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! This program is run in partnership with the Art Gallery of Mississauga.

Ages 13-19.

This is a drop-in event, and tickets do not guarantee admission. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for attendees. Please note that space is limited.

The Art Gallery of Mississauga invites you to the opening reception of Inside. Outside. Of. Join us for an afternoon to celebrate the exhibition opening alongside the artists and curators. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is recommended but not required.

Join us in person and explore art-making at the Clarkson Community Centre on Wednesday February 5, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. This is a free community drop-in program promoting mental health and connection through the use of art 🐝

Everyone is welcome. All supplies are provided, and no art-making experience is necessary.

No registration. This is a drop-in program.

The Art Gallery of Mississauga would like to thank the Mississauga Foundation for supporting this program.

Hosted by the City of Mississauga.

Presented by the Art Gallery of Mississauga, join artist Kathleen Downie to hear about her practice as an artist and art therapist.

FEE: $15.00 per participant
THIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT. THERE IS CURRENTLY A WAITLIST.

This in-person textile workshop is presented in conjunction with our current exhibition Inside. Outside. Of., and is inspired by the textile pieces created by artists Ella Gonzales and Émilie Régnier that explore how our identities are shaped by spatial memories and our inner sense of self.

In this workshop, participants will work with Mississauga-based Maroon Canadian artist Winsom Winsom to explore the potential of textiles to express aspects of personal identity. Using canvas boards and a range of fabrics, Winsom will guide participants toward creating portraits that express how their identities are shaped by where they have come from, where they are now, and where they see themselves in the future. They will be encouraged to consider the differences between how they see themselves compared to how they present themselves to the outside world and incorporate these ideas into their portraits.

All materials will be provided, but participants are also welcome to bring their own fabrics and textiles to use for this workshop, bearing in mind that these materials will be cut and glued in the process of making their portraits. Registration is limited to 15 participants.

Thank you to TD Bank Group, Rama Gaming House and Charitable Gaming, Community Good for supporting this workshop.

Join us in person and explore art-making at the Meadowvale Community Centre on Thursday February 20, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. This is a free community drop-in program promoting mental health and connection through the use of art 🐝

Everyone is welcome. All supplies are provided, and no art-making experience is necessary.
No registration. This is a drop-in program.

The Art Gallery of Mississauga would like to thank the Mississauga Foundation for supporting this program.

Join us in person and explore art-making at the Malton Community Centre on Wednesday February 26, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. This is a free community drop-in program promoting mental health and connection through the use of art 🐝

Everyone is welcome. All supplies are provided, and no art-making experience is necessary.

No registration. This is a drop-in program.

The Art Gallery of Mississauga would like to thank the Mississauga Foundation for supporting this program.

Join us in person and explore art-making at the Burnhamthorpe Community Centre on Wednesday March 5, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. This is a free community drop-in program promoting mental health and connection through the use of art 🐝

Everyone is welcome. All supplies are provided, and no art-making experience is necessary.

No registration. This is a drop-in program.

The Art Gallery of Mississauga would like to thank the Mississauga Foundation for supporting this program.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Art Gallery of Mississauga invites you to a communal gathering of poetry reading and conversation, where two exceptional women from the arts community will share their journeys as artists and poets in Canada.

Lisa Shen (the 2023-2025 Youth Poet Laureate of the City of Mississauga) and Andrea Josic (Poet Laureate of the City of Mississauga), have demonstrated steadfast dedication to both their craft and the advancement of women’s rights. They will each present a poem drawn from their personal experiences, followed by a Q&A session with the audience.

This event is designed to inspire and empower women in the arts, fostering a space for connection, collaboration, and mutual support. Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided as we come together to celebrate creativity, resilience, and progress.

This event is supported by RAMA Gaming House and Charitable Gaming, Community Good through their charity inivitatives.

A very special thanks to COBS Bread Heartland for sponsoring our refreshment table.

Hosted by the City of Mississauga. Presented by the Art Gallery of Mississauga.

Artist and Educator, Avery Creed, will lead a conversation about her experiences promoting accessibility within Art Galleries and Museums through engaging public arts programs and interactive spaces. Avery’s work within the arts has centred around creating visitor-centric designs, programs, and experiences as part of a commitment to making art accessible and engaging. In this workshop, the participants will explore what makes a space accessible, and see how this question can be answered through the lens of a Gallery Educator and Arts Instructor.