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Become a member
Merrickville Arts Guild (MAG) welcomes new members who love the arts and want to be part of growing the arts in our community. You don’t have to be working in the arts, you just have to want to get involved.
To send light into the darkness of men’s hearts – such is the duty of the artist
– Robert Schumann
Benefits of joining the Merrickville Arts Guild
Enhance your artistic journey, connect with the creative community, gain exposure, and be part of an artistic team.
Community and networking
- Become part of the Merrickville arts community
- Connect with fellow artists
- Build relationships with local businesses, collectors, and event organizers
- Be part of social events
Exposure and promotion
- Feature your work in the MAG’s Studio Tour and other exhibitions
- Gain visibility through MAG’s website, social media, and promotional materials
- Benefit from group marketing efforts that attract buyers to Merrickville’s thriving arts scene
- Showcase your work in the yearly MAG Brochure
- Receive regular newsletters/email updates
- Extra fees to participate in some events and publications
Learning and skill development
- Advance registration to workshops
- Mentorship opportunities
- Discover new techniques, materials, and approaches through shared collaboration
- Free admission to “Conversations” – our enlightening and engaging speaker series
Discounts and resources
- Shared access to exhibition spaces and local business partnerships for showcasing work
- Connections to local suppliers, framers, and print services for artists
- Use your membership card for discounts at local art supply stores (12% Medium Effort in Brockville)
Advocacy and representation
- MAG provides a collective voice and representation of the arts at the local level and beyond
- Help shape MAG’s initiatives and future events
- Have your say at the Annual General Meeting
- Be part of a group that actively promotes Merrickville as an artistic destination
Commercial products
The following commercially produced or mass-assembled items are not eligible for MAG membership:
- Mass-produced iItems – Factory-made goods, including wholesale or imported products.
- Kits and pre-fabricated crafts – Any work made from commercial kits, patterns, or templates.
- Unaltered prints – Photocopies, posters, or digital prints without artistic modification (exception: limited-edition, signed artist prints).
- Machine-assembled jewellery – Pre-made components with minimal artistic input (e.g., stringing pre-bought beads without original design).
- Heat-pressed or sublimated goods – Mugs, clothing, or home décor featuring printed stock images.
- Commercial stickers and decals – Vinyl decals, stickers, or transfers that are not hand-drawn or painted.
- AI-generated or template-based digital art – Work created solely by AI or digital templates without significant artistic intervention.
- Mass-produced home décor – Pre-fabricated wall art, furniture, or resin crafts using commercial molds with no customization.
- Candles, soaps, oils, lotions, crystals, herbal mixes – Not eligible
Membership form for artists
Should you have any issues with this form, please contact magartistguild@gmail.com.
The Merrickville Arts Guild (MAG) proudly represents artists across a wide spectrum of mediums, ages, and experience levels. As a cornerstone of Merrickville’s vibrant artistic identity for the past 35+ years, MAG has fostered a creative community rooted in collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual support. We encourage our experienced artists to share their wisdom, offer guidance, and serve as mentors to emerging artists.
Membership is open to artists whose work meets our criteria of originality, craftsmanship, and artistic excellence. Commercially made products (see list) are not eligible for consideration. Applications are pending, and subject to a review by a Membership Committee. Annual $50 membership for artists.
