WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMMING
At the Art Gallery of Mississauga, our public programs are designed to engage, inspire, and connect our community through the transformative power of art. We offer a diverse range of financially accessible programming, including drop-in artmaking sessions, workshops, and family-friendly events, all aimed at fostering creativity and dialogue. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or a newcomer, our programs provide unique opportunities to explore contemporary issues, learn from artists, and participate in hands-on experiences.
Join us to discover the vibrant world of art, meet like-minded individuals, and deepen your appreciation for creativity in all its forms.
Art of Yoga: Slow Flow with Aman
Overview
Unwind with Slow Flow: a gentle Hatha yoga with Aman blending mindful movement, breath, and calming sensory elements in the gallery space.
Join us on May 17 for Slow Flow with Aman, a Hatha-based Art of Yoga session designed to gently build strength, flexibility, and awareness through intentional, unhurried movement.
Facilitated by Mississauga-based instructor Aman who previously led community yoga in El Paso through her initiative Free the Yoga Project, this session draws on her training in Bikram Yoga while embracing a slower, more meditative pace. Participants will be guided through a sequence of foundational postures, with an emphasis on breath, alignment, and mindful transitions.
As with all of Aman’s sessions, Slow Flow incorporates optional sensory elements to deepen the experience. These may include curated music or poetry to set the tone, crystals for grounding and focus, and a cooling rosewater mist during final relaxation.
Set within the gallery environment, this session invites you to move, reflect, and reconnect, offering a calm and restorative pause within your day.
Restorative Yoga with Pamela
Join us for a restorative yoga session at the Art Gallery of Mississauga.
Facilitated by yoga instructor Pamela Lis, this special Art of Yoga session invites you to slow down, unwind, and restore through a calming restorative yoga practice. Set within the inspiring atmosphere of the gallery, this gentle session focuses on deep relaxation, mindful breathing, and supported postures designed to help release tension and reset the body.
Whether you’re new to yoga or have an established practice, this is an opportunity to rest, reconnect, and experience the intersection of art, wellness, and creativity in a peaceful and welcoming environment.
Join us for this unique blend of stillness, reflection, and artistic inspiration.
Art of Yoga at the AGM with Aman
Join us at the Art Gallery of Mississauga for Art of Yoga, where you can stretch, breathe, and reset surrounded by art.
Facilitated by Yoga Instructor Aman Wraich, get ready to unwind and get creative at the Art of Yoga! Join us in person for a calming session that combines the soothing practice of yoga with the inspiring atmosphere of the art gallery. Whether you’re a yoga newbie or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to stretch, breathe, and connect surrounded by amazing art.
Don’t miss out on this unique blend of mind, body, and creativity!
Art Hive at the Malton Youth Hub
Join us in person to create some amazing art in the ART HIVE. Geared to Youth in the Malton area, all supplies are provided by the AGM, hosted at the Malton Youth Hub.
NOTE: REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. THIS IS A DROP-IN PROGRAM
What is Art Hive?
An Art Hive is a community-based, inclusive space designed to foster creativity without the pressure of formal instruction. It’s a place where people of all ages and skill levels can come together to explore, create, and connect. At its core, an Art Hive is about sharing ideas, supporting one another, and enjoying the creative process. No prior art experience is required—just bring your curiosity, creativity, and willingness to try something new!
What to Expect
- Free Drop-In Workshops: Open to all, no registration required.
- All Materials Provided: We provide everything you need to get started—show up ready to create!
- Creative Exploration: Experiment with a variety of art materials and techniques at your own pace.
- Community & Mental Health Focus: A chance to relax, unwind, and connect with others in a supportive environment.
Letter Writing Workshop & Artist Talk with Whyishnave Suthagar
Join Mississauga-based Sri Lankan Canadian artist Whyishnave Suthagar for an artist talk, exhibition tour, and participatory letter-writing workshop as part of her exhibition நினைவு | Ninaivu—What We Remember, What We Release at the Art Gallery of Mississauga. Presented alongside Shaheer Zazai’s concurrent exhibition, these works explore cultural memory, migration, and the ways art can create space for reflection and healing.
The event begins with a short talk and guided discussion, followed by a reflective writing workshop where participants are invited to share personal stories of migration, belonging, and intergenerational connection. All materials are provided, and no writing experience is necessary.
