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Event News
MAG Conversations: Science Meets Art for the Environment: Jan 10
Join us as we voyage into the world of science, photography, and storytelling with Dr. Shelley Ball, renowned biologist and environmentalist (www.biosphere-ed.org). Shelley will talk with Mike Venables about how she blends science and art to educate and raise...
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Square Foot Show & Sale: Fiona McIntyre Design: Nov 10-Dec 22
MAG Artist Fiona McIntyre is hosting a unique show and sale at her Merrickville studio. All artworks are created in 12"x12" format and priced at $80. The show features 51 pieces in a variety of media by 23 MAG Artists. Opening reception: Nov 10, 12-5 Show continues:...
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MAG Conversations: Nude or Naked: Nov 8
Last MAG Conversations for 2018. Thursday, November 8 at the Sidecar Café, beginning at 7:30. The topic is: “Nude or Naked? Figure representation through the ages” Martin Green will be in conversation with Joyce Morris of the Go Figure Life Drawing group. The...
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Photography Collective Presents: Paul Matte: Nov 7
The MAG Photography Collective (MCP) is pleased to announce that Paul Matte will be giving a presentation based on his book Open Aperture: The Evolution of Photography in an Abstract World. Paul is an award-winning photographer with over thirty-one years of teaching...
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MAG Artists in the Community
MAG Artists is partnering with Gloria Stowell as part of the Brenda Carter Memorial Art Workshops for children 8 to 14. Mary Loos (painter) assisted with Superhero Spatter Silhouettes, the first of four Heroes Art Workshops 2018/2019 being held in the Merrickville...
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Photography Collective Presents: Travel Photography with Bruce Kemp: Oct 3, 7pm
The MAG Photography Collective is pleased to announce that Bruce Kemp will be presenting on travel photography at our monthly meeting of the MAG Photography Collective. Bruce is an internationally known, award-winning writer and photographer. He has covered everything...
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Studio Tour Brochures & Maps
Brochures for the 2018 MAG Studio Tour – containing tour maps, product previews and MAG's all new prize draw passport – are now available. Visit MAG sponsors or MAG Artist studios to get your copy...
read moreVernissage Triumph
Note from MAG president, Larry Thompson, in follow-up to this tremendous event, held September 14 at the MUAC (Merrickville United Arts Centre). Thank you to all the artists who participated in the very successful MAG Vernissage on Friday night. The exhibition was...
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2018 Studio Tour Vernisage
The general public is cordially invited to the Merrickville Artists’ Guild Annual Studio Tour Vernissage, featuring the work of this year’s participating tour artists. Friday, September, 14 7:30 - 10 pm Cash bar and light refreshments No charge for...
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MAG Conversations: Book Making: Sep 13
We’re excited to share our upcoming MAG Conversation topic: "Of Making Many Books There is No End" A discussion between book artists Larry Thompson and Paul Champion Demers on the strange and not-so-gentle madness of creating beautiful hand-crafted books. They’ll...
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