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MAG Art & Fine Arts Christmas Show ~ November 22-23, 2025
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...
MAG Conversations: An Evening With Merrickville Authors: A Panel Discussion ~ November 13 2025
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...
Arts in Ontario
Read a first-of-its-kind, regionally focused economic assessment of Ontario’s arts and culture sector—showcasing substantial job creation, economic output, and the powerful return on public investment through OAC funding. As well, read the Ontario Budget 2025...
MAG Conversations: Understanding Wine Through the Lens of Art ~ September 11 2025
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...
2025 Studio Tour ~ September 27-28
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...
Merrickville Art Walk returns to Main Street on Thursday August 28, 2025
Merrickville Art Walk is a collaborative initiative between the Merrickville Arts Guild (MAG) and the Maureen McAuliff Gallery that brings local artists directly into the heart of the Merrickville business community. Watch live art come to life on local business...
In Memoriam ~ Heather Snow
The Merrickville Arts Guild is deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and fellow artist, Heather. Heather’s incredible talent, creative spirit, and love for making art touched everyone who knew her. Her vibrant energy and generous heart lit up every room, and...
Merrickville Art Walk was featured on CTV news
Maureen McAuliff did an amazing job representing and promoting the Merrickville Art Walk during a feature story on CTV news this morning, Wednesday July 30, 2025. View the clip. Merrickville Art Walk is a collaborative initiative between the Merrickville Arts Guild...
Merrickville Art Walk returns to Main Street on Thursday July 31, 2025
Merrickville Art Walk is a collaborative initiative between the Merrickville Arts Guild (MAG) and the Maureen McAuliff Gallery that brings local artists directly into the heart of the Merrickville business community. Watch live art come to life on local business...
Festival of the Arts 2025 ~ July 26-27
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 amazing...