Welcome to the first edition of our HUB Highlights Calls/Opportunities newsletter for 2023!
I hope you all had a relaxing holiday season. We are starting off the new year with some exciting new listings! Here are some notable ones to check out:
Join us for a MARTY Nomination Information Session! 📣
Nominations are now OPEN for the 28th Mississauga Arts Awards and we invite all those interested to join us for an Information Session on Feb 1, 2023, at 3 PM. MAC staff will be reviewing the nomination process and answering any questions attendees may have.
Get all of the details below (in list order): Visual Art, Awards, Literary, Volunteers, and Grants/Funds.
Before you scroll down! MAC is looking for recommendations of suitable venue spaces in Mississauga that can hold exhibitions, performances, workshops, or more! Have any in mind that have worked for you?
Email me at media@mississaugaartscouncil.com.
Please share this newsletter with anyone or any groups that you believe may be interested in the Calls/Opportunities listed below!
Call for Artists - Annual April Fine Art Show - Arts on the Credit |January 20
➡️ Learn more and submit
Arts on the Credit's annual fine art show is excited to return to the Waterside Inn on April 28-30 to showcase works from local artists throughout the GTA and they are searching for artists! The deadline to submit is January 20. Click here to learn more and submit.
Call for Emerging Artists: Public Art Banner Program - City of Mississauga |February 26 at 11:59 PM EST
➡️ Learn more and submit
The City's Public Art Program invites emerging artists, artist teams, and illustrators to submit expressions of interest and concept proposals for original banner artwork. Banner artwork will be displayed on light pole standards throughout the city, creating a captivating visual presence from June to winter 2023. The commissioned artist(s) will create six banner designs. The City will be responsible for all fabrication and installation. At the end of the program, the commissioned artist(s) will have the opportunity to shadow an established sculptural or textile-based artist, who will transform the banners into a new creation. Click here to learn more and submit.
Call for Nominations - MARTY Awards - Mississauga Arts Council | Information Session February 1 at 3 PM, Nominations due March 13 at 9 AM
➡️ Learn more and submit a nomination
Nominations for the 28th Mississauga Arts Award (MARTYS) are now OPEN! MAC encourages professional artists, arts groups and organizations to submit a nomination. MAC will be hosting an Information Session regarding the nomination process on February 1st, 3 PM over Zoom. Click here to learn more and submit a nominationand click here to register for the information session.
👥 Literary
Call for Submissions - Ink Movement's Mississauga Youth Anthology 2023 | March 15
➡️ Learn more here and submit
Ink Movement has opened its submissions for its annual Mississauga Youth Anthology! Since 2012, Ink Movement has strived to give young artists and writers a larger platform for them to share their work. They’ve published multiple anthologies filled with incredible art and writing created by Mississauga youth The theme of this year’s anthology is Adapting. They are seeking work that covers the topic of dealing with life changes (or alternatively, COVID recovery). They are accepting submissions from Mississauga youth aged 12-24. Click here to learn more and submit.
👥 Volunteers
FEATURED
Call for Board of Directors - CreativeHub 1352 | Ongoing
➡️ Learn more and apply
CreativeHub 1352 is looking for individuals passionate about making a difference in communities and interested in helping them strengthen local connections to join them on their Board of Directors! Multiple positions are now available. The volunteer Board of Directors is central to the organization and actively works to assist in the planning and programming of CreativeHub 1352 and in advancing local arts, culture, heritage and environmental initiatives. Learn more and apply.
Call for Volunteers - MAC - Charitable Gaming Volunteers | Ongoing
➡️ Email for more information
Help fund MAC's MicroGrant program! MAC is seeking Charitable Gaming Volunteers for RAMA Gaming House as a part of the Mississauga Charitable Gaming Association. Shifts are 2 hours in length and the work is straightforward customer-facing duties. Volunteers must be 18+ years of age and must complete an online training session (30-40 minutes) prior to volunteering. Email Sherri Murray, MAC's Communications Manager at media@mississaugaartscouncil.com for more information.
👥 Grants/Funds
Call for Applications - Ontario Arts Council - Project Grants | Variety of deadlines
➡️ Learn more here
The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) provides grants to Ontario-based individual artists and arts professionals, ad hoc groups, collectives and organizations. The grants support a range of arts activities and disciplines. Click here to learn more and explore the variety of grants.
