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Upcoming events
Fri 8 Dec
Sun 28 Jul
Surface Effect: Ceramics Collection Stories
8 December 2023 - 28 July 2024. Ceramics, painting and printmaking, while considered to be different art-making mediums, share the characteristics of being intrinsically linked to the artist’s hand.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M current exhibition
Wed 31 Jan
Wed 19 Jun
Life Drawing Studio: Mona Vale Creative Space Gallery
Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes! Hone your skills in these untutored, relaxed and friendly sessions.
Level 1, Mona Vale Civic Centre 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Council Events, Life Drawing, MAG&M Talks and Events, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery
Tue 6 Feb
Tue 25 Jun
Life Drawing Studio: MAG&M
Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes in the inspiring surrounds of the Gallery. These classes are untutored and open to all…
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade MANLY
Art and Culture, Council Events, Life Drawing, MAG&M Talks and Events, Education and Learning
Wed 21 Feb
Wed 26 Feb
Paper Couture at Mona Vale
Mona Vale Creative Space Studios 1 Park St Mona Vale Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Mona Vale Creative Pop-up
Mon 25 Mar
Wed 15 May
2024 Young Writers' Competition
Calling all aspiring young writers to enter the 2024 Young Writers' Competition! Entries now open, closing Wednesday 15 May 2024.
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Fri 19 Apr
Sun 9 Jun
TABLED
19 Apr - 9 Jun 2024. In collaboration with chefs, cooks and artisan food producers, TABLED presents tableware designed and made by thirteen potters in this partnership exhibition with MAG&M and The Australian Ceramics Association.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M current exhibition
Fri 19 Apr
Sun 9 Jun
HELD
19 Apr - 9 Jun 2024. Accompanying the TABLED exhibition in the adjacent gallery space, HELD deepens the exploration into what nourishes us.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M current exhibition
Fri 19 Apr
Sun 9 Jun
PLACED
19 April – 9 June 2024. PLACED is an exhibition that probes how traditional and contemporary ceramics are instrumental in fostering a sense of place, belonging, and connection.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M current exhibition
Fri 19 Apr
Sun 9 Jun
Collection 100: New
19 Apr - 9 Jun 2024. A special exhibition of recent acquisitions to celebrate 100 years of public collecting at MAG&M.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M current exhibition
Sun 21 Apr
Sun 17 Nov
Art Therapy Workshop
Art therapy workshops are a great way to explore creativity, mindfulness and personal expression while connecting with others in a safe supportive space.
OneSpace Collective 63 Bassett Street Mona Vale
Art and Culture
Fri 3 May
Fri 10 May
Watercolour 101 - Introduction to Watercolour Painting
Discover the joy of watercolour painting with artist Judy Salleh in these immersive half-day workshops.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space, Workshops and Talks
Fri 3 May
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM
Exhibition Opening - Tabled, Held, Placed & Collection 100: New
Join us for the opening event of four new exhibitions.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M Talks and Events
Sat 4 May
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Exhibition Talk: Tabled
Enjoy hearing the curators, artists and collaborators discuss the exhibition concept, relationship between food and pots, and the process of bringing their ideas together.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M Talks and Events
Sat 11 May
9.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Fairtrade and Sustainable Market
An unique market with products that help people and planet; just in time for Mother's Day!
1a Wearden Rd Belrose
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Community Group, Waste Reduction Events
Wed 15 May
4.00 PM - 6.00 PM
Drop in and Draw at Manly
This event has been cancelled.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Art and Culture, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Youth
Thu 16 May
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Create & Connect
Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Thu 16 May
Sun 26 May
A Thousand Prayers /(on the Camino Frances)
This exhibition weaves images from the Camino in an installation of pastel works on paper, silks in botanical dyes with coloured thread, and film, creating a layered experience inspired by this life transforming walk.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Road North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space, Exhibitions
Thu 16 May
6.00 PM - 9.00 PM
Drawing Masterclass Series: Kathrin Longhurst - Portraiture
As part of our Collection 100 centenary celebrations during 2024, we’ve invited four artists represented in the MAG&M collection to each present a masterclass.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M Talks and Events, Education and Learning
Fri 17 May
Fri 31 May
Acrylic 101 - Introduction to Acrylic Painting
Join Northern Beaches artist Judy Salleh and discover the joy of acrylic painting in these immersive half-day workshops.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space, Workshops and Talks
Sun 19 May
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Meet the Artist: Placed
Meet Mechelle Bounpraseuth and hear her talk about her art practice and works in the exhibition, Placed.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M Talks and Events
Wed 29 May
Sun 9 Jun
Expressing the Unknown
Embark on a journey of self-discovery through colors, symbols, and shapes at 'Expressing the Unknown' – where art becomes a language, and every piece tells a story.
Unveil the mysteries within from May 27th to June 9th.
