Welcome
We bring quality arts in all its form to the community
Current and recent events
Art is Magic Art Show ~ November 9-10, 2024
Art is Magic: An Enchanting Art Show! ✨ Join us for Art is Magic, a captivating art show featuring over 20 talented artists from the Merrickville Arts Guild! Discover a diverse array of stunning artwork and immerse yourself in creativity at the Merrickville...
2024 Studio Tour ~ October 5-6
The Merrickville Arts Guild would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee ( Iroquois), Oneida and Haudenosaunee (St Lawrence Iroquois) peoples who have lived on and cared for this land since time...
MAG Conversations: The Democratization of Canadian Art ~ September 12, 2024
When the topic of Canadian art is discussed, generations of Canadians refer to Tom Thompson and the Group of Seven. Their art has given us all an appreciation of the Canadian landscape and a sense of Canadian identity. The publishing company Sampson Matthews...
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
