Concours de peinture en direct et collecte de fonds « VAM Noir »

Visual Arts Mississauga (VAM) invites bold, fast, and fearless artists to take part in VAM Noir, a live two‑hour painting competition and fundraiser on October 30, 2026 (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM) in the Blue/Green Studio at 4170 Riverwood Park Lane, Mississauga. Up to 22 artists will be selected on a first‑come, first‑served basis; each must submit one image of an original artwork created in under three hours as a portfolio piece. Participants receive 30 themed prompts to choose from, studio space, and the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work during the weekend of October 31‑November 1. Prizes include $200 cash or a one‑week hallway exhibition (2027) for the first place, $100 cash for second, $75 cash for third, and a $55 VAM gift card for the People’s Choice. A $35 application fee (CAD, taxes not included) is required. Artists must be 18 years or older as of 12/31/2026; the call is open to all disciplines and experience levels. Unsold artworks must be collected by the artist after the event. The competition supports VAM’s senior programs, with all proceeds directed to online senior art activities.

Live painting competition, studio space, 30 themed prompts, cash prizes, exhibition opportunity, audience exposure, sales commission structure.

Artists must be 18+ years old as of 12/31/2026; open to all disciplines and experience levels.