Come and discover yours!
Lets dive into the unknown together
Unveil the mysteries within from May 27th to June 9th.
Come and discover yours!
Lets dive into the unknown together
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott rd North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space, Exhibitions
Thu 30 May
Fri 30 May
Create & Connect
Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Fri 31 May
1.00 PM - 2.30 PM
Bushtucker Tasting and Talk
Bush to Bowl are presenting a first hand insight of their Aboriginal knowledge of country and its rich diverse food sources.
Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Council Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery
Wed 12 Jun
Sat 22 Jun
PHOTO:SYNTHESIS
An exhibition of contemporary art examining the intricate relationship between light, nature, and contemporary artistic expression.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Road North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space, Exhibitions
Thu 13 Jun
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Create & Connect
Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Thu 13 Jun
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
Workshop: 'Waste' Paper Couture
Discover the wonder of paper couture with artist and designer, Jo Neville.
Mona Vale Creative Space Gallery Level 1, Mona Vale Civic Centre, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Workshops and Talks, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery
Fri 14 Jun
Sun 28 Jul
Katy B. Plummer: We Believe You Babcia
14 June – 28 July 2024. A multimedia art installation about storytelling, Polish grandmothers, intergenerational relationships, and the often-untraced creative lineage of familial storytelling.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 14 Jun
Sun 28 Jul
Three Echoes: Western Desert Art
14 June – 28 July 2024. Showcasing works by 57 acclaimed artists heralding from Ikuntji (Haasts Bluff), Papunya and Utopia Aboriginal communities in the western desert regions of the Northern Territory, Australia.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 14 Jun
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Members & Volunteers Preview - Three Echoes: Western Desert Art & Katy B. Plummer: We Believe You Babcia.
Join us for a curator lead preview of for new exhibitions at MAG&M.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M Talks and Events
Wed 19 Jun
3.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Drop in and Draw at Glen Street
Headspace Brookvale & Glen Street Library are teaming up to hold an art session!
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Art and Culture, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Youth
Thu 20 Jun
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM
Exhibition Opening - Three Echoes: Western Desert Art & Katy B. Plummer: We Believe You Babcia.
Join us for the opening event of our two new exhibitions.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M Talks and Events
Fri 21 Jun
11.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Curatorial Exhibition Tour
Exhibition curator Djon Mundine OAM FAHA will talk about the western desert arts centres and artworks in the exhibition.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M Talks and Events
Mon 24 Jun
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
Workshop: Creative Writing with Zena Shapter
Join award-winning author Zena Shapter for an enriching creative writing experience!
Mona Vale Creative Space Gallery Level 1, Mona Vale Civic Centre, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Workshops and Talks, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery
Thu 27 Jun
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Create & Connect
Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Mon 8 Jul
10.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Drawing Masterclass Series: Hadyn Wilson - Drawing in relief
As part of our Collection 100 centenary celebrations during 2024, we’ve invited four artists represented in the MAG&M collection to each present a masterclass.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M Talks and Events, Education and Learning
Wed 17 Jul
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Workshop: Zines & Patches with Katy B Plummer
Create zines and patches with your family in this workshop exploring creative lineage.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events, Education and Learning
Thu 1 Aug
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Create & Connect
Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Fri 2 Aug
Sun 25 Aug
Environmental Art & Design Prize 2024
2 – 25 August 2024. The Environmental Art & Design Prize presents an opportunity annually for the Australian community to engage the natural world and the environmental challenges we face.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Thu 15 Aug
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Create & Connect
Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Thu 29 Aug
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Create & Connect
Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Fri 30 Aug
Sun 8 Dec
Collection 100: Commission Spotlight - Jude Rae
30 August – 8 December 2024. To celebrate 100 years of public collecting at the Manly Art Gallery & Museum, a major work by contemporary Australia artist Jude Rae has been specially commissioned.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, - MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 30 Aug
Wed 30 Oct
Clay on Country
30 August – 30 October 2024. Clay on Country celebrates the richness of ceramic practice in the central desert region.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 30 Aug
Sun 13 Oct
Collection 100: Online
2024 marks 100 years of public collecting at MAG&M. To celebrate, we are presenting a series of three special exhibitions throughout the year.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Thu 12 Sep
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Create & Connect
Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Thu 26 Sep
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Create & Connect
Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Thu 17 Oct
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Create & Connect
Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Fri 18 Oct
Sun 8 Dec
Hyphenated
18 October – 8 December 2024. Hyphenated thoroughly interrogates the hybrid qualities of hyphenated identities from multiple perspectives.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Thu 31 Oct
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Create & Connect
Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Thu 14 Nov
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Create & Connect
Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Thu 28 Nov
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Create & Connect
Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Thu 12 Dec
9.30 AM
Create & Connect
Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Fri 13 Dec
Sun 16 Feb
The Water Understands
13 December - February 2025.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition