Temporary public art
The City’s temporary public art program supports the creation of art by emerging and established artists. Temporary public art can be a powerful tool to respond to contemporary social issues and reshape how we view our physical and social environments.
Temporary public art often comes in the form of street art, murals, banners, festivals, and installations. These artworks can last anywhere from a few months to 15 years.
Featured artwork
Full Circle
Aimua, steel and repurposed vinyl banners, 2024
Inspired by the graceful acrobatic masquerade dance-theatre of Igbabonelimhin from Edo culture, Nigeria, this piece invites viewers to see themselves reflected in the masquerade’s face. It is more than a mask; it is an invitation to recognize the possibility of transformation in their own lives, just as the artist has transformed these light pole banners. Read more about the artwork.
Currently on display
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Full CircleAimua
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Boundless FlightWandy Cheng -
Fragments of You and MeStudio Wombling -
The City in ColourAlyah Holmes -
Living Root BridgeBau & Cos Studio -
The Trail CommutersBau & Cos Studio -
Flowing TogetherRyan Smeeton -
Scholars Green Park Box WrapsRachel He, Ellie Shim, Paul Phan, Chantal Lieu, Emily Liang, and Jasmine (Ziyuan) Zhang -
A sky for peoples and A space for usKarly Cywink -
ImmersionJustyna Werbel -
The Flame of LifeEmily Kewageshig -
Ebb and FlowRay Vidal -
Proudly TogetherAnya Mielniczek -
Blissful ReleaseVivian Rosas -
Poetry LanePaul Edward Costa and Hiba Abdallah -
All OneLeeay Aikawa
Past artworks
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Moonlight Murals Collective, Interconnection (2022-2024), ground murals on cycling lanes Moonlight Murals Collective, Interconnection (2022-2024), ground murals on cycling lanes -
Pino Cao, 2023 Digital illustration, printed on vinyl banners Various locations city-wide Pino Cao, 2023 Digital illustration, printed on vinyl banners Various locations city-wide -
Soon Cho aka Nina, 2021-2023, Vinyl banner on construction hoarding, Hazel McCallion Central Library Soon Cho aka Nina, 2021-2023, Vinyl banner on construction hoarding, Hazel McCallion Central Library -
Ai, 2022, Digital illustration, printed on vinyl banners, Mississauga’s Downtown Core Ai, 2022, Digital illustration, printed on vinyl banners, Mississauga’s Downtown Core -
Sima Naseem, 2022, Digital illustration, printed on vinyl banners and temporary mural Paramount Fine Foods Centre and Mississauga Celebration Square Sima Naseem, 2022, Digital illustration, printed on vinyl banners and temporary mural Paramount Fine Foods Centre and Mississauga Celebration Square -
SHEEEP, assisted by Jada Wallace and Zaynab Khan, 2022, Malton Greenway and Community Common SHEEEP, assisted by Jada Wallace and Zaynab Khan, 2022, Malton Greenway and Community Common -
Asli Alin, 2021-2022, digital illustrations on vinyl banners, light pole standards around the City. Photo credit: Tori Lambermont Asli Alin, 2021-2022, digital illustrations on vinyl banners, light pole standards around the City. Photo credit: Tori Lambermont -
Chantal Rousseau, 2020-2022, 12 digitally printed 32” x 32” two-sided vinyl flags, Erindale Park Chantal Rousseau, 2020-2022, 12 digitally printed 32” x 32” two-sided vinyl flags, Erindale Park -
Shannon Linde and Sarah Nasby, 2019-2022, natural, chemical-free and stain-free wood, Jack Darling Memorial Park. Photo credit: Arnold Street Media Shannon Linde and Sarah Nasby, 2019-2022, natural, chemical-free and stain-free wood, Jack Darling Memorial Park. Photo credit: Arnold Street Media -
Dan Bergeron, 2019-2022, recycled vinyl and wood, grounds of Living Arts Centre Dan Bergeron, 2019-2022, recycled vinyl and wood, grounds of Living Arts Centre -
