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Mississauga Arts Council awards $42,900 in MicroGrant Funding to 16 Winning Mississauga Artists!

Mississauga Arts Council awards $42,900 in MicroGrant Funding to 16 Winning Mississauga Artists!

Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) is pleased to announce the 16 winners of their Fall 2024 MicroGrant Program!

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Mississauga Arts Council’s Sauga Neighbourhood Arts Program (SNAP!) distributes $78,500 to creative events in every Ward in Mississauga!

Mississauga Arts Council’s Sauga Neighbourhood Arts Program (SNAP!) distributes $78,500 to creative events in every Ward in Mississauga!

Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) is pleased to announce the resounding success of the Sauga Neighbourhood Arts Program (SNAP!)

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Groove for the Arts at Mississauga Arts Council’s 2024 MACsquerade Disco Inferno! Arts Fundraiser! – Talent Announced! 🕺 💃

Groove for the Arts at Mississauga Arts Council’s 2024 MACsquerade Disco Inferno! Arts Fundraiser! – Talent Announced! 🕺 💃

Mississauga Arts Council invites all to Groove for the Arts at the MACsquerade Disco Inferno! Arts Fundraiser – Talent Announced! 🕺💃

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Mississauga Arts Council announces the winner of the 2024 Arts for Mental Health Award – Anu Srivastava!

Mississauga Arts Council announces the winner of the 2024 Arts for Mental Health Award – Anu Srivastava!

Mississauga Arts Council is pleased to announce the winner of this year's Arts for Mental Health Award, Anu Srivastava!

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And the winners are….Full house honours local artists for creative excellence at the 29th Mississauga Arts Awards (The MARTYS)

And the winners are….Full house honours local artists for creative excellence at the 29th Mississauga Arts Awards (The MARTYS)

Mississauga’s new Mayor Carolyn Parrish excited 500 artists and supporters at The MARTYS gala awards show by announcing that financial help for the arts is coming. 76 finalists competed across 10 award categories. 18 winners and 3 Community Arts cham…

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Finalists and Community Award Winners named for the 29th Annual Mississauga Arts Awards!

Finalists and Community Award Winners named for the 29th Annual Mississauga Arts Awards!

Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) is pleased to announce 76 finalists and 3 Community Arts Award winners selected for the 29th Mississauga Arts Awards

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Announcing the Finalists for the 29th Annual Mississauga Arts Awards!

Announcing the Finalists for the 29th Annual Mississauga Arts Awards!

Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) announces 76 finalists and 3 Community Arts Award Winners for our 2024 Mississauga Arts Awards!

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Mississauga Arts Council Awards $26,800 in MicroGrant Funding to 8 Winning Mississauga Artists

Mississauga Arts Council Awards $26,800 in MicroGrant Funding to 8 Winning Mississauga Artists

Mississauga Arts Council announced 8 Matchmaker MicroGrant winners at their Annual General Meeting on May 8, 2024, distributing $26,800 in funding to artist-led projects that engage residents of Mississauga and provide meaningful creative work to art…

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Mississauga Arts Council, Peel Region and Stantec announce the Lakeshore Mural Project!

Mississauga Arts Council, Peel Region and Stantec announce the Lakeshore Mural Project!

MAC, Peel Region and Stantec invite Mississauga artists to submit a Request for Proposal for one of …

Mississauga Arts Council presents a two-year Pilot ArtsCare Social Prescription Program to Hon. Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions

Mississauga Arts Council presents a two-year Pilot ArtsCare Social Prescription Program to Hon. Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions

MAC presents a two-year Pilot ArtsCare Social Prescription Program to Hon. Michael Tibollo, Associat…

Mississauga Arts Council’s NEW Sauga Neighbourhood Arts Program (SNAP!) provides funding for neighbourhood arts projects across Mississauga.

Mississauga Arts Council’s NEW Sauga Neighbourhood Arts Program (SNAP!) provides funding for neighbourhood arts projects across Mississauga.

MAC announces NEW Sauga Neighbourhood Arts Program (SNAP!)

Calling all Mississauga artists and arts groups/collectives, be recognized for your artistic achievements centre stage at the 29th Mississauga Arts Awards (MARTYS)! Nominations are now OPEN!

Calling all Mississauga artists and arts groups/collectives, be recognized for your artistic achievements centre stage at the 29th Mississauga Arts Awards (MARTYS)! Nominations are now OPEN!

MAC announces nominations are now open for the 29th Mississauga Arts Awards (MARTYS)!

“Mississauga” by emerging rapper, Mikey Bloom wins the 50th Anniversary Anthem Contest!

