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Upcoming events
Wed 29 Jan
Wed 18 Jun
Life Drawing Studio: Mona Vale Creative Space Gallery
Develop your creativity and hone your drawing skills at our relaxed and friendly fortnightly life drawing sessions.
Level 1, Mona Vale Civic Centre 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, Life Drawing, MAG&M Talks and Events, Education and Learning, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery
Tue 4 Feb
Tue 24 Jun
Life Drawing Studio: MAG&M
Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing sessions in the inspiring surrounds of the Gallery.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, Life Drawing, MAG&M Talks and Events, Education and Learning
Fri 7 Feb
Sun 31 Aug
Clay Collection: ESP (Earth, Stone, Porcelain)
7 February – 31 August 2025. MAG&M proudly presents ESP (Earth, Stone, Porcelain), an exhibition celebrating the timeless artistry and versatility of ceramics.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M current exhibition
Tue 11 Mar
Sun 11 May
Signs in the Sand: Anna Madeleine Raupach's Climate Sign Archive
Visit Manly Cove and Manly Art Gallery & Museum to experience Anna Madeleine Raupach’s augmented reality (AR) exhibition.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Exhibitions, MAG&M current exhibition
Thu 13 Mar
Thu 8 May
Climate Sign Archive: weekly curator walk through
Join curator Ben Rak on a guided walk through of our augmented reality exhibition by Anna Madeleine Raupach.
1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Public Art and Walks, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events, Education and Learning, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery
Sat 5 Apr
Sun 27 Apr
2025 Artists' Book Exhibition
Visit Manly Library this April to view, touch and experience the 2025 Artists' Book Award Exhibition.
Manly Library, Creative Library Level 1, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture
Fri 11 Apr
Sun 1 Jun
TEN‐FOLD: A Decade of Emerging Art Incubator Artists
11 April 2025 – 1 June 2025. Over the past decade, Art Incubator has supported innovative art practices and assisted in launching the careers of some of Sydney’s top emerging artists.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M current exhibition
Fri 11 Apr
Sun 1 Jun
Samantha Jade: Terrestrial Tapestries
11 April 2025 – 1 June 2025. An exhibition by Samantha Jade, recipient of the 2025 Art Incubator Grant.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M current exhibition
Wed 16 Apr
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Author Story Time and Art with Nawras Jabbar
Join author and artist Nawras Jabbar as she leads a special author event, sharing her 11 year refugee journey with a book reading and art activity. Aimed at children aged 4 to 7 years.
Warringah Mall Library, level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Authors Talk, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 16 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Dee Why
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 16 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Glen Street
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 16 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Warringah Mall
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Thu 17 Apr
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
Gather at the Gallery: Bubs
Enjoy a tour of our exhibitions followed by a cozy play session, coffee and conversation.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Gather, MAG&M, Art and Culture, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events
Thu 17 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Mona Vale
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Thu 17 Apr
Tue 22 Apr
Northern Beaches Art Society Autumn Art Exhibition 2025
Enjoy an exciting exhibition of paintings from local Northern Beaches Artists.
Tramshed Hall 1395a Pittwater Road Narrabeen
Art and Culture
Thu 17 Apr
6.00 PM - 8.30 PM
Northern Composure Unplugged Heat 3
Northern Composure Unplugged is back in 2025. Unplugged is an acoustic competition for all Northern Beaches musicians aged 12-24.
Forestville Library - 6 Darley street Forestville
Live Music, Art and Culture, Live music, Youth Week, Library School Holiday Programs, Music and Dance, School Holidays, Youth
Tue 22 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
April School Holiday Workshops: Reshaping Waste - Day 1: Trash to treasure
Explore nearby Greendale Creek for left-behind litter and sort and analyse what you find. Get inspired and create an artwork using found objects and recycled materials.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd Curl Curl
School Holiday Creative Workshop, Art and Culture, Youth Week, Curl Curl Creative Space
Tue 22 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Manly
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 23 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
April School Holiday Workshops: Reshaping Waste - Day 2: Soft plastic refashion
Discover how single use-soft plastics impact our precious environment and re-fashion items into your own bag or wallet. Talk textile waste and upcycle clothes into wearable pouches for baby wildlife rescued by Wires, Australia’s largest wildlife rescue organisation.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd Curl Curl
School Holiday Creative Workshop, Art and Culture, Youth Week, Curl Curl Creative Space
Wed 23 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Warringah Mall
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 23 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Glen Street
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 23 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Dee Why
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Thu 24 Apr
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
Gather at the Gallery: Seniors
Start your day with a free visit to the Gallery with like-minded seniors.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Gather, MAG&M, Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events, Seniors
Thu 24 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
April School Holiday Workshops: Reshaping Waste - Day 3: Plastic fantastic
Get physical in a hands-on sorting, shredding and processing activity to give hard plastic waste a new life. Learn how to make pens, key rings, combs and more. Plus take part in ‘Pitchfest’ – will your solution to plastic rubbish in the environment be the winner?
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd Curl Curl
School Holiday Creative Workshop, Art and Culture, Youth Week, Curl Curl Creative Space
Thu 24 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Mona Vale
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Mon 28 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Masterclass Series 2025: Plein air Drawing with Noel Thurgate
Join the first session in our 2025 Masterclass Series, En Plein Air Drawing with Noel Thurgate.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning
Tue 29 Apr
Sun 11 May
Solaris I - Amber Oswald Solo Exhibition
A visual exploration of bodies and light underwater by Amber Oswald.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space
Sat 3 May
10.00 AM - 4.00 PM
Free Comic Book Day
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the Library with character creation workshops, comic crafts and free comic books that you can keep.
