Mika Haykowsky (My•Ka Hi•ko•ski) is a multidisciplinary artist, graphic designer, and arts facilitator based in Edmonton, Alberta. She holds an MFA from the Trondheim Academy of Fine Art and a BFA from the University of Alberta. Her experience includes exhibitions, artist residencies, public art, grant writing success, and community event curation.
Mika is the founder of The Mika Method, a developing platform that supports artists and arts organizations through creative strategy, project development, and design. Her approach is grounded in clarity, authenticity, and purpose, offering artists and cultural workers the tools they need to bring their ideas to life.
As a multimedia artist based in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton, AB) Mika Haykowsky creates playful, multidisciplinary projects involving community engagement, intuitive sculpture, and textures of the body mediate through screens. She has exhibited solo and collaboratively at Latitude 53, Gallery 505 Calgary, Kaleido Festival, Found Festival, Lowlands Gallery, Alberta Society of Artists, and the Art Gallery of Alberta, among others. In 2021 she was
interviewed on CKUA radio.
To view her full artist CV, click here.
Reviews
Chalk artist
“It was such a wonderful experience working with Mika on the Take Back The Streets mural project at MacEwan University. I would 100% be part of more projects they organize in the future, I felt like my ideas were listened to and they were available for support / guidance on site and through email if needed.” September 9, 2024.
Chalk artist
@janxpencil
“Thank you Mika for all your work!! It was a great experience and an opportunity to grow as an artist.” September, 9, 2024.
Musician
Amir K.
“If you need someone to write your grant Mika is one of the best. She will make the process clear and stress free so you can focus on your art form instead of the paperwork. With back to back grants under her belt, it doesn’t get much better than this. Thanks Mika!” September 10, 2024.
Chalk Artist
AL
“I am an artist who participated in the chalk mural project. I thought the event itself was thoughtful and innovative and that as artists we were managed well. Was a pleasure to work with and had a pleasant experience.” November 2024.
Chalk Artist
Christina Hamer
“Mika is a wonderful artist to work with! They are kind, supportive, organized and well versed in traversing the art world. It was a pleasure to work with Mika. I can’t wait until the next time!” Christina Hamer Sept 4, 2024
Math Tutor
Nathan Binnema
“With five short takes, Mika created a professional 90s promotional video for my math tutoring business. Her camera work was excellent and her gentle presence and coaching helped me bring my best self to the filming.” Nathan Binnema, math tutor. February 2025.
Chalk Artist
Autumn McLeod-Whitstone
“Take Back The Streets’ was such an amazing experience! This was my first time being in an event as an artist. Mika is fantastic and I am happy I was able to be apart of this! I would gladly want to be apart of any other future opportunities with Mika! :]” – Autumn McLeod-Whitstone, Sep. 14th
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