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MAG Events
Festival of the Arts 2025 ~ July 26-27
MAG is pleased to be part of the popular 5th Merrickville Festival of the Arts which will take place on July 26 - 27 2025, from 10am - 5pm at the beautiful Blockhouse Park on the banks of the Rideau River adjacent to the historic Rideau Canal locks. This amazing...
Earthbound Spirits of Julie Mercier at the Iron Forge ~ July and August, 2025
New exhibit at the Iron Forge! MAG member Julie Mercier has a new solo show on display at Iron Forge Merrickville. This captivating collection features expressive animal portraits, whimsical bugs, bold warrior women, and vibrant florals—each piece celebrating the...
2025 MAG Studio Tour pamphlet available
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...
MAG Art Around Town
We’re grateful to our local business partners for showcasing the work of our talented Art Guild members—stop in and enjoy the art on display!
Holly Dean
Enjoy a little bit of Merrickville courtesy of our Guild members
Yellow Canoe – Maureen McAuliff
Light show on the locks – Mary Loos
Plein air – Marje Fletcher
Percival House – Carol Kelly
St Lawrence St – Maureen McAuliff
Rideau River – Mary Loos
Bob’s Fresh Cut Fries – Marje Fletcher
St. Ann Roman Catholic Church – Carol Kelly
The Ice Rink – Maureen McAuliff
Mary Loos
White Barn – Marje Fletcher
The Ruins – Carol Kelly
Pickle and Myrrh – Maureen McAuliff
Rideau River – Mary Loos
Snowy Day – Marje Fletcher
Carol Kelly
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 brochure
The MAG brochure, 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.
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 Board of Directors
The Board of Directors meet monthly to make planning and policy decisions based on recommendations from committees of volunteers who review current practices and make plans for the future.
Kenna McCall
President
Irene Chahley
Vice-President
Laura Kingsbury
Treasurer
Lorraine Delangis
Secretary
Marje Fletcher
Member at large
Derrick Hewitt
Member at large
Maureen McAuliff
Member at large
Anya Perry
Member at large
Creativity is contagious. Pass it on!
– Albert Einstein
