Past Exhibits

(Im)permanent
The state of the self, lasting for only a limited or temporary period of time.
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(Im)permanent is an exhibition created by Visual Art’s Mississauga’s 2021-2022 Creative Residents. The artwork presented is inspired by our complex relationship with time and how it shapes our evolving narratives.

Opening Reception Friday, September 9 from 7-9pm

Clarkson Society of Artists 2022 Art Show and Sale

The Clarkson Society of Artists will be presenting their annual art show and sale featuring ‘Together/Apart’, an installation featuring over 35 artistic perspectives of our connections during the pandemic.

Opening Reception

Friday, September 23

7 – 9 PM

Gallery Show

Saturday, September 24 &

Sunday, September 25

10 AM – 4 PM

Together/Apart is the centrepiece of this year’s annual Art Show and Sale that will include works from the 38 member society. This is a chance to support local artists from Mississauga. Each artist used a 12” X 12” wooden board to express their own unique outlook on perspectives of our connections during the pandemic. The paintings will be on display as part of The Clarkson Society of Artists annual art show and sale, along with a substantial collection of other paintings by members at Visual Arts Mississauga.

Now Streaming

Exhibiting online March 14-April 1 2022
Co-curated by VAM’s Creative Residents, Now Streaming showcases artists ages 18-29 years old. The youth-led exhibition supports emerging artists working in experimental processes using a combination of traditional and new media.

Check out Now Streaming 2022 HERE

Why do you Create? Juried Exhibition

How you create and what brings meaning to your art-making practice? VAM is offering artists an opportunity to consider these questions and more in its fifth Why do you create? exhibition. This show was juried.

Exhibiting at VAM January 17 – February 20, 2022 (postponed) and online at vamjuriedshow.com from January 17 – June 30, 2022.

VAM’s Annual Juried Show of Fine Arts

Visual Arts Mississauga’s 43rd Annual Juried Show of Fine Arts is an opportunity for members of the regional visual arts community to showcase their work alongside their peers, and for art enthusiasts to discover the wealth of talent in the region. This year the jury reviewed 150 submissions from artists across Ontario and selected 43 finalists.

Exhibited online from January 14 – December 31, 2021. Check out the exhibition here.

Third Chapter: An Exhibition Celebrating Lifelong Learning

Visual Arts Mississauga (VAM) is pleased to host our annual Third Chapter: An Exhibition Celebrating Lifelong Learning in the VAM Gallery. The exhibition will feature artwork by VAM students and members aged 60+. Third Chapter exhibited March 1- March 14, 2021.

Check out Third Chapter 2021 HERE

Now Streaming

Exhibiting online February 20-March 19 2021
Co-curated by VAM’s Creative Residents, Now Streaming showcases artists ages 18-29 years old. The youth-led exhibition supports emerging artists working in experimental processes using a combination of traditional and new media.

Check out Now Streaming 2021 HERE

VAM’s Creative Residency

VAM’s Creative Residency (VCR) is an opportunity for emerging artists in Mississauga to participate in a 6 month exhibitions program with a focus on mentorship and professional development. Residents have access to VAM’s art centre to develop their skills in art exhibition, education and engagement.

friend of a friend is an online exhibition created by Visual Arts Mississauga’s VCR 3 2020-21 Creative Residents. The artwork presented is inspired by the social and creative connections that shape our artistic practices, our identities, and our evolving narratives. Exhibiting online from March 5-April 5 2021 at vamresidency.com

VAM 2016 Member Show & Sale – March 24 – April 3, 2016. Special thanks to our sponsors, Curry’s Artists’ Materials and Juror, Megan Press.