Programs & Workshops

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.

Close-up of hands working with watercolor paints and brushes on a table, surrounded by paint palettes, jars of water, and art supplies, capturing the collaborative atmosphere of a creative workshop.

Drop-In Art Hive

December 11, 2024
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

NOTE: THIS IS A DROP IN PROGRAM.

Join us in person and explore art-making with Cynthia Morin. This is a free community event promoting mental health and connection through the use of art 🐝

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

The Art Gallery of Mississauga would like to thank RAMA Gaming House Mississauga and Charitable Gaming, Community Good for supporting our programming through their charity initiatives!

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Exploring Colour in Art: Mood, Space, and Texture | 6-Week Intergenerational Program

January 7, 2025
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

This 6-week colour workshop series explores the transformative power of colour in art, focusing on how colour creates mood, space, and harmony. The course also delves into techniques for adding texture and pattern, enhancing the visual richness of artworks. By studying influential artists and engaging in targeted exercises, students will develop an understanding of colour and its applications in drawing.

This workshop is open to Seniors (age 50+) and Youth (14-18 yrs old)

Dates: 6 Tuesdays (January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, and 11th, 2025)
Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location: Virtually on Zoom (link will be sent to registered participants the day before the first session)
Benefits: By participating in this workshop, youth participants will receive 12 volunteer hours, recognizing their dedication and contribution to this creative endeavour as part of their high school graduation requirements. Before the workshop, all participants will also receive an art kit valued at $50 that will be used during the program. Kits can be picked up at the Art Gallery of Mississauga during regular operating hours from January 2 to January 7, 2025.

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Family Sunday : Snowy Night

December 8, 2024
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Spend your Sunday at the Art Gallery of Mississauga. Facilitated by local artist Farah Rehmani (@Iheartcrafts.ca), this craft takes about 25 minutes to make. Participants will create a colourful, wintery forest landscape by making paper mosaics.

During this interactive workshop, participants of all ages will have the chance to:

  • Discover and appreciate various artworks on display at the gallery.
  • Engage in fun, hands-on art activities led by experienced instructors.
  • Create unique, personal masterpieces to take home.
  • Connect with other families and art enthusiasts in the community.

Register now to secure your spot today! Drop-ins are welcome, space permitting.

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Drop-In Art Hive

November 13, 2024
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Join us in person to create some amazing art in the ART HIVE (registration recommended, but drop-ins welcome!)

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Family Sunday | Ghostly Creatures

October 28, 2024
1:00 pm

Spend your Sunday at the Art Gallery of Mississauga. Facilitated by local artist Farah Rehmani (@Iheartcrafts.ca), this craft takes about 25 minutes to make. Participants will make a beautiful sky as a background for their ghostly creations.

During this interactive workshop, participants of all ages will have the chance to:

  • Discover and appreciate various artworks on display at the gallery.
  • Engage in fun, hands-on art activities led by experienced instructors.
  • Create unique, personal masterpieces to take home.
  • Connect with other families and art enthusiasts in the community.

Register now to secure your spot today! Drop-ins are welcome, space permitting.

The Art Gallery of Mississauga would like to thank RAMA Gaming House Mississauga and Charitable Gaming, Community Good, for their support of this program.

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Fourth Annual Juried Show of Visual Arts | Opening Reception

October 24, 2024
6:00 pm
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Drop-In Art Hive

October 9, 2024

Join us in person to create some amazing art in the ART HIVE (registration recommended, but drop-ins welcome!)

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Creative Expressions | Virtual Art Workshop

October 2, 2024

This series of online creative workshops will bring together Seniors and youth over five weeks to create poetry and imagery as expressions of well-being. Acclaimed poet Nadine Williams will lead the group through brainstorming, writing, and creativity as a means of well-being. Each week, you will be guided through a process for writing and creating imagery for your work. At the end of the session, your work will be collected and put into book form. Everyone is welcome, and all materials for the sessions will be provided.

Dates: 5 x Wednesdays starting October 2, from 4-6 pm (Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 & Nov. 6)

Location: VIRTUAL on Zoom

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Treasures From Home

September 5, 2024
6:00 – 8:00 pm

This workshop delves into the connections between personal memory and the objects we carry from our homelands. We’ll explore each object’s cultural, emotional, and personal value, highlighting what makes these “treasures from home” special. The session concludes with a creative exercise where participants can use watercolour pencils to capture their object’s essence in a unique artwork.

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Forgotten Treasures

September 12, 2024
6:00 to 8:00 pm

This reflective workshop will guide participants in exploring the emotional weight of objects left behind, whether lost in moving or left in our homelands. Through group discussion, participants will share stories of these important objects and their impact on identity and belonging. The session concludes with a creative exercise using collage or mind mapping to visually express the essence and emotions associated with these missing objects.

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Treasured Keepsakes

September 19, 2024
6:00 to 8:00 pm

In this thought-provoking workshop, participants will reflect on the meaningful keepsakes they would choose to take with them if they were to move away. The session will begin with a group discussion, exploring the connections between physical objects and the intangible qualitiesYou don’t need to register they represent, such as emotions, memories, or a sense of belonging. Following the discussion, participants will create a large postcard that captures what they would take from this place, blending objects and memories into a personal memento of their journey.  

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Across Latitudes | Artists In Conversation

September 28, 2024
2:00 to 4:00 pm

Join us at the Art Gallery of Mississauga for an engaging artist talk featuring Soheila Esfahani, Heidi McKenzie, and Zinnia Naqvi, the artists behind the captivating works in Across Latitudes, which is curated by the AGM’s Senior Curator, Shannon Anderson.

This conversation, moderated by Zainub Verjee, will offer insights into their artistic practices and explore themes like identity and migration in their artwork.

You do not need to register for this event. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to join!

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Thank You to Our Funders

We would like to take this time to acknowledge and thank our partners and funders for their participation and support in running the recent “Creative Art Days in the Centre.”  We are proud to partner with Erin Mills Town Centre and appreciate the space provided to facilitate bi-weekly and monthly workshops for youth.  In addition, we would like to thank the Rama Gaming Centre and the Ontario Charitable Gaming Association for their monetary donations that have been making the workshops possible.