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 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...
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...
The Merrickville Arts Guild (MAG) is pleased to present “The Art of the Long Distance Walk”. Greg Loos and John Mundy describe their amazing walks along the different centuries‘ old pilgrimage routes known as the Camino. Some say the experience is...
The Merrickville Arts Guild (MAG) is pleased to present “The Business of Art” with Bob Shackles. Several MAG artists over the past couple of years have asked the Guild to provide information on how to better improve their business approach to the promotion...
Join MAG for the Annual Merrickville Garage Sale and buy pre-loved items and supplies from us to support MAG sponsored community programs. Check the MAG Facebook page for updates and...
The Merrickville Arts Guild (MAG) is delighted to present an illuminating conversation on ‘The Art of Urban Sketching’ with August, Irene, and Peggy. Urban sketching isn’t about city chaos; it’s about relatable daily experiences. Rediscover our...
A new MAG exhibition will be presented at the Iron Forge, from March to June 2024, by three local MAG artists: Viviane Trubey, Rachel Houlton and Janet Szulga. A drop-in, opening celebration is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, March 5 at the Forge from 6:30 to...
The Merrickville Arts Guild (MAG) is pleased to be holding an exhibition and sale of the work of 25+ MAG artists. WHEN: December 9th & 10th from 10:00am to 5:00pm WHERE: The Merrickville Community Centre on 106 Read Street Please do drop by — a perfect opportunity...
As part of our MAG Conversations’ series, the Merrickville Arts Guild (MAG) is pleased to present what will be a fascinating conversation on ‘The Art of Fine Art Conservation’ with Anne Ruggles. Anne was a Conservator of Paintings at the National...
MAG Artists’ Studio Tour…. We’re Back! 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...
Have you ever been fascinated by all of the building possibilities that begin with a simple piece of wood? There are so many ranging from intricate carvings to boat building. Working with wood can be both challenging and rewarding. The September speaker’s...
MAG is pleased to be part of the 3rd Merrickville Festival of the Arts which will take place on July 29-30, 2023 at the beautiful Blockhouse Park on the banks of the Rideau River adjacent to the historic Rideau Canal locks. This is a collaborative effort involving The...
The Merrickville Festival of the Arts is pleased to announce that the Artfest Kingston is taking place July 1-3 from 10 am to 6 pm in beautiful City Park Kingston. The event includes 150+ artists exhibiting paintings, pottery, woodcraft, glass art, metal arts,...
Standing in an old house and visualizing what it could be and then to set about its transformation is an art! What is its past and what could be its future? How to respect the integrity of the architecture and history and restore the building with the present day in...
