The City of Mississauga's Public Art Program is working with AVA Animation and Visual Arts Inc. (AVA) to transform the façade of Hazel McCallion Central Library into a giant canvas for large-scale 3D projection mapping as part of Mississauga’s Celebration Square winter programming.
We are seeking emerging artists to participate in a series of paid workshops that will culminate in the creation of an animated projection art series to be showcased as part of the 2025 Winter Magic programming at Celebration Square.
Up to seven artists will be selected to participate and will receive $1,500 + HST to participate in the workshops and work on their final design, which will be projected on the side of the Hazel McCallion Central Library at Celebration Square.
Please ensure you have read all components of the Submission Guidelines prior to applying.
Click here to download the Submission Guidelines.
About the Project
Through a series of four paid workshops between August and October 2025, participants will:
- Gain skills in projection mapping processes, programs and best practices
- Expand their portfolio, exploring projection mapping as a new medium and creative resource
- Build connections and expand their network with other artists and curators
- Learn from AVA about their experience in content creation for projection mapping
As a final submission, artists will deliver a short 1-2 minute movie or five still image files using their preferred technique from works created during the workshops. The artwork will be projected onto the outside of the Hazel McCallion Central Library as part of Celebration Square’s Winter Magic 2025 programming and will showcased at the annual Light Up the Square event on November 29, 2025, with a possibility of extending into further weekends throughout December 2025.
Participating artists must be available to attend all four workshops to participate in the project.
Eligibility
This is a public competition open to individual emerging* artists, over the age of 18, residing in Ontario. Students, including art, design, illustration and animation students are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to artists that have a connection to the area, including a connection to the land, and/or a current or former Mississauga resident.
*The City defines an emerging artist as an artist in the early stage of their professional career who may have specialized training (not necessarily gained in an academic institution) and has created a modest independent body of work that may include professional exhibitions, commissions, presentations and/or installations.
Submission Information
Up to seven artists will be selected to participate in the mentorship project from this call for expressions of interest.
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artists that utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in their practice are permitted to apply to this opportunity and to use AI in the creation of the commissioned artwork, provided they adhere to an artist-first approach*. Artists are required to disclose AI usage and have the option to provide a brief description of how their AI usage aligns with the City’s artist-first approach. Disclosure may be shared with art selection jury members, but personal information is kept confidential.
* An artist-first approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) means disclosure and identification of AI technologies used and the protection of other artist’s moral rights and artistic integrity (i.e. technologies used do not utilize creative work without the consent of its original creators or subjects). Artists should approach these technologies in the spirit of accessibility, consent, innovation, creative and critical thinking.
Incomplete submissions or submissions received after the deadline will not be juried.
Artist(s) retain copyright over their submissions. However, submissions may be used by the City of Mississauga in meetings with project team members and City staff.
Accessibility: The City will provide accommodations, including reading or writing support, throughout the selection process to applicants with disabilities and/or English as a second language. Please notify Philippa French, Public Art Curator at 905-615-3200 ext. 4675 or public.art@mississauga.ca of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
Technical Assistance: If you experience any technical challenges or need assistance using the application software, please reach out to public.art@mississauga.ca. If you have feedback on this application process and platform, we invite you to complete a quick and anonymous survey here.
Questions
For more information, please email public.art@mississauga.ca or refer to mississauga.ca/publicart.
Winter Magic 2025 - Projection Mapping Mentorship
The City of Mississauga's Public Art Program is working with AVA Animation and Visual Arts Inc. (AVA) to transform the façade of Hazel McCallion Central Library into a giant canvas for large-scale 3D projection mapping as part of Mississauga’s Celebration Square winter programming.
We are seeking emerging artists to participate in a series of paid workshops that will culminate in the creation of an animated projection art series to be showcased as part of the 2025 Winter Magic programming at Celebration Square.
Up to seven artists will be selected to participate and will receive $1,500 + HST to participate in the workshops and work on their final design, which will be projected on the side of the Hazel McCallion Central Library at Celebration Square.
Please ensure you have read all components of the Submission Guidelines prior to applying.
Click here to download the Submission Guidelines.
About the Project
Through a series of four paid workshops between August and October 2025, participants will:
- Gain skills in projection mapping processes, programs and best practices
- Expand their portfolio, exploring projection mapping as a new medium and creative resource
- Build connections and expand their network with other artists and curators
- Learn from AVA about their experience in content creation for projection mapping
As a final submission, artists will deliver a short 1-2 minute movie or five still image files using their preferred technique from works created during the workshops. The artwork will be projected onto the outside of the Hazel McCallion Central Library as part of Celebration Square’s Winter Magic 2025 programming and will showcased at the annual Light Up the Square event on November 29, 2025, with a possibility of extending into further weekends throughout December 2025.
Participating artists must be available to attend all four workshops to participate in the project.
Eligibility
This is a public competition open to individual emerging* artists, over the age of 18, residing in Ontario. Students, including art, design, illustration and animation students are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to artists that have a connection to the area, including a connection to the land, and/or a current or former Mississauga resident.
*The City defines an emerging artist as an artist in the early stage of their professional career who may have specialized training (not necessarily gained in an academic institution) and has created a modest independent body of work that may include professional exhibitions, commissions, presentations and/or installations.
Submission Information
Up to seven artists will be selected to participate in the mentorship project from this call for expressions of interest.
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artists that utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in their practice are permitted to apply to this opportunity and to use AI in the creation of the commissioned artwork, provided they adhere to an artist-first approach*. Artists are required to disclose AI usage and have the option to provide a brief description of how their AI usage aligns with the City’s artist-first approach. Disclosure may be shared with art selection jury members, but personal information is kept confidential.
* An artist-first approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) means disclosure and identification of AI technologies used and the protection of other artist’s moral rights and artistic integrity (i.e. technologies used do not utilize creative work without the consent of its original creators or subjects). Artists should approach these technologies in the spirit of accessibility, consent, innovation, creative and critical thinking.
Incomplete submissions or submissions received after the deadline will not be juried.
Artist(s) retain copyright over their submissions. However, submissions may be used by the City of Mississauga in meetings with project team members and City staff.
Accessibility: The City will provide accommodations, including reading or writing support, throughout the selection process to applicants with disabilities and/or English as a second language. Please notify Philippa French, Public Art Curator at 905-615-3200 ext. 4675 or public.art@mississauga.ca of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
Technical Assistance: If you experience any technical challenges or need assistance using the application software, please reach out to public.art@mississauga.ca. If you have feedback on this application process and platform, we invite you to complete a quick and anonymous survey here.
Questions
For more information, please email public.art@mississauga.ca or refer to mississauga.ca/publicart.