Welcome
We bring quality arts in all its form to the community
MAG Events
Kelly’s Colours Vernissage and Pub Night ~ February 26, 2025
Celebrate the talent of MAG artist Carol Kelly at her first solo art show! Join us at the Iron Forge Restaurant in Merrickville to experience 22 stunning pieces of her work. The exhibition kicks off on February 26, with the Vernissage, and will run until the end of...
MAG Conversations: The Traditional First Nations Arts of Tufting and Drum Making ~ February 12, 2025
Derrick Hewitt, a proud Mi'kmaq from Newfoundland, is a master drum maker and skilled artisan, creating everything from traditional drums to moccasins, mitts, medicine bags, and dreamcatchers. His work honours the heritage he hopes to pass down to future generations....
Procreate Workshop ~ November 30, 2024
MAG member Maureen McAuliff Art Gallery and Studio is offering it's first digital art workshop hosted by Heather Zak-Malcolm. At the end of the workshop, you will have enough basic knowledge to begin using Procreate to make incredible digital art. It promises to be...
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
