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Art speaks where words are unable to explain
– Mathiole
Gallery 55 Exhibition ~ July 12-August 21, 2022
Upcoming MAG Artists' Exhibit in OttawaMAG artists are exhibiting at Gallery 55 in Ottawa’s Byward Market building and at the Shenkman Centre. Sixteen artists have registered for this exhibition from July 12 - August 21, 2022 at Gallery 55 and November 29 - December...
2022 MAG booklet available
2022 MAG Booklet The MAG Booklet, published annually, includes all of our active artists. Each listing features an example of their work, a brief artist's statement and contact information. There's also a map to show the locations of those studios that are open to the...
Easter Egg Painting Success!
Easter Egg Painting Workshops Contribute to Ukraine Red Cross MAG artist Irene Chahley kindly offered to lead traditional Ukraine egg (Pysanka) workshops in the basement of the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Merrickville. The Merrickville Artists’ Guild was a proud...
Ukrainian Easter Egg Painting – April 1-2, 2022
There will be an Easter Egg Workshop to raise money for the Ukrainian Red Cross. There are two dates available: April 1 and April 2, running from 1pm to 5pm each day. Pre-registration is required as spaces are limited. The workshop will be held at Holy Trinity...
MAG Gallery exhibit at the Iron Forge – February 9, 2022
A big thanks to the Iron Forge for exhibiting the work of our artists for the past year. We are planning on showing new works in March. The theme of the show is: "All About Colour!" This is a great opportunity to have a delicious meal and view the wonderful works of...
Emerging Artists Fund
The Emerging Artists Fund was initiated by the Merrickville Artists' Guild (MAG) Executive members with the goal of recognizing, supporting and encouraging young, emerging artists in the Merrickville-Wolford community. MAG invites local emerging artists between the...
Festival of the Arts 2021 ~ August 28 & 29
Multi-Site, Multi-Media Come to the Festival of the Arts in Merrickville. Featuring visual arts, plays, poetry and music.
New Additions to Merrickville Artists’ Guild Installation at the Iron Forge
MAG is pleased to feature the new work of two artists exhibiting at the Iron Forge on Main Street in Merrickville.Drop in and see exquisite new jewelry creations by Kenna McCall (www.terradore.com) and Fiona Macintyre (fiona-macintyre-design.myshopify.com/) Kenna...
In Memoriam ~ Jim Weller (1936 – 2021)
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of James Weller at the age of 85. Jim was a past President of the Merrickville Artists’ Guild and was instrumental in helping to keep the Guild cohesive and relevant to the community of...
Lesley Strutt Poetry Prize and Bench ~ Update
MAG is pleased to provide an update on our efforts to create the Lesley Strutt Poetry Prize. We have raised $9,355 to date and will now transfer these funds to the League of Canadian Poets who were very enthusiastic and supportive of the idea of creating a prize in...
