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Art speaks where words are unable to explain
– Mathiole
Festival of the Arts 2024 ~ July 27-28
MAG is pleased to be part of the 4th Merrickville Festival of the Arts which will take place on July 27-28, 2024, from 11am to 6pm at the beautiful Blockhouse Park on the banks of the Rideau River adjacent to the historic Rideau Canal locks. This is a collaborative...
2024 MAG booklet available
The Merrickville Arts Guild is pleased to release the 2024 MAG Booklet 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 advertisers...
MAG Conversations: The Art of the Long Distance Walk ~ June 13, 2024
The Merrickville Arts Guild (MAG) is pleased to present "The Art of the Long Distance Walk". Greg Loos and John Mundy describe their amazing walks along the different centuries‘ old pilgrimage routes known as the Camino. Some say the experience is spiritual, others...
MAG Conversations: The Business of Art ~ May 16, 2024
The Merrickville Arts Guild (MAG) is pleased to present "The Business of Art" with Bob Shackles. Several MAG artists over the past couple of years have asked the Guild to provide information on how to better improve their business approach to the promotion and sale of...
MAG Garage Sale for Creatives ~ May 4, 2024
Join MAG for the Annual Merrickville Garage Sale and buy pre-loved items and supplies from us to support MAG sponsored community programs. Check the MAG Facebook page for updates and schedule.
MAG Conversations: The Art of Urban Sketching ~ April 11, 2024
The Merrickville Arts Guild (MAG) is delighted to present an illuminating conversation on 'The Art of Urban Sketching' with August, Irene, and Peggy. Urban sketching isn't about city chaos; it's about relatable daily experiences. Rediscover our town from fresh angles,...
MAG Gallery exhibit at Iron Forge: Invitation to Opening Celebration ~ March 5, 2024
A new MAG exhibition will be presented at the Iron Forge, from March to June 2024, by three local MAG artists: Viviane Trubey, Rachel Houlton and Janet Szulga. A drop-in, opening celebration is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, March 5 at the Forge from 6:30 to...
Christmas Show+Sale ~ December 9-10, 2023
The Merrickville Arts Guild (MAG) is pleased to be holding an exhibition and sale of the work of 25+ MAG artists. WHEN: December 9th & 10th from 10:00am to 5:00pm WHERE: The Merrickville Community Centre on 106 Read Street Please do drop by — a perfect opportunity...
MAG Conversations: The Art of Fine Art Conservation ~ November 16, 2023
As part of our MAG Conversations' series, the Merrickville Arts Guild (MAG) is pleased to present what will be a fascinating conversation on 'The Art of Fine Art Conservation' with Anne Ruggles. Anne was a Conservator of Paintings at the National Gallery of Canada for...
2023 Studio Tour ~ September 30-October 1
MAG Artists’ Studio Tour…. We’re Back! 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...