Art Hive (No Registration Required)
Join us in person to create some amazing art in the ART HIVE. All supplies are provided by the AGM.
NOTE: REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. THIS IS A DROP-IN PROGRAM
What is Art Hive?
An Art Hive is a community-based, inclusive space designed to foster creativity without the pressure of formal instruction. It’s a place where people of all ages and skill levels can come together to explore, create, and connect. At its core, an Art Hive is about sharing ideas, supporting one another, and enjoying the creative process. No prior art experience is required—just bring your curiosity, creativity, and willingness to try something new!
What to Expect
- Free Drop-In Workshops: Open to all, no registration required.
- All Materials Provided: We provide everything you need to get started—show up ready to create!
- Creative Exploration: Experiment with a variety of art materials and techniques at your own pace.
- Community & Mental Health Focus: A chance to relax, unwind, and connect with others in a supportive environment.
How to Join
These workshops are completely free and open to everyone. There is no need to register—just drop! Meet us in the main gallery. Look for the Art Hive sign.
Let’s create, connect, and enjoy the benefits of community and art together!
HeART of the City Fundraising Gala
Join us for HEART OF THE CITY, a dazzling night of art, fine dining, and philanthropy in support of the Art Gallery of Mississauga’s exhibitions and public programs.
Magic of Glass: Fused Glass Coaster Workshop
Discover the magic of glass in this hands-on Fused Glass Coasters workshop at the Art Gallery of Mississauga.
Participants will create one fused glass coaster by arranging pieces of coloured glass onto a clear glass base. You’ll explore how transparency, layering, and negative space interact—drawing inspiration from the light, colour, and material presence found in the Art Gallery of Mississauga’s current exhibitions by Shaheer Zazai and Whyishnave Suthagar.
No prior glass experience is required. All materials and guidance will be provided by AGM staff.
Once completed, coasters will be professionally fired in a glass kiln. Finished works will be available for pickup at the Art Gallery of Mississauga once firing is complete (participants will be notified when ready).
Workshop Details:
- Each ticket includes materials for one fused glass coaster
- Suitable for beginners age 8+ (participants under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult because we will be handling glass shards with tweezers)
- All materials provided
- Finished pieces fired off-site and available for pickup later
Come play with glass, colour, and light—and create a functional artwork inspired by AGM’s current exhibitions.
Funding for this workshop is supported through charitable initiatives from Rama Gaming House, Mississauga, and Charitable Gaming, Community Good.
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Art of Yoga with Pamela
Join us for a restorative yoga session at the Art Gallery of Mississauga.
Facilitated by Yoga Instructor Pamela Lis, get ready to feel rejuvenated and restored with Art of Yoga! Join us in person for a calming session that combines the soothing practice of yoga with the inspiring atmosphere of the art gallery. Whether you’re a yoga newbie or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to stretch, breathe, and connect surrounded by amazing art.
Don’t miss out on this unique blend of mind, body, and creativity!
Art of Yoga
Get ready to unwind and get creative at the Art of Yoga! Join us in person for a calming session that combines the soothing practice of yoga with the inspiring atmosphere of the art gallery. Whether you’re a yoga newbie or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to stretch, breathe, and connect surrounded by amazing art.
Don’t miss out on this unique blend of mind, body, and creativity!
Tickets are ONLY $10 for non-members or FREE for AGM Members. AGM MEMBERS: Don’t forget to apply your promo code!
What to bring: Yoga Mat, refillable water bottle, and wear comfy clothing.
Registration required. Reground, refocus, reconnect—and let the art move you.
AGM Members Get:
- Essential Members: FREE admission
- Friend Members: FREE admission + bring 1 guest
- Associate & Patron Members: FREE admission + bring up to 5 guests
Want to become a member now? CLICK HERE TO JOIN!
FLOW INTO MEMBERSHIP PROMO: Grab a stamp card on your first visit. Receive a stamp at five paid classes, then turn your card into the AGM for a FREE Essential membership.
Parking
FREE parking is available onsite in the Mississauga Civic Centre parking garage. P1 is closest to the gallery, then take the elevator to the ground floor (G).
