A run of Mississauga artists has completed new work this fall with support from the Mississauga Arts Council's MicroGrant program, the organization has announced.

The council, a registered charity that connects and supports professional artists across the city, said its Matchmaker MicroGrants recently backed projects spanning music, theatre, and literary work.

What the grants produced

Among the winners posted on the Mississauga Arts Council website, musician Tom Barlow used his grant to finish and release an album titled Supersonic Quadraphonic, while playwright Max Kingsbury produced The Tumblers, a play created and staged locally.

Anubha Jha directed her funding toward Bollywood Reimagined: 70's, 80's, and 90's Magic, a music and theatre production, and writer Qurat Dar staged a double book launch in partnership with fellow literary artists.

Rounding out the recent batch, hip-hop artist JD Era produced JD Era & Friends, a showcase billed as a tribute to Mississauga's music scene.

How the program works

According to the Mississauga Arts Council, the MicroGrant program funds artist-led projects that have a strong connection to the public and raise the profile of the arts across the city. The organization says grants are open to artists working in a range of disciplines.

The council's other initiatives include Murals with MAC, a neighbourhood beautification project that pays local artists to create public art, and ArtsCare, a pilot program offering therapeutic arts sessions — including mindfulness exercises and shared creative experiences — for people living with mental health conditions.

Mental health award and upcoming gala

On October 8, the council announced the winner of its 2026 Arts for Mental Health recognition, part of its broader effort to link creative work with community wellbeing.

The organization is also preparing for MACsquerade: The Artist's Dream, its signature fundraising gala, which showcases Mississauga artists. The event was promoted in early October on the Mississauga Arts Council website, with details on how residents and sponsors can contribute.

A call to songwriters

Mississauga singer-songwriters are being invited to submit demos to the 2027 Sauga's Song of the Year Contest, the council announced.

Artists looking for a wider audience can also turn to Sauga Arts HUB, formerly known as Martys HUB, the council's community website for local arts news and events. The organization says its communications channels reach an audience of more than 38,000 people.

The hub offers a weekly events roundup through its HUB Highlights newsletter, along with regular listings of artist calls and opportunities for creatives, venues, and arts supporters in Mississauga.

The Mississauga Arts Council says residents can get involved by participating in a program, attending an event, or applying to an artist call.