New Additions to Merrickville Artists’ Guild Installation at the Iron Forge
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 ...
Remembering Jim Weller
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...
Lesley Strutt Poetry Prize and Bench ~ Update
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...
MAG Artists & Creators 2021 Guide
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...
Iron Forge Restaurant Hosts MAG Art Exhibition
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...
Claudia Radmore on Lesley Strutt (March 10, 1953 – February 3, 2021)
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...
MAG Establishes Special Fund to Honour Cherished Member ~ LESLEY STRUTT
Some of you might be aware that our dear friend and MAG artist, Lesley Strutt, has been battling cancer for some time. Sadly, she is now close to the end of her life and our hearts and prayers go out to Chuck and Lesley's family. Lesley is an extraordinary woman, an...
Rideau Bridge to Canada Cheque Presentation
Nick Previsich (President, Merrickville Artists' Guild) and Yves Grandmaitre (President, Merrickville-Wolford & District Chamber of Commerce) presenting a cheque for $3,500 to Audrey Bridge and Graeme Bonham-Carter of Rideau Bridge to Canada for their fundraising...