Welcome
We bring quality arts in all its form to the community
Current and recent events
Two great art organizations helping each other !
The Merrickville Festival of the Arts is pleased to announce that the Artfest Kingston is taking place July 1-3 from 10 am to 6 pm in beautiful City Park Kingston. The event includes 150+ artists exhibiting paintings, pottery, woodcraft, glass art, metal arts,...
Recipients of the 2023 MAG Emerging Artists Fund
MAG is delighted to announce the 2023 recipients of the MAG Emerging Artists Fund. This is the 2nd year that we have administered the fund. The Fund was designed to encourage young artists to develop and advance in their artistic pursuits. As we did in 2022, we...
Celebration of life for Pieter Doef set for June 24th 2023
Sadly, the Merrickville Arts Guild lost one of our founding members Pieter Doef who passed away this Easter. For those wishing to pay their respects, a celebration of Pieter's life will be held on June 24th, 2:00pm at the Merrickville Legion Branch 245 (229 Main St W,...
Members and membership
We think our artists are pretty awesome
Yup, we’re pretty proud of our guild members. And we think you’ll agree. Their talents showcase a variety of disciplines. From painters to photographers, sculptors to jewellery makers, woodturners to potters, and more! There is art here that is sure to catch your eye.
MAG booklet
The MAG booklet, published annually, showcases 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 public.
Become a member today
Do you want to be part of growing the arts in our community? MAG membership is open to everyone who loves the arts. You don’t have to be working in the arts, you just have to want to get involved.
Did you know?
We assist emerging artists
MAG initiated an Emerging Artist Program to assist local youth in the realization of their future art projects. Local youth between the ages of 14-18 are invited to apply for the grant.
We created a film camera lending library
The MAG Photographic Collective created a 35mm Film Camera Lending Library for Merrickville-Wolford photographers to experience film photography without having to purchase any camera equipment. All you need to access this resource is a Merrickville Public Library card.
Want to donate equipment or find out more?
Visit us virtually
What started it all: studio tours!
Although our guild is morphing into something bigger and better, for over 30 years the Merrickville Arts Guild hosted an autumn Studio Tour. In 2019, the pandemic threw us a curveball. President Nick Previsich discusses the 2020 virtual Studio Tour.
MAG reimagined
COVID forced us to reimagine how we would bring the arts to the community. And we did not disappoint. Our first Festival of the Arts in 2021 was an amazing success. And so was the 2022 festival! Be sure to join us in 2023!
About MAG Governance
Our mission
MAG’s primary purpose is to promote the appreciation of the Arts and to present a broad selection of the finest art and craft in the area.
Meet the MAG Executive team
Nick Previsich
President
Larry Thompson
Vice-President
Mike Venables
Treasurer
Katharine Fletcher
Secretary
Creativity is contagious. Pass it on!
– Albert Einstein
