MAG is delighted to have Michael Harrington as our guest speaker for our first Conversations of 2026. For over 40 years he has been a leader in the fields of treatment, preservation and presentation of cultural and heritage collections in Canada. During his career, he...
Join us for the MAG Art & Fine Arts Christmas Show! Saturday & Sunday Nov. 22-23, 2025 10am-4pm Community Centre 106 Read St. Merrickville, ON As the holidays approach, Merrickville starts to sparkle with festive spirit. Our heritage streets come alive with...
The Merrickville Arts Guild (MAG) is delighted to partner with the Merrickville Organization for Culture & the Arts (MOCA) to host a special edition of Conversations on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the Merrickville Legion, 2nd Floor. We have several accomplished...
We are delighted to have Andrew Rastapkevicius speak at the upcoming MAG Conversations on Understanding Wine Through the Lens of Art. Join us in the “Club Room” on the main floor of the Merrickville Legion on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The talk starts at 7:30...
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 is pleased to be part of the popular 5th Merrickville Festival of the Arts which will take place on July 26 – 27 2025, from 10am – 5pm at the beautiful Blockhouse Park on the banks of the Rideau River adjacent to the historic Rideau Canal locks. This...
New exhibit at the Iron Forge! MAG member Julie Mercier has a new solo show on display at Iron Forge Merrickville. This captivating collection features expressive animal portraits, whimsical bugs, bold warrior women, and vibrant florals—each piece celebrating the...
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...
We are delighted to have MAG writer Brian Busby speak at the upcoming MAG Conversations on “A Journey Through CanLit and the Writing Life”. Brian is an accomplished editor and writer of 20 books to date. He currently serves as series editor for Ricochet Books and...
New exhibit at the Iron Forge! Celebrate the vibrant beauty of Spring with Mary Loos’ upcoming exhibition of floral paintings at Iron Forge Restaurant in Merrickville. Throughout May and June 2025, immerse yourself in her uplifting and original flower artworks that...
Calling All Volunteers! The Merrickville Arts Guild (MAG) is looking for enthusiastic volunteers—members, art lovers, and community supporters—to help us roll out our brochure distribution plan in early to mid May. These brochures are key to promoting MAG artists,...
THE GREAT Merrickville GARAGE SALE – Clear Out & Support Creativity! The Merrickville Arts Guild (MAG) is diving into the fun at the crazy & popular Annual Merrickville Garage Sale on Saturday, May 3, 2025 — and we need your treasures! Got stuff you’re...
SOLD OUT! Ukrainian Easter Egg Workshop with MAG Artist Irene Chahley! Join us for a unique hands-on experience learning the art of Pysanky — traditional Ukrainian Easter egg decorating! Friday, April 11 OR Saturday, April 12, 2025 12:30 – 3:30 PM Holy Trinity...
This presentation tells the story about Merrickville resident Ed Chandler and his wife’s trip down the Broken Skull and South Nahanni River this past July. The story begins as their plane disappears over the mountains. Suddenly silent, the group is on their own with...
Celebrate the talent of MAG artist Carol Kelly at her first solo art show! Join us at the Iron Forge Restaurant in Merrickville to experience 22 stunning pieces of her work. The exhibition kicks off on February 26, with the Vernissage, and will run until the end of...
Derrick Hewitt, a proud Mi’kmaq from Newfoundland, is a master drum maker and skilled artisan, creating everything from traditional drums to moccasins, mitts, medicine bags, and dreamcatchers. His work honours the heritage he hopes to pass down to future...
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...
MAG member Kenna McCall of TerrAdore is offering a Viking Knit bracelet workshop on November 14, 2024 from 11am to 3pm at the Pews in Merrickville. Cost is $125 and includes all supplies and tools. To register, contact Kenna at...
We are delighted to have MAG artist Johanna Kuyvenhoven present on The Art of Storytelling on November 14th. Johanna is a founding member of Storytellers of Canada and the Ottawa storytellers and is enjoying being back in the thick of stories again. She’s recently...
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...
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...
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...
Dear MAG members and Friends Unfortunately, we have taken the difficult decision to postpone the Emerging Artists’ fund raising event scheduled for this Saturday, August 17th at the Merrickville Legion. We very much appreciated the generosity of art contributed...
MAG is pleased to be part of the 4th Merrickville Festival of the Arts which will take place on July 27-28, 2024, from 11am to 6pm at the beautiful Blockhouse Park on the banks of the Rideau River adjacent to the historic Rideau Canal locks. This is a collaborative...
