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Art speaks where words are unable to explain
– Mathiole
MAG Conversations: The Art of the Long Distance Paddle – Down the Mighty ~ April 10, 2025
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...
Kelly’s Colours Vernissage and Pub Night ~ February 26, 2025
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...
MAG Conversations: The Traditional First Nations Arts of Tufting and Drum Making ~ February 12, 2025
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 generations....
Procreate Workshop ~ November 30, 2024
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 be...
Watercolour Workshop ~ November 19 and 26, 2024
MAG member August Wormitt of August Aquarelle is offering a watercolour workshop in November at the Boathouse Café in Kemptville.
Bracelet Workshop ~ November 14, 2024
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 terradorejewelry@gmail.com
MAG Conversations: The Art of Storytelling ~ November 14, 2024
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...
In Memoriam ~ Claudette Hart
It is with deep sadness that the MAG Executive Committee inform you of the recent passing of Claudette Hart. Claudette was a long time MAG member and participated in many shows and MAG activities. She was a wonderfully creative spirit and experimented with different...
Art is Magic Art Show ~ November 9-10, 2024
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...
2024 Studio Tour ~ October 5-6
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...
