Why Do You Create? 2026
November 30th
What inspires your art-making practice? What brings meaning to your creative process?
Visual Arts Mississauga (VAM) invites artists to reflect on these questions and more in its sixth annual Why Do You Create? juried exhibition.
Up to 50 artworks will be selected for display.
25 selected works will be exhibited in the VAM Gallery (Jan 12 – Feb 8, 2026).
Additional selected works will be displayed in the White Studio Gallery (Jan 23 – 25, 2026).
All chosen artworks will be featured in an online exhibition from Jan 12 – 2027 WDYC show
All participating artists are eligible for awards:
- 🏆 First Prize: $600
- 🥈 Second Prize: $400
- 🥉 Third Prize: $300
- ⭐ 2 Honourable Mentions: $50 each
- 🗳️ People’s Choice Award: VAM Merch & Membership
Entry fee: $35 +HST
VAM Member Discount: $25+HST
Deadline: November 30th