“Mississauga” by emerging rapper, Mikey Bloom wins the 50th Anniversary Anthem Contest!

Mississauga Arts Council (MAC), Metalworks Studios, and SoundsUnite are pleased to announce the 50th…

Mississauga Arts Council Awards $94,000 in MicroGrant Funding to 31 Winning Mississauga Artists!

Mississauga Arts Council Awards $94,000 in MicroGrant Funding to 31 Winning Mississauga Artists!

MAC awards $94,000 to 31 Winning Mississauga Artists to fund artist-led projects across all artistic…

Mississauga Arts Council announces the winner of the 2023 Arts for Mental Health Award & Tickets are on sale NOW for the 2023 MACsquerade Glam Ball Arts Fundraiser!

Mississauga Arts Council announces the winner of the 2023 Arts for Mental Health Award & Tickets are on sale NOW for the 2023 MACsquerade Glam Ball Arts Fundraiser!

Mississauga Arts Council is pleased to announce the winner of this year's Arts for Mental Health Awa…

Mississauga Arts Council, Metalworks Studios, and SoundsUnite announce the 50th Anniversary Anthem Contest!

Mississauga Arts Council, Metalworks Studios, and SoundsUnite announce the 50th Anniversary Anthem Contest!

Mississauga Arts Council (MAC), Metalworks Studios, and SoundsUnite, announce the 50th Anniversary A…

Mississauga Arts Council, Metalworks Studios, and SoundsUnite announce the winner of the 2023 Sauga’s Summer Song Contest!

Mississauga Arts Council, Metalworks Studios, and SoundsUnite announce the winner of the 2023 Sauga’s Summer Song Contest!

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

Mississauga Arts Council Celebrates Mississauga’s 50th Anniversary with new Fall 2023 MicroGrants

Mississauga Arts Council Celebrates Mississauga’s 50th Anniversary with new Fall 2023 MicroGrants

Let's Celebrate Mississauga's 50th Anniversary! Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) invites Creatives to …

Mississauga Arts Council Provides $60,000 in MicroGrant Funding to 19 Winning Mississauga Artists!

Mississauga Arts Council Provides $60,000 in MicroGrant Funding to 19 Winning Mississauga Artists!

MAC announces the 19 winners of $60,000 in funding to artist-led projects across all artistic practi…

The sold-out 28th Mississauga Arts Awards (MARTYS) honours the city’s brightest arts stars -Winners announced for the 2023 MARTYS!

The sold-out 28th Mississauga Arts Awards (MARTYS) honours the city’s brightest arts stars -Winners announced for the 2023 MARTYS!

Media Release: Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) announces winners for the 2023 MARTY Awards.

Finalists announced and Community Award Winners named for the 28th Annual Mississauga Arts Awards! 

Finalists announced and Community Award Winners named for the 28th Annual Mississauga Arts Awards! 

Finalists and Community Award Winners named for the 28th Annual Mississauga Arts Awards! Get your ti…

Calling all Mississauga artists and arts groups/collectives – nominations for the 28th Mississauga Arts Awards are now OPEN!

Calling all Mississauga artists and arts groups/collectives – nominations for the 28th Mississauga Arts Awards are now OPEN!

MAC announces nominations are now open for the 28th Mississauga Arts Awards (MARTYS)!

Mississauga Arts Council Awards 21 Winners of their Fall 2022 MAC MicroGrant Program over $80,000 in total funding!

Mississauga Arts Council Awards 21 Winners of their Fall 2022 MAC MicroGrant Program over $80,000 in total funding!

MAC announces the 21 winners of $80,000 in funding to artist-led projects across all artistic practi…

Get your tickets NOW for the triumphant return of Mississauga Arts Council’s MACsquerade Ball Arts Fundraiser

Get your tickets NOW for the triumphant return of Mississauga Arts Council’s MACsquerade Ball Arts Fundraiser

Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) is pleased to announce that Lakeview Community Partners Limited will …

Mississauga Arts Council announces the winner of the Arts for Mental Health Award

Mississauga Arts Council announces the winner of the Arts for Mental Health Award

Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) is pleased to announce the winner of this year’s Arts for Mental Heal…

Get your Tickets for the MACsquerade Glam Ball ’22 on December 1, 2022

Get your Tickets for the MACsquerade Glam Ball ’22 on December 1, 2022

MAC announces the triumphant return of our gala fundraiser, the MACsquerade Glam Ball ‘22 on Thursda…

Mississauga Arts Council Announces Fall 2022 MicroGrants

Mississauga Arts Council Announces Fall 2022 MicroGrants

Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) invites Creatives to apply for the fall 2022 MicroGrants, offering se…

