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Art speaks where words are unable to explain
– Mathiole
In Memoriam ~ Claudia Radmore on Lesley Strutt (1953 – 2021)
So what’s all the fuss about Lesley Strutt. A poet has died, not one who had published a hundred books, or even poems, or been awarded any of the great prizes. A poet who does not yet have a trade collection out. We haven’t seen or heard from her much recently. And I...
MAG Establishes Special Fund to Honour Cherished Member ~ LESLEY STRUTT
Some of you might be aware that our dear friend and MAG artist, Lesley Strutt, has been battling cancer for some time. Sadly, she is now close to the end of her life and our hearts and prayers go out to Chuck and Lesley's family. Lesley is an extraordinary woman, an...
Rideau Bridge to Canada Cheque Presentation
Nick Previsich (President, Merrickville Artists' Guild) and Yves Grandmaitre (President, Merrickville-Wolford & District Chamber of Commerce) presenting a cheque for $3,500 to Audrey Bridge and Graeme Bonham-Carter of Rideau Bridge to Canada for their fundraising...
Shop Local ~ Merrickville Artists
We're going virtual this year. For more info on Merrickville Artists and their wonderful array of gift-giving ideas, visit us on Facebook, our YouTube channel, or on this site.
MAG Contributions Raise $2,475 in Online Auction for Syrian Family
Donations by MAG members in support of Rideau Bridge to Canada and the Al Aboud family raised $2,475. Items donated by local businesses through the Chamber of Commerce raised an additional $1,065 for a grand total of app. $3,500. Community spirit in action!
Online Auction Dec 3-7 2020 ~ MAG Artists & Chamber of Commerce Help Syrian Family Through Rideau Bridge to Canada
Numerous MAG Artists have donated works to be auctioned off in support of the second Syrian family sponsored by Rideau Bridge to Canada and Holy Trinity Anglican Church. The online auction, conducted by Rideau Auctions, runs from 9 am Dec 3 to 7 pm Dec 7. This is a...
Collections Underway: MAG Artists’ Donations for Rideau Bridge to Canada
The Merrickville Artists’ Guild (MAG) and the Merrickville & District Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce a collaboration for a very worthwhile cause. Merrickville-Wolford is hosting a second Syrian family, the Al Abouds, through the efforts of Rideau...
MAG Window Features ~ Jansen, Gilmer, Hynes, Stanley
The MAG Window Display Project is pleased to showcase a wonderful assortment of pottery by four talented MAG artists at the Merrickville Food Market. Artists Johanna Jansen, Debbie Gilmer, Linda Hynes and Vanda Stanley are displaying a sample of their beautiful...
2020 Virtual Studio Tour ~ Oct 3 & 4 ~ MAG YouTube Channel
The Merrickville Artists’ Guild is pleased to announce that the 2020 Virtual Studio Tour will be launched on October 3rd at 12:15 a.m. You will be able to view a compilation video as well as individual videos of each of the 24 participating artists in their studios...
Online Studio Tour ~ Oct 3 & 4
We go VIRTUAL on October 3rd & 4th when 24 artists will display their art through videos of their work in their studios or galleries. Artists will also post videos on their social media platforms and websites. Don’t miss these stunning new works of painting,...
