Support the Arts in Mississauga
Support the sparking of someone’s creativity today. Not only are you supporting the Arts, you can enjoy some great perks as well!
VAM Membership Benefits
BE APPRECIATED
At least five times per year, members enjoy exclusive events and demos both at VAM and in the community.
SAVE MONEY
Receive a discount on courses plus 10% off on select art supply stores* and supplies/merch at the VAM office.
EXHIBIT YOUR WORK
Enter your art works in our Member Shows, and get discounts on entry fees for VAM juried shows.
OPEN STUDIO
Come and work on your own projects in one of VAM’s studios. Open Studio times are available for $5+HST
SHARE YOUR VOICE
There are lots of opportunities to join our vibrant community. Attend our Annual General Meeting and vote!
BE PART OF A GROUP
Find your place in the art community by joining our member’s group!
Artist Open Studio:
Free for Members
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursdays | july - august 2026
THIS SUMMER ONLY!
Join us for weekly drop-in sessions at our open studio. Work on your personal art projects in one of VAM’s professional art studio. Please bring your own materials. No materials & instructions will be provided.
VAM Membership Benefits
Individual Membership
Includes All Membership Benefits for 1 Adult, 18+
$15 off adult courses 8 – 12 weeks in length
$8 off adult courses 5 – 7 weeks in length
Early Access to Session Registration
Family Membership
Includes Individual Membership Perks and Benefits for 2 adults, 18+
Includes up to 3 Children, course discount applies to kids courses
Enjoy 15% off 1 artsy party booking
Voting rights (2 maximum) are reserved for Adults 18+
* Art Supply Store Discount Conditions
10% off every regularly priced purchase. Valid VAM membership card must be shown at time of purchase. Discounts cannot be combined with any other sale/offer, custom orders, discontinued items and select specialty items. Discounts will not be applied on transactions where the ID card is not present. Discounts are non-transferrable, and only valid for member named on card. Misuse of discount may result in revoking of discount privileges. Discount is valid IN-STORE only, not valid for on-line shopping or applicable retroactively to previous purchases.
**VAM Member Discount Conditions
Does not apply to memberships , workshops, Kid or Teen Camps.
***VAM Members’ Show Free Submission
Spring and Fall Members show limited to 40 pieces of work or until capacity. Members must submit using the appropriate forms within the deadline provided.
****Open Studio Access
Open Studio will be located in one of the studios in VAM’s building or MacEwan Cottage, subject to availability and safety requirements at VAM’s discretion. Minimum two artists are required to access MacEwan studio. – Excludes Summer 2026 Open Studio
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