About us
Founded in 2011, Arts on the Credit is a vibrant nonprofit arts organization dedicated to showcasing, supporting, and mentoring talented local artists from across Southern Ontario.
Through our annual high-end juried shows, we bring together exceptional creators and art lovers in a shared celebration of creativity and craftsmanship.
We offer a curated experience where art and community meet. Visitors can explore an exciting range of fine works, including ceramics, glass, wood, jewellery, textiles, photography, and paintings in oils, acrylics, and mixed media—each piece thoughtfully made and deeply rooted in the artist’s vision.
We’re more than just a show. We're a platform for connection, a champion for local artists, and a community where creativity thrives.
Come discover the art. Meet the makers. Be inspired.
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Connecting artists with opportunities for promotion and growth
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Nurturing a vibrant artist community
Meet the board of directors
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Elysia Prokopetz has established herself locally as a professional glass fusion artist – “Glass Art by Elysia”. This also led to the opportunity in 2014 to collaborate with Marie Payne, not only to grow as an artist, but to leverage her previous corporate experience to help promote and grow Arts on the Credits as an organization. Elysia has her MBA with extensive experience on multimillion ERP implementations in the capacity of both Change Management and Project Management & Integration working in cross-market, multi-culture environments.
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Lynne Tiernay is a CPA, CA that with 20 years in finance and accounting roles. She is currently the VP, Accounting and Sustainability at Mattamy Asset Management. Lynne’s experience supports our financial processes including reporting, forecasting and internal controls as well as providing management insight. Lynne can also be found working on her glass blowing and sculpture skills at Mississauga’s Living Arts Centre.
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Melinda Gibson brings extensive experience in both governance and communications to the board. Professionally, Melinda is the current vice president responsible for governance & physician leader engagement at the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) and formerly led the strategic communications team responsible for some of the province’s biggest brands (ServiceOntario and Consumer Protection Ontario). She has a track record leading complex change initiatives across a broad array of topics from immigration to vital statistics to consumer protection to economic development to innovation and everything in between. Melinda also serves on the National board of directors for Girl Guides of Canada – Guides du Canada as their governance director.
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Jane Peryer is an acrylic artist, and potter. Her work background is in production planning in the clothing industry and more recently teaching and working in theatre wardrobe. These careers have given Jane the organizational skills and a practical approach, that make Jane a key contributor to the Arts on the Credit board.
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Jay Kana owns Modern Mississauga Media, the city's premier media outlet, along with Modern Traveller and Modern Motoring. A long-time supporter of the arts in Mississauga, he's proud to be a board member for Arts on the Credit. He's also a Co-Chair for the Travel Media Association of Canada, Chair of the Canadian Chapter of the Society of American Travel Writers, a member of the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada and has been a professional new car reviewer for over a decade.
Jay loves his cats, kayak, chocolate milk and is proud to call Mississauga home.
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Marie Payne has been involved in the art field for more than 40 years. Initially as a weaver participating in shows to sell her own hand-wovens, but eventually as an organizer of arts events. Marie brings the organizational skills developed over 35 years of teaching primary school and the experience of participating in art shows for more than 30 years to Arts on the Credit. Sitting on the board of another annual art show, The Wearable Art Show, for several years also provided invaluable experience dealing with a nonprofit organization.
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David Sudeyko brings over 20 years of senior experience in the Ontario Public Service, leading work in policy development, strategic financial planning, operations, and executive support, with an undergrad in Urban and Regional Planning and Masters in Local Economic Development. Passionate about the role of non-profit organizations in community life, he is particularly interested in supporting this organization through strategic planning, financial stewardship, and strong governance practices that enhance long-term sustainability and impact.
Media, News & Information
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Media Release
In the news
Unveiling the Magic of Arts on the Credit
Personal insights into the transformative power of Arts on the Credit, where creativity meets community! Capturing heartfelt reflections on how the fine art show uplifts local artists and inspires audience connection.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING REPORTS
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We’d love to hear from you.
Whether you’re curious about our art shows, want to get involved, or have questions about membership, we look forward to feeling from you.