Welcome
We bring quality arts in all its form to the community
MAG Events
Merrickville Art Walk ~ Call to Artists
CALL TO ARTISTS – Join the new Merrickville Art Walk! Main Street West becomes Art Alley this summer — and you’re invited. We want you to be part of it. Are you ready to create live, connect with the community, and share your artistic spark in the heart of...
Pysanky Workshop – Ukrainian Easter egg painting ~ April 11 or April 12, 2025
SOLD OUT! Ukrainian Easter Egg Workshop with MAG Artist Irene Chahley! Join us for a unique hands-on experience learning the art of Pysanky — traditional Ukrainian Easter egg decorating! Friday, April 11 OR Saturday, April 12, 2025 12:30 – 3:30 PM Holy Trinity...
MAG Conversations: The Art of the Long Distance Paddle – Down the Mighty ~ April 10, 2025
This presentation tells the story about Merrickville resident Ed Chandler and his wife’s trip down the Broken Skull and South Nahanni River this past July. The story begins as their plane disappears over the mountains. Suddenly silent, the group is on their own with...
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
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
Jayne CouchMolony
Member at large
Mary Loos
Member at large
Creativity is contagious. Pass it on!
– Albert Einstein