From Cloth to Code (Virtual)
Join us for From Cloth to Code, a panel discussion that explores how textile traditions are translated, transformed, and reimagined through digital media and industrial material manipulation. Bringing together artists Roda Medhat and Shaheer Zazai, and moderated by Ignazio Colt Nicastro, the conversation threads through three exhibitions across the GTHA, each examining how fibre-based practices shift when rendered through new technological forms.
Co-presented by the Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB), Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM), and the Textile Museum of Canada (TMC), the program extends themes from Nicastro’s TMC exhibition From Cloth to Code, which paired historical collection works with contemporary digital responses in celebration of the Museum’s 50th anniversary. From digitally rendered garments that reinterpret narratives embedded in historical fabrics to immersive environments that elevate everyday objects, these exhibitions expand the dialogue around the impact of permanent collections, craft legacies, and evolving material cultures.
At the AGB, Roda Medhat’s exhibition Things I Can Fold, Deflate, and Break reflects the Gallery’s commitment to artists whose practices grow from craft’s tactile histories while embracing transdisciplinary experimentation. Shaheer Zazai’s immersive installation at the AGM, A Petal for a Petal, A Deed for a Deed—The Garden We Could Have Been, reimagines the traditional floral motifs of Afghan carpets as a series of monumental, darkly radiant blooms that have emerged from the aftermath of human destruction.
Across these projects, glitch aesthetics, pulsing LED interfaces, and even the equations of Microsoft Excel and Word become pliant as artists remove the expected utility of materials to expose new agencies, textures, and meanings.
This panel invites audiences to consider how textiles move across physical and digital realms, and how contemporary artists continue to stretch the boundaries of craft, functionality, and memory.
Drop-In Art Hive : March 18, 2026
NOTE: REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. THIS IS A DROP IN PROGRAM
What is Art Hive?
An Art Hive is a community-based, inclusive space designed to foster creativity without the pressure of formal instruction. It’s a place where people of all ages and skill levels can come together to explore, create, and connect. At its core, an Art Hive is about sharing ideas, supporting one another, and enjoying the creative process. No prior art experience is required—just bring your curiosity, creativity, and willingness to try something new!
What to Expect
- Free Drop-In Workshops: Open to all, no registration required.
- All Materials Provided: We provide everything you need to get started—show up ready to create!
- Creative Exploration: Experiment with a variety of art materials and techniques at your own pace.
- Community & Mental Health Focus: A chance to relax, unwind, and connect with others in a supportive environment.
How to Join
These workshops are completely free and open to everyone. There is no need to register—just drop! Meet us in the main gallery. Look for the Art Hive sign.
Let’s create, connect, and enjoy the benefits of community and art together!
Art of Yoga
Get ready to unwind and get creative at the Art of Yoga! Join us in person for a calming session that combines the soothing practice of yoga with the inspiring atmosphere of the art gallery. Whether you’re a yoga newbie or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to stretch, breathe, and connect surrounded by amazing art.
Don’t miss out on this unique blend of mind, body, and creativity!
Tickets are ONLY $10 for non-members or FREE for AGM Members. AGM MEMBERS: Don’t forget to apply your promo code!
What to bring: Yoga Mat, refillable water bottle, and wear comfy clothing.
Registration required. Reground, refocus, reconnect—and let the art move you.
AGM Members Get:
- Essential Members: FREE admission
- Friend Members: FREE admission + bring 1 guest
- Associate & Patron Members: FREE admission + bring up to 5 guests
Want to become a member now? CLICK HERE TO JOIN!
FLOW INTO MEMBERSHIP PROMO: Grab a stamp card on your first visit. Receive a stamp at five paid classes, then turn your card into the AGM for a FREE Essential membership.
Parking
FREE parking is available onsite in the Mississauga Civic Centre parking garage. P1 is closest to the gallery, then take the elevator to the ground floor (G).
Contemporary Art Bus
Hop aboard for a special winter art excursion beginning at the Textile Museum of Canada (55 Centre Ave) in Toronto and travelling to the Art Gallery of Mississauga with a final stop at the Art Gallery of Burlington before returning to Toronto.
With curatorial tours of Made By Many: 50 Years of the Textile Museum of Canada, Taking Shape: Recent Acquisitions, and From Cloth to Code: New Media Responses at TMC, Shaheer Zazai at AGM, and Roda Medhat at AGB, this trip offers a unique opportunity to experience contemporary practices that bridge textiles, digital design, and innovative material approaches. Reserve your seat and enjoy an inspiring afternoon across three leading art institutions.