Mississauga Arts Council launches their Arts For Business Directory – a roster of over 80 artists and arts groups available for businesses to hire

Mississauga Arts Council launches their Arts For Business Directory – a roster of over 80 artists and arts groups available for businesses to hire

Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) and Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM) invite you to celebrate their mi…

Mississauga Arts Council and Art Gallery of Mississauga invite you to celebrate their milestone anniversaries at their open house

Mississauga Arts Council and Art Gallery of Mississauga invite you to celebrate their milestone anniversaries at their open house

Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) and Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM) invite you to celebrate their mi…

Mississauga Arts Council and Metalworks Studios announce the winner of the 2022 Sauga’s Summer Song Contest!

Mississauga Arts Council and Metalworks Studios announce the winner of the 2022 Sauga’s Summer Song Contest!

Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) and Metalworks Studios with media partner Mississauga Music are pleas…

Mississauga Arts Council set to unveil three large-scale murals at Indwell Lakeshore Lofts by local visual artist David Anthony

Mississauga Arts Council set to unveil three large-scale murals at Indwell Lakeshore Lofts by local visual artist David Anthony

Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) is excited to announce the official unveiling of the Indwell Lakeshor…

Ontario Trillium Foundation awards Mississauga Arts Council a Community Building Fund – Operating Stream of $97,500 to support MAC’s operations and expand its digital capabilities.

Ontario Trillium Foundation awards Mississauga Arts Council a Community Building Fund – Operating Stream of $97,500 to support MAC’s operations and expand its digital capabilities.

In November 2021, the Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) received a $97,500 grant from the Government of…

Sauga’s Summer Song Contest is back! Mississauga Musicians – Submit your hot new summer song for a chance to record it at Metalworks Studios for free!

Sauga’s Summer Song Contest is back! Mississauga Musicians – Submit your hot new summer song for a chance to record it at Metalworks Studios for free!

Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) and Metalworks Studios have teamed up to bring back Sauga’s Summer So…

Mississauga Arts Council Announces the Winners of our 2022 MAC MicroGrant Program

Mississauga Arts Council Announces the Winners of our 2022 MAC MicroGrant Program

MAC announces the 11 winners of $38,000 in funding to artist-led projects across all artistic practi…

Mississauga Arts Council and Express Scripts Canada invite you to celebrate a new utility box installation by local Indigenous artist, Lynn Taylor

Mississauga Arts Council and Express Scripts Canada invite you to celebrate a new utility box installation by local Indigenous artist, Lynn Taylor

In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) and Express Scripts Can…

Witness the unveiling of the brand-new 486 square foot mural at LCBO Port Credit!

Witness the unveiling of the brand-new 486 square foot mural at LCBO Port Credit!

Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) and Port Credit BIA are excited to announce the unveiling of the LCBO…

The 27th Annual Mississauga Arts Awards (MARTYS) celebrates the city’s brightest arts stars – Winners announced for the 2022 MARTYS!

The 27th Annual Mississauga Arts Awards (MARTYS) celebrates the city’s brightest arts stars – Winners announced for the 2022 MARTYS!

The 27th Annual Mississauga Arts Awards (MARTYS) celebrated the city's brightest arts stars – Winner…

Mississauga Teenage Singers – Perform at Sauga Teens Got Talent!

Mississauga Teenage Singers – Perform at Sauga Teens Got Talent!

Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) is excited to announce the return of Sauga Teens Got Talent hosted by…

Finalists announced and Community Award Winners named for the 27th Annual Mississauga Arts Awards! 

Finalists announced and Community Award Winners named for the 27th Annual Mississauga Arts Awards! 

Finalists and Community Award Winners named for the 27th Annual Mississauga Arts Awards! Get your ti…

Local Arts Stars Awarded – Tickets on sale NOW for the 27th Annual Mississauga Arts Awards!

Local Arts Stars Awarded – Tickets on sale NOW for the 27th Annual Mississauga Arts Awards!

