In May at the Art Gallery of Mississauga, we delivered a wide range of programs connected to our current exhibition, My Mother’s Tongue, alongside our core public offerings and community outreach initiatives.
We welcomed a group of toddlers from the local daycare for a Tot Spot session, where the we explored mask-making inspired by Insoon Ha’s Dirge, a large installation in My Mother’s Tongue. With guidance from our educator, these budding artists engaged in sensory-based activities and creative play, using crayons to design masks that fit their personalities. The session offered an early introduction to artistic expression and the power of visual language, even before children find all the words.
We also participated in the Canadian Art Hop with a tour led by Musha Neluheni, the AGM’s TD Programming Curator. Visitors explored the works featured in My Mother’s Tongue through a guided curatorial walk-through that highlighted the exhibition’s central themes: language loss, intergenerational memory, cultural reclamation, and belonging. Musha provided insights into the artistic practices of the featured artists and their personal connections to their mother tongue, sparking reflective conversations with attendees.
As part of our ongoing Art Hive on the Road series, we held our final session at the Port Credit Library. Led by Art Therapist Cynthia Morin, the session provided a welcoming, community-based space where participants of all ages created freely and without judgment. We’re grateful to all those who joined us during this series—your presence helped build a beautiful, inclusive space for healing and connection through art. We look forward to continuing this work with Art Hive at Celebration Square this summer!
To close out the month, we hosted the My Mother’s Tongue Artist Talk on Saturday, May 31st. This virtual discussion brought together all of the exhibiting artists to reflect on their practices and share personal insights into how language, memory, and cultural transmission shape their work. Moderated by curator and creative producer Hibah Mian, this event was an opportunity for Mississauga’s community to deepen engagement with the exhibition and hear directly from the voices behind the work.
From the youngest hands in Tot Spot to the thoughtful voices in our artist talk, My Mother’s Tongue continues to inspire dialogue and creation across all ages. Stay tuned to our website and social media for more updates on our summer programming!
