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Welcome

We bring quality arts in all its form to the community

MAG Events

MAG Conversations: Book Making  ~ Sep 13, 2018

MAG Conversations: Book Making ~ Sep 13, 2018

We’re excited to share our upcoming MAG Conversation topic: "Of Making Many Books There is No End" A discussion between book artists Larry Thompson and Paul Champion Demers on the strange and not-so-gentle madness of creating beautiful hand-crafted books. They’ll...

Art, Jazz & the Garden 2018

Art, Jazz & the Garden 2018

MAG member Dave Dunn, artist and owner of Rideau Woodland Ramble, hosted this terrific event Saturday, June 16. It showcased the art of MAG members in the exquisite natural setting of the Woodland Ramble. Cars lined Burritts Rapids Road as art and garden lovers took...

The Art of Dance

The Art of Dance

Again, MAG Conversations attracted an SRO crowd to the Sidecar Cafe on May 10, this time with three performances of very different dance styles by very different dancers. The program included flamenco, belly dancing and modern dance. Sara Pelizer of The Flamenco...

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!

Enjoy a little bit of Merrickville courtesy of our Guild members

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.

Nick

Kenna McCall
President

 

Larry Thompson

Irene Chahley
Vice-President

Mike Venables

Jayne CouchMolony
Member at large

Creativity is contagious. Pass it on!

– Albert Einstein