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
Poetry Lane
Paul Edward Costa and Hiba Abdallah, 2021
Poetry Lane is a temporary art installation created by artist Hiba Abdallah and Mississauga Poet Laureate Paul Edward Costa. Located along 4 km of the Burnhamthorpe Trail between Dixie and Absolute, the artwork consists of 10 aluminum signs, each containing a poem and design that reflects the surrounding environment and community.
Currently on display
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Asli Alin, 2021-2022, digital illustrations on vinyl banners, light pole standards around the City. Photo credit: Tori Lambermont Neighbourhood Portraits -
Soon Cho aka Nina, 2021, vinyl banner on construction hoarding, Hazel McCallion Central Library Growing with my Library -
Vivian Rosas, 2021, hand painted ground mural, Streetsville Village Square. Photo credit: Tori Lambermont Blissful Release -
Paul Edward Costa and Hiba Abdallah, 2021, aluminum signage, Burnhamthorpe multi-use trail. Photo credit: Paige Williams Poetry Lane -
Leeay Aikawa, 2020, vinyl wrap on utility box, Duke of York Blvd All One -
Chantal Rousseau, 2020-2022, 12 digitally printed 32” x 32” two-sided vinyl flags, Erindale Park We Are All Here -
Dan Bergeron, 2019-2022, recycled vinyl and wood, grounds of Living Arts Centre Reborn -
Shannon Linde and Sarah Nasby, 2019, natural, chemical-free and stain-free wood, Jack Darling Memorial Park. Photo credit: Arnold Street Media Solo Park -
Wenting Li, 2018-2022, aluminum hoarding art, Burnhamthorpe Road West. Photo credit: Sharon Mendonca The City Builders -
Dan Bergeron, 2013-2021, premium spray paint, doorway of Sculpture Court Distressed Text Skateboard Trick List
Past artworks
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Pranavi Suthagar, 2020-2021, digital illustration on vinyl, light pole standards in City Centre area MississaugaMade Banners -
Mango Peeler, 2019-2021, multimedia mural with screen print, Sculpture Court, Mississauga Civic Centre. Photo credit: Reg Vertolli, courtesy of Mississauga News Finding Home -
Dan Bergeron, 2013 to 2021, acrylic latex masonry paint and premium spray paint, north wall of Sculpture Court Backside Flip -
Jacqueline Mak, June to November 2019, digital collage on vinyl, dight pole standards in City Centre area Child's Play -
Ed Pien, September 14 to 23, 2018, water pipes, Lakeshore Road West Work of Wind -
Dan Bergeron, 2018, photography on vinyl, light pole standards in City Centre area Portrait of M -
Wali Shah, 2018, vinyl installation, Mississauga Celebration Square and Civic Centre Dear Mississauga -
Polymétis Projects, 2017 to 2018, dyed fabric, Hurontario Street and Burnhamthorpe Road West Sun-SET -
Gary Taxali, 2016 to 2020, vinyl wrap on utility box, Duke of York Boulevard Celebration and Reflection: A Day in the Life -
Amy Mailloux and Tony Di Nardo, 2016 to 2017, plastic fabric, Hurontario St and Burnhamthorpe Rd W, City Centre area Can Colours 150 -
Konstantin Dimopoulos, 2016, paint, living trees, Mississauga Celebration Square. Photo credit: Wil Yeung The Blue Trees -
Michael Simon, Taline Jirian, Marisa Gallemit, 2015 to 2016, military-grade paracord, Hurontario Street and Burnhamthorpe Road West The Lifeline Project -
RAW Design, August to October 2015, reclaimed wood and epoxy, Lakeside Park Art of Sport -
Various artists, July 10 to August 15, 2015, mixed media, 14 locations around the City Share the Love -
Dan Bergeron, June 1 to 7, 2015, coloured vinyl, Bradley Historic House Bradley House Melodrama -
Fugitive Glue, December 2014 to March 2015, coloured fabric and yarn, Hurontario Street and Burnhamthorpe Road West Tree Quilts -
TIMEANDDESIRE, August 2014, road sign blanks and vinyl, Mississauga Celebration Square Dance Freely -
Various artists, September 19 to 30, 2012, mixed media, four parking spaces on Lakeshore Road within Port Credit Park(ing) Day
Contact us
For more information, email public.art@mississauga.ca.