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Youth
Sat 3 May
10.15 AM - 11.15 AM
Creating Comic Characters Workshop at Dee Why
Join comic book author and video game writer Christof Bogacs to celebrate Free Comic Book Day. Suitable for ages 6 to 12 years.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Road Dee Why
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning
Sat 3 May
11.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Meet the Artist: Samantha Jade
Join us for a meet the artist event with Samantha Jade
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Sat 3 May
1.00 PM - 2.00 PM
Creating Comic Characters Workshop at Manly
Join comic book author and video game writer Christof Bogacs to celebrate Free Comic Book Day. Suitable for ages 6 to 12 years.
Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning
Sat 3 May
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Foundations of the Future: A panel discussion on supporting emerging artists
Join Teresa Biet, founder of Art Incubator; Cassandra Bird, Director of Cassandra Bird Gallery; Orson Heinrich, Art Incubator grant recipient and exhibiting artist for this panel discussion on how the creative sector can better support emerging artists.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Sat 3 May
2.30 PM - 3.30 PM
Creating Comic Characters Workshop at Manly
Join comic book author and video game writer Christof Bogacs to celebrate Free Comic Book Day. Suitable for ages 6 to 12 years.
Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning
Sun 4 May
4.30 PM - 6.30 PM
Music at MAG&M - Anna Setton Trio (BRA)
Brazilian Jazz composer, guitarist and vocalist Anna Setton head up Anna Setton Trio for the next Music at MAG&M.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Live music, MAG&M Talks and Events
Wed 7 May
4.00 PM - 5.45 PM
hobbyspace with headspace at Manly
hobbyspace is a creative hub for young people to explore different forms of art and self expression mindfully hosted by headspace. Ages 12 to 25 years old.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Art and Culture, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Youth
Thu 8 May
3.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Gather at the Gallery: Kids
Join us for a free after-school drop-in program where young artists can explore hands-on activities.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Gather, MAG&M, Art and Culture, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events, Youth Week, Youth
Thu 15 May
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
Gather at the Gallery: Bubs
Enjoy a tour of our exhibitions followed by a cozy play session, coffee and conversation.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Gather, MAG&M, Art and Culture, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events
Thu 22 May
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
Gather at the Gallery: Seniors
Start your day with a free visit to the Gallery with like-minded seniors.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Gather, MAG&M, Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events, Seniors
Wed 28 May
Sun 8 Jun
Between Tides - Meditations on Paper and Board
A mixed-media collection inspired by the tidal rock formations of the Northern Beaches.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space
Thu 29 May
Fri 30 May
Workshop: Travel sketching in Watercolour with Tanya Baily
Join contemporary watercolour artist, Tanya Baily for a 2-day workshop learning to record your travel memories in watercolour.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Rd (Located in Avalon Golf Course) Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space, Workshops and Talks, Education and Learning
Fri 6 Jun
Sun 27 Jul
Welcome to Wherever You Are
6 June – 27 July 2025. This exhibition foregrounds the work of artists who enfold time and space, positioning us in relationship to an “environment” that is shaped by cultural, spiritual, political, social, and intellectual forces.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 6 Jun
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
MAG&M Members’ and Volunteers’ preview: Welcome to Wherever You Are
Join us for the preview tour of our new exhibition, Welcome to Wherever You Are.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Sat 7 Jun
4.00 PM - 6.00 PM
Exhibition opening: Welcome to Wherever You Are
Join us for the opening event of our new exhibition, Welcome to Wherever You Are.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Sun 8 Jun
12.00 PM - 1.30 PM
Manly Cove Walk: Welcome to Wherever You Are
Join artists Ned Mooney and Glynis Rigsby on an artist-led sound walk.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Sun 8 Jun
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Curators in Conversation: Welcome to Wherever You Are
Join the guest exhibition co-curators Simone Douglas and William Stover.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Thu 12 Jun
3.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Gather at the Gallery: Kids
Join us for a free after-school drop-in program where young artists can explore hands-on activities.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Gather, MAG&M, Art and Culture, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events, Youth Week, Youth
Thu 19 Jun
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
Gather at the Gallery: Bubs
Enjoy a tour of our exhibitions followed by a cozy play session, coffee and conversation.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Gather, MAG&M, Art and Culture, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events
Thu 26 Jun
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
Gather at the Gallery: Seniors
Start your day with a free visit to the Gallery with like-minded seniors.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Gather, MAG&M, Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events, Seniors
Fri 1 Aug
Sun 14 Sep
2025 Environmental Art & Design Prize
1 Aug - 14 Sept 2025. The annual Environmental Art & Design Prize showcases innovative and thought-provoking works that explore the theme of the environment.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 19 Sep
Sun 30 Nov
Maestri: Influences from Italy to Australia
19 September 2025 – 30 November 2025. This exhibition draws on MAG&M’s rich collection, along with loaned works from National Art School Australia and private collections, to explore Antonio Dattilo-Rubbo’s influences as a teacher.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 19 Sep
Sun 30 Nov
Beyond the Box
19 September 2025 – 30 November 2025. Corrugated cardboard, as an art-making material, only began appearing around the time of Pablo Picasso’s influential sculpture Still Life with Guitar (1913).
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 5 Dec
Sun 15 Feb
Counterpoint: Jude Rae, Ruth Waller & Toni Warburton
5 December 2025 – 15 February 2026. Counterpoint brings together the work of Jude Rae, Ruth Waller, and Toni Warburton, three artists whose practices resonate through material, form, and process.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 5 Dec
Sun 15 Feb
Garden Variety
5 December 2025 – 15 February 2026. This exhibition presents the work of five contemporary Australian artists exploring the garden as a theme.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, MAG&M future exhibition
Mon 15 Dec
4.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Musical Theatre Classes
Primary aged weekly Musical theatre classes.
32 Old Barrenjoey road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
