Art Gallery of Mississauga
300 City Centre Dr L5B 3C1 Mississauga, ON, Canada

*ARTIST SPOTLIGHT* Debbie Miller : I HAVE NO WORDS The #IHAVENOWORDS project was born out of my commitment to be a part of a call to action. I needed to harness and channel the rage, anger, disgust and profound sadness that I was feeling as a result of the unjustified killing of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020 by a Minneapolis police officer.... This collection of emotionally charged conversations allowed me to understand their feelings and capture images of the acute pain, suffering and profound sadness and frustrations that has beset our community. In this tapestry of photographs and community quotes, I tell their stories. This photo-essay offers a view into the impact of inter-generational racism on black families and gives voice to their cry ... I can’t breathe.... It is also a call to have courage; a call to pursue this shared path of resistance; a call to do the hard work to build a more equal, equitable and inclusive society. #artgalleryofmississauga #mississauga #community #bordercrossings #shareyourstory #thebordercrossingsproject #art #theatre #spokenword #writtenword #music #photography #video #beseen #beheard #journey #journeythroughart #embracethejourney #embracediversity #engagecommunity #createconnections #community #connect #ihavenowords

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT Bhavna Bhatnagar | Rhythm Rhythm is a unique collection of art pieces presented by Artist Bhavna Bhatnagar which is inspired by Nature, Philosophy, and ethnic-cultural background. Her ceramic works also exhibit her artistic views developed during her Canadian journey and thus creating a modern-western and classical Indian fusion.... Bhavna joins the border crossings project, which is generously funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation @ontrillium #artgalleryofmississauga #mississauga #community #bordercrossings #shareyourstory #thebordercrossingsproject #art #theatre #spokenword #writtenword #music #photography #video #beseen #beheard #journey #journeythroughart #embracethejourney #embracediversity #engagecommunity #createconnections #community #connect #ceramic

Sharing your border crossing story can be healing and inspiring. It can be shared through art and conversation. Sometimes, the way to make a change is to tell your story so others will ask questions. #artgalleryofmississauga #mississauga #community #bordercrossings #shareyourstory #thebordercrossingsproject #art #theatre #spokenword #writtenword #paint #textile #photography #mixedmedia #watercolour #sculpture #clay #poetry #video #beseen #beheard #journey #makesyou #journeythroughart #embracethejourney #embracediversity #engagecommunity #createconnections #community #connect #storytelling

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FRANCES FERDINANDS | 26 The installation 26 emanated from the artists 3-month stay in 2015 in her homeland of Sri Lanka. Under the auspices of an Ontario Arts Council Grant she studied and conducted research under two mentors who are masters in the field traditional fine art and craft which are culturally at risk. Ferdinands’ vision became are reality through examining these old traditions and revitalising them through re-interpretation within a contemporary context. ... From now until January 7, 2021, we invite you to us during the border crossings project at the Art Gallery of Mississauga, where you can see Frances installation. Get your tickets using the link in our bio. #artgalleryofmississauga #mississauga #artist #exhibit #installation #beauty #visualart #languageofart #storiesshared #contemporaryart #traditionalart #26 #oldtraditions #interpretiveart #artoftheday #bordercrossingsproject

Looking for a FREE creative workshop to do this weekend? Join us as artist, Bhanva Bhatnagar who is a part of the border corssings showcase at the Art gallery, teaches us how to create a clay pot.

FREE Yoga Fridaysgenerously offered by The Art Gallery of Mississauga. We are pleased to offer the community Free Yoga on Friday evenings at 7pm hosted by Kama Kalia. A great way to unwind after a week of challenges and time to spend on your well-being. ... LINK in bio to register. #yoga #fitness #meditation #yogapractice #love #yogainspiration#mindfulness #yogateacher #yogalove#namaste #workout #motivation #gym#wellness #nature#peace #healing #movement #fitness #dance #yoga #training #health #love #workout #art #motivation To register LINK in bio.

Join us on November 29th at 2:00pm for a talk with artist Francis Ferdinands. [Register using the link in bio] A Sri Lankan born Canadian visual artist, Frances' exhibition history spans almost 4 decades, includes local/ national/international shows (London, Paris, Bogota, Honolulu and New York). The installation 26 envisions healing through beauty. ... Created in 2015, it consists of 26 pairs of hand-painted (size 7) slippers. Each pair memorializes one year of the recently ended 26 year Sri Lankan civil war (1983-2009) in which 100,000 civilians and over 50,000 military personnel died and many others put into camps, displaced or disappeared. The installation is combined with a beautiful poem by the famous Sri Lankan writer Jean Arasanayagam. She married a Tamil, and so was thrown immediately into the consequences. In The Month of July marks the beginning of the war - July 1983. It is a bookend to the slippers which marks the end. (Permission has been granted for use) The border crossings project is generously funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation @ontrillium #artgalleryofmississauga #mississauga #community #bordercrossings #shareyourstory #thebordercrossingsproject #art #theatre #spokenword #writtenword #photography #video #beseen #beheard #journey #journeythroughart #embracethejourney #embracediversity #engagecommunity #createconnections #community #connect #inspire #ihavenowords

