Art Gallery of Mississauga — Attraction in Mississauga

The Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM), situated at Celebration Square, offers an intimate setting for visitors to appreciate artworks in a serene atmosphere. However, locating the entrance can be challenging due to its position at the end of a lift lobby corridor and unclear signage. Recently, the AGM hosted its annual juried show of visual arts, showcasing 45 selected pieces from 300 submissions by emerging and established Ontario artists. The exhibit features diverse artworks, including sculptures, tiles, photography, drawings, paintings, and multimedia installations. As art appreciation is highly subjective, this curated selection allows viewers to experience varied artistic perspectives and creativity. An opening ceremony honoring the top three artists will take place next Thursday, and attendees are eagerly anticipated. BTW I was surprised to find out that I was the first visitor on AGM’s first day of reopening. I must be an art enthusiast!!

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Usually love the gallery and have volunteered multiple times, so it pains me to review this low. Today I had an unusual bad experience with the museum attendant. Where I was greeted with a curt “are you here to visit. Don’t touch anything”. Then she marked me on the book. Found this unusual, since I find the attendants very welcoming, I proceeded to ask if she could tell me about the exhibition. To which she simply said “Read the booklet” with complete disinterest in helping me. I dismissed the attitude, and began to read the flyer to self tour. As I was starting it, I overheard the conversation turn towards the annoyance I was, etc.

Very disappointed in how unwelcome I felt, the exhibition was amazing and all the pieces were beautiful so I keep on advocating for visiting. But would like to see better training and a more welcome attitude to guests from the attendants and to help us feel more engaged with the great work the...

The Art Gallery of Mississauga is a free‑admission public gallery that focuses on contemporary art, with rotating exhibitions featuring local, national, and international artists. Its location makes it easy to combine with a visit to Celebration Square or Square One. The gallery often highlights diverse voices, including Indigenous, newcomer, and youth artists, which gives it a strong community feel. On the downside, it’s a small space, so you can see everything in under an hour, and exhibits vary in impact depending on the rotation. Still, it’s a welcoming cultural stop that adds depth to...