The Emerging Artists Fund was initiated by the Merrickville Artists' Guild (MAG) Executive members with the goal of recognizing, supporting and encouraging young, emerging artists in the Merrickville-Wolford community. MAG invites local emerging artists between the...

MAG is pleased to feature the new work of two artists exhibiting at the Iron Forge on Main Street in Merrickville. Drop in and see exquisite new jewelry creations by Kenna McCall (www.terradore.com) and Fiona Macintyre (www.fionamacintyre.ca). Kenna McCall  ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of James Weller at the age of 85. Jim was a past President of the Merrickville Artists’ Guild and was instrumental in helping to keep the Guild cohesive and relevant to the community of...

MAG is pleased to provide an update on our efforts to create the Lesley Strutt Poetry Prize. We have raised $9,355 to date and will now transfer these funds to the League of Canadian Poets who were very enthusiastic and supportive of the idea of creating a prize in...

Exciting new guide showcases the work of 31 MAG artists and creators. User-friendly map and index make it easy to zero in on specific listings for details and contact info. Look for the 2021 MAG Artists & Creators guide at businesses throughout Merrickville or...

MAG is pleased to announce that a number of MAG artists are now displaying their art for sale through a generous collaboration with the Iron Forge Restaurant. Currently on display are MAG artists Mary Loos, Jane Jefferys, David Dunn, Graham Thomas, Mary Ross, Pamela...

So what’s all the fuss about Lesley Strutt. A poet has died, not one who had published a hundred books, or even poems, or been awarded any of the great prizes. A poet who does not yet have a trade collection out. We haven’t seen or heard from her much recently. And I...