*Artist Spotlight* FRANCES FERDINANDS My intention overall is to create enduring bonds by amalgamating both Western, Middle Eastern and South Asian concepts, belief systems and visual languages. Through this synthesis I try to speak to the in-between space of varied social and cultural realities I inhabit. The resulting works are a reflection of my hybridity as a Sri Lankan-born Canadian in articulating issues as I see it from this unique perspective.... Frances joins us as part of the border crossings project, generously funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. @ontrillium To get tickets, click on link in BIO under VISIT the AGM. #artgalleryofmississauga #mississauga #community #bordercrossings #shareyourstory #thebordercrossingsproject #art #theatre #writtenword #paint #textile #photography #mixedmedia #watercolour #sculpture #clay #video #beseen #beheard #journey #makesyou #journeythroughart #embracethejourney #embracediversity #engagecommunity #createconnections #diversity #community #connect #neighbourhood #neighbourhoodmagazine_ca

Join us as 1 out of the 6 border crossing artists talk about their border crossing stories while teaching how to create a clay bowl. Saturday, November 28 at 1:00 pm Bhavna Bhatnagar, Artist Register using the LINK IN BIO.... -------------- This workshop will teach the basic techniques to engage creativity through the use of clay to make a bowl. The bowls can remain soft and smooth or the participant may want to embellish with texture, engravings, stamp designs, etc. to create a totally unique piece. Borders crossed or in the process of being crossed will be discussed with the assistance of a border crossing team member and infused in the creation making its significance that much greater. Suggestions and instructions on how the final product can be finished, including painting, sealing, etc. will be provided and discussed as this part will have to be done at home once the bowl has completely dried. The final creations will be photographed for archival purposes and we will be encouraging the participants to share a picture of their painted bowls with us. The Border Crossings Project is generously funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation @ontrillium #artgalleryofmississauga #mississauga #community #bordercrossings #shareyourstory #thebordercrossingsproject #art #theatre #spokenword #workshop #paint #textile #photography #mixedmedia #watercolour #sculpture #clay #poetry #video #beseen #beheard #journey #makesyou #journeythroughart #embracethejourney #embracediversity #engagecommunity #createconnections #community #connect #storytelling

Borders are challenges faced physcially, emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually. They can both connect and divide, shared by the art of story telling. Recognized and sharing these border crossings allows us to understand ourselves and others differently. Instead of groups of people seperated by arbitrary distinctions, we are all individuals who expereince pivotal moments of change that shape the contours of the narratives of our lives.... Join us as 2 out of the 6 border crossing artists talk about their border crossing stories. Registration and more information can be found by clicking the link in our bio The border crossings project is generously funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation @ontrillium #artgalleryofmississauga #mississauga #community #bordercrossings #shareyourstory #thebordercrossingsproject #art #theatre #spokenword #writtenword #photography #video #beseen #beheard #journey #journeythroughart #embracethejourney #embracediversity #engagecommunity #createconnections #community #connect #inspire #ihavenowords

Repost from @khaulamazhar Thank you @lady_styleworthy for this screenshot of today's online watercolour workshop I instructed! This workshop was hosted by @agmengage for a community group for Remembrance Day. Check out @lady_styleworthy's Styleworthy events!. .... . . . #artist #artinstructor #letspaintthis #creativepreneur #womenwhopaint #artistsoninstagram #arttherapy #khaulamazharart #remembranceday2020

Photos from Raheel's residency, September 21st - November 1st, 2020

Last week, Raheel finished his first mirror painting of his residency. Inspired by the traditional methods of using Lippan mud and mirrors to decorate homes, Raheel paints the mirror to allow his images to shine through in the spaces left behind.

Mississauga Arts Council presents MAC Arts Cafe - Online Open Mic for October! Join them online to enjoy performances from local talent streaming live on their Facebook and YouTube pages on Monday, October 19 at 7:00 PM. Hosted by award-winning singer/songwriter, Heather Christine! More info: bit.ly/MACArtsCafe-Oct

Salina N. shares her border crossing journey.

Today at 2pm, join us on Facebook Live for an artist talk with Don Russell, discussing his works currently on display and his inspiration found in the photographs of (Peter) Ozhibiige Nini.

Join us tomorrow, October 17 at 2pm on Facebook Live for an artist talk with Don Russell, discussing his works currently on display in the gallery and his inspiration found in the photographs of (Peter) Ozhibiige Nini.

Join us this Saturday, October 17 at 2pm on Facebook Live for an artist talk with Don Russell, discussing his works currently on display and his inspiration found in the photographs of (Peter) Ozhibiige Nini.

Over the weekend, new restrictions were announced for the Peel region, but the AGM remains open. You can still book your timeslot to see Don Russell and Peter Schuler's works in conversation: http://ow.ly/jKKk50BSs7G

Another reminder that we will be closed Monday October 12th for the holiday Monday. Visit us on Tuesday by reserving your time now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/art-gallery-of-mississauga-visi https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/art-gallery-of-mississauga-visi