Mission Arts Centre & home of the Mission Arts Council

06/25/2026

We have been made aware of emails circulating that are falsely claiming to be from the Mission Arts Council (MAC), including messages regarding our markets and events such as the Christmas Craft Market. (The current email they are sending under is “missionartscenterhome” at gmail dot com)

Please be cautious with any unexpected emails claiming to be from MAC. If you receive a suspicious message, please do not click any links, open attachments, or provide personal information. We encourage you to report the email as spam/phishing.

Please also watch out for comments under any event posts saying to message them about available spots. These are also phishing. Unfortunately they are targeting events & markets with these comments and emails.

If you have any questions or concerns about an email you have received, please contact us directly:
📞 604-826-0029
📧 Official MAC contact emails can be found through our website, and on our official application forms available online,on our website.

Thank you for helping us keep our community safe!

06/24/2026

⚠️ Important Notice: Please be Aware of Scam Emails

We have been made aware of emails circulating that are falsely claiming to be from the Mission Arts Council (MAC), including messages regarding our markets and events such as the Christmas Craft Market. (The current email they are sending under is "missionartscenterhome" at gmail dot com)

Please be cautious with any unexpected emails claiming to be from MAC. If you receive a suspicious message, please do not click any links, open attachments, or provide personal information. We encourage you to report the email as spam/phishing.

Please also watch out for comments under any event posts saying to message them about available spots. These are also phishing. Unfortunately they are targeting events & markets with these comments and emails.

If you have any questions or concerns about an email you have received, please contact us directly:
📞 604-826-0029
📧 Official MAC contact emails can be found through our website, and on our official application forms available online.

Thank you for helping us keep our community safe!

06/17/2026

Call for Vendors

The market place at the Mission Logger Sports Competition is looking for vendors!
Event: August 22 at Fraser River Heritage Park.

Twilight Treasures Artisan Market about this event: "We’re especially interested in woodworkers, forestry-themed artisans, stewards of the land, farmers, outdoor-focused businesses, Indigenous creators, and community groups that help tell the story of our region with their hands and voices. Of course we will mix some fun treats around too!

If your products, organization, or mission connect people to the land and local heritage, we’d love to have you join us. We would love for this to be a fun interactive event!"

Vendor form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOF42E0Xtj1BGAPMQGOREsabHaAciKS-aGI8kvS3fC3zldwg/viewform

For full event information: https://www.mission.ca/community-environment/community-events/mission-logger-sports-competition

Saturday, August 22, 2026 Welcome to Mission's first Logger Sports Competition in over 40 years! Reviving this exciting sport in Mission brings together local families, forestry enthusiasts, athletes, and visitors to celebrate the rich forestry heritage that helped shape our community. Join us for a...

06/16/2026

Camp MAC Registrations are now OPEN!

Camp MAC is the Mission Arts Council’s summer art program designed for children ages 5 to 9. Held under the Big White Tent at the Mission Arts Centre, Camp MAC offers fun, hands-on creative sessions Tuesday through Friday from July 2 to August 21. Each week features a new theme with unique daily crafts to spark imagination and artistic expression.

Sessions are 90 minutes long and available in two time slots: 10:00–11:30 AM or 12:30–2:00 PM.
Cost is $15 + PST per session.
Pre-registration is required at least 48 hours in advance. No drop-ins.

Join as many sessions as you’d like and let your child explore, create, and make new friends all summer long!

Call or visit us during office hours(8:30-4, Tuesday-Friday) to register: 604-826-0029, Mission Arts Centre 33529 1st Ave.
More information: https://missionartscouncil.ca/classes/camp-mac/

06/11/2026

Submission Deadline Extended! 🎨
Expressions of Pride art Exhibition

We love everything we've received already, and would love to give you one last chance to get your art in for this exhibition! If you have any 2D & 3D art that you have created in the past 5 years that fits the theme, please submit your artwork.

Submission drop-off extension: Thursday-Saturday (June 11 - 13) from 12-4pm at the Mission Arts Centre.

06/10/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the 30th Anniversary of the Fraser Valley Childerns Festival on Sunday, June 7 such a wonderful success!

To our amazing sponsors—your generous support made it possible for us to create a day filled with creativity, laughter, and hands-on fun for families in our community. We are truly grateful for your commitment to supporting arts, culture, and community programming. 💛

And to everyone who came out to join us—thank you! It was incredible to see so many families enjoying the activities, entertainment, and community spirit throughout the day. Your energy and participation are what bring events like this to life.

We couldn’t do it without you. We are so grateful for this community and look forward to seeing you at our next event!
(Photo credits: Maurice Motut)

06/06/2026

Early morning preparations for the 30th anniversary of the Fraser Valley children’s festival June 7 at Fraser River Heritage Park from 10 AM to 4 PM

The stage is moved thanks to reliable towing and Mission Parks and Recreation, so we are ready for music, laughter, and fun

Join us tomorrow rain or shine and celebrate 30 years of the children’s festival

06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month! This June, we're proud to present "Expressions of Pride," an open-call art exhibition created to celebrate identity, community, self-expression, and the many ways pride can be shared through art.

Submission drop offs begin today, June 2, and the deadline for drop offs is June 10.
Exhibitions dates: June 16 - July 4, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 20, 2-4pm

Entry Details:
-$15 entry fee per artwork (children and youth exempt from fee)
- Limit 2 entries per artist

Submission forms can be found on our website under Artist Calls, or in person at the Mission Arts Centre. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

🌈🎨 CALL FOR ARTISTS: Expressions of Pride

Time to start creating 💛

Submissions open soon, and we're inviting artists of all ages and experience levels to be part of this vibrant, community celebration of Pride.

Exhibition: June 16 – July 4
Opening Reception: June 20 | 1–4pm
Artwork Drop-Off: June 2–10

$15 per piece (youth free!) | Max 2 artworks - All 2D & 3D visual art mediums accepted
More details & submission forms: https://missionartscouncil.ca/25190/call-for-artists-expressions-of-pride/
Submission forms also available at the Mission Arts Centre

We're ready to celebrate identity, creativity, and all the ways Pride can be expressed. You still have some time, so start dreaming, start making, and get ready to share your artwork!

05/29/2026

Fraser Valley Children’s Festival Duck Adventure Quest – A Free Self-Guided Kids Activity!

Get ready for a quacking good time at the Fraser Valley Children’s Festival!

Join our Duck Adventure Quest, a free, self-guided activity designed for young explorers and their families. Throughout the Fraser Valley Children’s Festival, a flock of cheeky little ducks has hidden themselves at activity stations, attractions, vendor booths, and other fun locations. Follow the clues, explore the festival, and see if you can find them all!

Each duck is waiting at a special stop with a clue to help guide you on your adventure. Complete the quest and discover all the exciting experiences the Fraser Valley Children’s Festival has to offer.

No registration required — just pick up your quest sheet and start exploring
June 7th
10-4 pm
Fraser River Heritage Park