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Art speaks where words are unable to explain
– Mathiole

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...

2025 MAG Studio Tour pamphlet available
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...

2025-26 MAG Brochure available
The Merrickville Arts Guild is pleased to release the 2025-26 MAG Brochure of artists and activities of the Guild. Copies are being distributed to local businesses, galleries and tourist locations in and around Merrickville-Wolford. Special thanks to our...

MAG Conversations: A Journey Through CanLit and the Writing Life ~ June 12 2025
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...

Merrickville Art Walk ~ Coming to Main Street ~ Last Thursday of each month | June to October
Art Walk is a collaborative program between MAG and the Maureen McAuliff Gallery (opens in new window), bringing local artists to the Merrickville business community. Watch live art unfold right on business properties, meet the artists, and experience creativity in...

Playful Paintings of Mary Loos at the Iron Forge ~ May and June, 2025
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...

Volunteers Needed ~ Mid May, 2025
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,...

Garage Sale Items Needed – Support Creativity ~ May 2-3, 2025
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 ready...

Merrickville Art Walk ~ Call to Artists
CALL TO ARTISTS – Join the new Merrickville Art Walk! Main Street West becomes Art Alley this summer — and you’re invited. We want you to be part of it. Are you ready to create live, connect with the community, and share your artistic spark in the heart of...