Wenting Li, 2018-2022, aluminum hoarding art, Burnhamthorpe Road West. Photo credit: Sharon Mendonca Wenting Li, 2018-2022, aluminum hoarding art, Burnhamthorpe Road West. Photo credit: Sharon Mendonca -
Dan Bergeron, 2013-2021, premium spray paint, doorway of Sculpture Court Dan Bergeron, 2013-2021, premium spray paint, doorway of Sculpture Court -
Pranavi Suthagar, 2020-2021, digital illustration on vinyl, light pole standards in City Centre area Pranavi Suthagar, 2020-2021, digital illustration on vinyl, light pole standards in City Centre area -
Mango Peeler, 2019-2021, multimedia mural with screen print, Sculpture Court, Mississauga Civic Centre. Photo credit: Reg Vertolli, courtesy of Mississauga News Mango Peeler, 2019-2021, multimedia mural with screen print, Sculpture Court, Mississauga Civic Centre. Photo credit: Reg Vertolli, courtesy of Mississauga News -
Dan Bergeron, 2013 to 2021, acrylic latex masonry paint and premium spray paint, north wall of Sculpture Court Dan Bergeron, 2013 to 2021, acrylic latex masonry paint and premium spray paint, north wall of Sculpture Court -
Jacqueline Mak, June to November 2019, digital collage on vinyl, dight pole standards in City Centre area Jacqueline Mak, June to November 2019, digital collage on vinyl, dight pole standards in City Centre area -
Ed Pien, September 14 to 23, 2018, water pipes, Lakeshore Road West Ed Pien, September 14 to 23, 2018, water pipes, Lakeshore Road West -
Dan Bergeron, 2018, photography on vinyl, light pole standards in City Centre area Dan Bergeron, 2018, photography on vinyl, light pole standards in City Centre area -
Wali Shah, 2018, vinyl installation, Mississauga Celebration Square and Civic Centre Wali Shah, 2018, vinyl installation, Mississauga Celebration Square and Civic Centre -
Polymétis Projects, 2017 to 2018, dyed fabric, Hurontario Street and Burnhamthorpe Road West Polymétis Projects, 2017 to 2018, dyed fabric, Hurontario Street and Burnhamthorpe Road West -
Gary Taxali, 2016 to 2020, vinyl wrap on utility box, Duke of York Boulevard Gary Taxali, 2016 to 2020, vinyl wrap on utility box, Duke of York Boulevard -
Amy Mailloux and Tony Di Nardo, 2016 to 2017, plastic fabric, Hurontario St and Burnhamthorpe Rd W, City Centre area Amy Mailloux and Tony Di Nardo, 2016 to 2017, plastic fabric, Hurontario St and Burnhamthorpe Rd W, City Centre area -
Konstantin Dimopoulos, 2016, paint, living trees, Mississauga Celebration Square. Photo credit: Wil Yeung Konstantin Dimopoulos, 2016, paint, living trees, Mississauga Celebration Square. Photo credit: Wil Yeung -
Michael Simon, Taline Jirian, Marisa Gallemit, 2015 to 2016, military-grade paracord, Hurontario Street and Burnhamthorpe Road West Michael Simon, Taline Jirian, Marisa Gallemit, 2015 to 2016, military-grade paracord, Hurontario Street and Burnhamthorpe Road West -
RAW Design, August to October 2015, reclaimed wood and epoxy, Lakeside Park RAW Design, August to October 2015, reclaimed wood and epoxy, Lakeside Park -
Various artists, July 10 to August 15, 2015, mixed media, 14 locations around the City Various artists, July 10 to August 15, 2015, mixed media, 14 locations around the City -
Dan Bergeron, June 1 to 7, 2015, coloured vinyl, Bradley Historic House Dan Bergeron, June 1 to 7, 2015, coloured vinyl, Bradley Historic House -
Fugitive Glue, December 2014 to March 2015, coloured fabric and yarn, Hurontario Street and Burnhamthorpe Road West Fugitive Glue, December 2014 to March 2015, coloured fabric and yarn, Hurontario Street and Burnhamthorpe Road West -
TIMEANDDESIRE, August 2014, road sign blanks and vinyl, Mississauga Celebration Square TIMEANDDESIRE, August 2014, road sign blanks and vinyl, Mississauga Celebration Square -
Various artists, September 19 to 30, 2012, mixed media, four parking spaces on Lakeshore Road within Port Credit Various artists, September 19 to 30, 2012, mixed media, four parking spaces on Lakeshore Road within Port Credit
Contact us
For more information, email public.art@mississauga.ca.