Location: Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre Avenue, Toronto, ON
Drop-In Art Hive : December 21
Join us from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, in person at the AGM, for an uplifting, hands-on art-making experience designed to bring our community together. This free event invites people of all ages and backgrounds to slow down, connect with one another, and explore how creativity can support mental well-being. Through guided art activities, we’ll create a space for reflection, self-expression, and shared moments that strengthen our sense of belonging. 🐝
Meet us inside the main gallery—everyone is welcome. All supplies are provided, and no prior art-making experience is needed. Just bring yourself, your curiosity, and a willingness to connect.
The Art Gallery of Mississauga would like to extend heartfelt thanks to RAMA Gaming House Mississauga and Charitable Gaming, Community Good for their generous financial support, which makes this community mental health program possible.
Art of Yoga (December)
We invite you to enjoy Art of Yoga, a restorative monthly yoga series inspired by the artwork on display at the Art Gallery of Mississauga.
Led by Aman Wraich—who previously facilitated art-connected yoga at a gallery in El Paso, Texas—each session blends mindful movement and creative reflection, with poses thoughtfully connected to themes and forms in our current exhibitions.
Admission is $20 per person for non-members.
Member Benefits:
- Essential Members: FREE admission for yourself
- Friend Members: FREE admission + bring 1 guest
- Associate & Patron Members: FREE admission + bring up to 5 guests
Not a member, but want all the perks? CLICK HERE to become a member today!
Sunday December 14, 2025 | 10:30–11:30 AM
(followed by optional quiet meditation until the gallery opens at 12 PM)
Doors open at 10:15 am.
What to bring: Yoga Mat, refillable water bottle, and wear comfy clothing.
Registration required.
MEMBERS REGISTER FOR FREE HERE
Reground, refocus, reconnect—and let the art move you.
CANCLLED DUE TO WEATHER Art of Yoga at the AGM
Art of Yoga at the Art Gallery of Mississauga
Get ready to unwind and get creative at the Art of Yoga! Join us in person for a calming session that combines the soothing practice of yoga with the inspiring atmosphere of the art gallery. Whether you’re a yoga newbie or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to stretch, breathe, and connect surrounded by amazing art.
Don’t miss out on this unique blend of mind, body, and creativity!
Tickets are ONLY $10 for non-members or FREE for AGM Members. AGM MEMBERS: Don’t forget to apply your promo code! Didn’t receive a promo code in your email? Email [email protected] for your special code!
AGM Members Get:
- Essential Members: FREE admission
- Friend Members: FREE admission + bring 1 guest
- Associate & Patron Members: FREE admission + bring up to 5 guests
Want to become a member now? CLICK HERE TO JOIN!
FLOW INTO MEMBERSHIP PROMO: Grab a stamp card on your first visit. Receive a stamp at five paid classes, then turn your card into the AGM for a FREE Essential membership.
PARKING
FREE parking is available onsite in the Mississauga Civic Centre parking garage. P1 is closest to the gallery, then take the elevator to the ground floor (G).
Art of Yoga
Beginning this month, we invite you to enjoy Art of Yoga, a restorative monthly yoga series inspired by the artwork on display at the Art Gallery of Mississauga.
Led by Aman Wraich—who previously facilitated art-connected yoga at a gallery in El Paso, Texas—each session blends mindful movement and creative reflection, with poses thoughtfully connected to themes and forms in our current exhibitions.
Admission is $20 per person for non-members.
Member Benefits:
- Essential Members: FREE admission for yourself
- Friend Members: FREE admission + bring 1 guest
- Associate & Patron Members: FREE admission + bring up to 5 guests
Not a member, but want all the perks? CLICK HERE to become a member today!
Sunday November 30, 2025 | 10:30–11:30 AM
(followed by optional quiet meditation until the gallery opens at 12 PM)
Doors open at 10:15am.
What to bring: Yoga Mat, refillable water bottle, and wear comfy clothing.
Registration required.
MEMBERS REGISTER FOR FREE HERE
Our inaugural session will be themed around connecting with your inner child, inspired by the AGM’s permanent collection, including works by Jorian Charlton and Fausta Facciponte.
Reground, refocus, reconnect—and let the art move you.