that engage with elements from their respective cultural heritage […]
CIWFS Season 3 Returns to Mississauga with an Exclusive “Designers Lounge” Experience A one-day wedding + fashion showcase designed to spark discovery, inspire style, and connect shoppers with standout designers, with a special focus this year on creating magic between new entrant small businesses and renowned designers through mentorship, collaboration, and learning. As a curated […]
Create your own stick puppet animal inspired by the exhibition the stories we share are the light we carry. Saturdays and Sundays, 1 – 4:30 p.m. Included with PAMA admission Click here to learn more.
Join Brampton-based artist Amye St. John for a hands-on cyanotype printmaking workshop inspired by the exhibition PAMA Collects: Connections Between Us. Drawing from the everyday objects and personal histories featured in the show, explore how items shape our understanding of community and identity. Amye will guide you through the basics of the cyanotype process to […]
The Jazz Rangers are joined by vocalist Anne Jayamanne once again at the Port Credit Legion on Sunday, February 8, 2026, 2-4 PM.
Join Eagle Spirits of the Great Waters for a Traditional Winter Social Dance led by dancer and instructor Joe Martin of the Grand River Smoke Dancers. The evening will begin with welcomes, introductions, and a smudge. Anyone can participate and no experience is necessary. The Grand River Smoke Dancers are from Six Nations of the […]
Join Studio.89 for an 8-week journey of fun, creativity, and intergenerational connections with their Seniors & Youth Connect program! They are now accepting applicants for Cohort 2 of their Empowering Generations Through Movement series. Happening every Tuesday from Jan 13th – Feb 17, 4:30-6:00pm. Located at 1535-1555 South Parade Court Weekly activities + an exciting […]
Mississauga Arts Council is hosting a MicroGrant Information Session via Zoom on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 1 PM. Mississauga Arts Council’s (MAC) MicroGrant Program provides funding to individual artists to support the creation and presentation of their projects. These MicroGrants target areas of interest or needs within the local arts sector and have been […]
Spill the MATARI Chai is BACKK!!! ☕️ Valentine’s Day Edition ✨💌 Introducing our third event with @mataricoffee_mississauga , “Spill the (Yemeni) Chai”! 🔗 register to perform or attend for free via the link in our bio Join us for an evening of creative performances centring important themes of self-expression, resistance and community building - all with a […]
Join Studio.89 for an 8-week journey of fun, creativity, and intergenerational connections with their Seniors & Youth Connect program! They are now accepting applicants for their Impact Arts Program. Happening every Thursday from Jan 15th – Mar 5, 4:30-6:00pm. Located at 1535-1555 South Parade Court Weekly activities + an exciting field trip! First come, first […]
The Jazz Rangers are joined by vocalist Michael Rushton for an evening of vocal favourites at the Hyatt Place Toronto/Mississauga on February 12, 6-8 PM.
We’re a group of artists who meet Friday mornings at Visual Arts Mississauga Riverwood (VAM) and draw the figure. There is no instruction. The drop-in cost is $25 per session which runs from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also pe-pay for 9 sessions at a cost of $200 and get one session free. We run […]
This workshop is ideal for those of who are seeking to develop their painting skills, whether a complete beginner or revisiting artistic passions. Every Session covers different techniques and subject matter, this time we take a closer look at the still life based on Photo reference. Oil or Acrylic Paint. There is a positive and […]
Seasonal Activities is a quarterly evening of movement and music to celebrate and respond to the change of the seasons. Each evening includes a number of short acts from a variety of disciplines, including dance, music, physical theatre, clown, mask and puppetry, storytelling and participatory art. We ask our performers to think about how they […]
Create your own stick puppet animal inspired by the exhibition the stories we share are the light we carry. Saturdays and Sundays, 1 – 4:30 p.m. Included with PAMA admission Click here to learn more.
Calling all Valentine’s and Palentine’s, get ready to fall in love with rock 'n' roll all over again! The Dreamboats bring their high-energy, retro charm to The Living Arts Centre for a night packed with the feel-good sounds of the '50s and '60s. Fresh off international tours, this dashing Canadian quartet blends the vintage vibes […]