Embrave, the Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse (PCAWA), and Visual Arts Mississauga (VAM) are proud to launch the 2026 Take Back the Night Poster Contest.

Stand against gender-based violence, promote safety, and equality for all.

Submission Deadline: August 5, 2026 at midnight

VAM invites Mississauga emerging artists (18-29 years of age) to apply for VAM’s Creative Residency Program.

Participate in an 8-month production, exhibition, and mentorship program culminating in a 3-week final exhibition.

Application Deadline: August 7th, 2026

The Summer Session is Open for Registration! Join us for art courses and workshops for kids, teens, adults and families.

VAM’s summer art camp is back and some weeks are already sold out! Register now to save your child a spot.

Looking for an affordable venue for your next festive event or a team meeting? VAM Spaces offers unique studio rentals surrounded by the beautiful gardens of Riverwood. Personalize your event with your own food, drinks, and decor, or opt to rent our decor and equipment.

We would like to acknowledge that the land on which we operate is the territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the traditional homeland of the Anishinaabe, Wendat, and Haudenosaunee nations.