Live and in-person, Mississauga Arts Council (MAC)’s 27th Mississauga Arts Awards (The MARTYS), take…

Call for Artists! Mississauga Arts Council is looking for artists to paint murals for Indwell Lakeshore Lofts

Call for Artists! Mississauga Arts Council is looking for artists to paint murals for Indwell Lakeshore Lofts

MAC is inviting local artists and/or arts collectives to submit a Request for Proposal to create thr…

Mississauga Arts Council Opens MicroGrants Invites Creatives To Apply

Mississauga Arts Council Opens MicroGrants Invites Creatives To Apply

Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) invites Creatives to apply for their 2022 MicroGrants, offering six d…

Mississauga Arts Council and The Open Gallery offering FREE limited FYI Youth Kits to young creatives containing $100 dollars worth of artworks, resources, and art supplies

Mississauga Arts Council and The Open Gallery offering FREE limited FYI Youth Kits to young creatives containing $100 dollars worth of artworks, resources, and art supplies

MAC and The Open Gallery announce FYI Youth Kits, a limited run of kits containing $100 dollars wort…

Recognize and reward Mississauga’s finest creatives – nominations for the 27th Mississauga Arts Awards are now OPEN!

Recognize and reward Mississauga’s finest creatives – nominations for the 27th Mississauga Arts Awards are now OPEN!

The 27th Annual Mississauga Arts Awards (MARTYS) is happening on Thursday, May 19th, 2022 and nomina…

Experience Sauga Music NOW: Rhymes and Rhythm,  a new online presentation featuring Mississauga Hip hop artists

Experience Sauga Music NOW: Rhymes and Rhythm, a new online presentation featuring Mississauga Hip hop artists

Mississauga Arts Council and Martys HUB, in collaboration with TAKETHESTAGE.CA are excited to announ…

Support local creatives at Martys HUB Holiday Market

Support local creatives at Martys HUB Holiday Market

Mississauga, ON – December 9, 2021 Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) is excited to announce the l…

Mississauga Arts Council beautifies the City with three new Utility Box Art Installations.

Mississauga Arts Council beautifies the City with three new Utility Box Art Installations.

MAC is proud to announce the launch of three new utility box installations – painted by Sima Naseem,…

MAC launches Martys HUB, Mississauga’s new go-to website for the arts!

MAC launches Martys HUB, Mississauga’s new go-to website for the arts!

MAC announces the launch of MartysHUB.com. Martys HUB connects Mississauga artists, arts organizatio…

Mississauga Arts Council and Mass Culture’s Arts for Mental Health Conference provides hope for ArtsCare

Mississauga Arts Council and Mass Culture’s Arts for Mental Health Conference provides hope for ArtsCare

MAC and MC brought together health practitioners, academics, artists, politicians, and leaders in th…

Announcing the winner of the Sauga’s Summer Songwriting Contest!

Announcing the winner of the Sauga’s Summer Songwriting Contest!

MAC and Metalworks Studios with Mississauga Music announce the winner of the Sauga's Summer Songwrit…

Mass Culture and Mississauga Arts Council’s first virtual Datathon Engages the Arts, Health and Research Communities!

Mass Culture and Mississauga Arts Council’s first virtual Datathon Engages the Arts, Health and Research Communities!

MC and MAC announce the successful completion of our virtual Datathon. The 95 resources collected wi…

Mississauga Arts Council celebrates its 40th Anniversary with a new look and website

Mississauga Arts Council celebrates its 40th Anniversary with a new look and website

The Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) is thrilled to announce a major rebranding and new website, to ce…

Mississauga Arts Council and Mass Culture partner  to launch the first Arts for Mental Health Conference in Canada

Mississauga Arts Council and Mass Culture partner to launch the first Arts for Mental Health Conference in Canada

MAC and MassCulture are partnering to launch the Arts For Mental Health Conference on October 6th, 2…

Mississauga Arts Council and Metalworks Studios Present Sauga’s Summer Songwriting Contest

Mississauga Arts Council and Metalworks Studios Present Sauga’s Summer Songwriting Contest

MAC and Metalworks Studios present Sauga's Summer Songwriting Contest.

Announcing Part Two of the MAC Funded Fusion – Animated Music Video MicroGrant

Announcing Part Two of the MAC Funded Fusion – Animated Music Video MicroGrant

MAC invites animators and illustrators to apply for their Animated Music Video MicroGrant.

Announcing the Winners of Phase One of MAC’s 2021 MicroGrants & Matchmaker MicroGrants Programs

Announcing the Winners of Phase One of MAC’s 2021 MicroGrants & Matchmaker MicroGrants Programs

MAC announces the 18 winners of Phase One of our 2021 MicroGrant and Matchmaker MicroGrant programs.

Announcing our 2021 MARTY Awards Finalists and Community Award Winners

Announcing our 2021 MARTY Awards Finalists and Community Award Winners

Finalists announced for the 2021 MARTY Awards & Community Award Winners named. New date for Virtual …

MAC’s Virtual Annual General Meeting 2021

MAC’s Virtual Annual General Meeting 2021

Mississauga Arts Council’s Annual General Meeting hears from leaders and shares strategic priorities…