Welcome
We bring quality arts in all its form to the community
Current and recent events
Procreate Workshop ~ November 30, 2024
MAG member Maureen McAuliff Art Gallery and Studio is offering it's first digital art workshop hosted by Heather Zak-Malcolm. At the end of the workshop, you will have enough basic knowledge to begin using Procreate to make incredible digital art. It promises to be...
Watercolour Workshop ~ November 19 and 26, 2024
MAG member August Wormitt of August Aquarelle is offering a watercolour workshop in November at the Boathouse Café in Kemptville. For details, see the event post at https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../luminous-watercolour-strong...
Bracelet Workshop ~ November 16, 2024
MAG member Kenna McCall of TerrAdore is offering a Viking Knit bracelet workshop on November 16, 2024 from 11am to 3pm at the Pews in Merrickville. Cost is $125 and includes all supplies and tools. To register, contact Kenna at terradorejewelry@gmail.com
Members and membership
We think our artists are pretty awesome
Yup, we’re pretty proud of our guild members. And we think you’ll agree. Their talents showcase a variety of disciplines. From painters to photographers, sculptors to jewellery makers, woodturners to potters, and more! There is art here that is sure to catch your eye.
MAG booklet
The MAG booklet, published annually, showcases all of our active artists. Each listing features an example of their work, a brief artist’s statement and contact information. There’s also a map to show the locations of those studios that are open to the public.
Become a member today
Do you want to be part of growing the arts in our community? MAG membership is open to everyone who loves the arts. You don’t have to be working in the arts, you just have to want to get involved.
Did you know?
We assist emerging artists
MAG initiated an Emerging Artist Program to assist local youth in the realization of their future art projects. Local youth between the ages of 14-18 are invited to apply for the grant.
We created a film camera lending library
The MAG Photographic Collective created a 35mm Film Camera Lending Library for Merrickville-Wolford photographers to experience film photography without having to purchase any camera equipment. All you need to access this resource is a Merrickville Public Library card.
Want to donate equipment or find out more?
Visit us virtually
What started it all: studio tours!
Although our guild is morphing into something bigger and better, for over 30 years the Merrickville Arts Guild hosted an autumn Studio Tour. In 2019, the pandemic threw us a curveball. President Nick Previsich discusses the 2020 virtual Studio Tour.
MAG reimagined
COVID forced us to reimagine how we would bring the arts to the community. And we did not disappoint. Our first Festival of the Arts in 2021 was an amazing success. And so was the 2022 festival! Be sure to join us in 2023!
About MAG Governance
Our mission
MAG’s primary purpose is to promote the appreciation of the Arts and to present a broad selection of the finest art and craft in the area.
Meet the MAG Executive team
To be announced
President
Larry Thompson
Vice-President
Laura Kingsbury
Treasurer
Irene Chahley
Secretary
Creativity is contagious. Pass it on!
– Albert Einstein
