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Upcoming events
Tue 6 Feb
Tue 26 Nov
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
Wed 14 Aug
Mon 16 Dec
Art Class by Julie Nicholson
Artist Julie Nicholson teaches an all level art class focusing on drawing and painting.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Thu 15 Aug
Thu 12 Dec
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 current exhibition
Fri 18 Oct
Sun 8 Dec
Exhibition: Hyphenated
18 October – 8 December 2024. This exhibition thoroughly interrogates the hybrid qualities of hyphenated identities from multiple perspectives.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Hyphenated, MAG&M current exhibition
Mon 11 Nov
Fri 13 Dec
Christmas Wishing Tree
Our annual Christmas Wishing Tree appeal is back this year to help support local families in the community.
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning
Wed 13 Nov
Sun 24 Nov
Warringah Printmakers Annual Exhibition
Join us for the Warringah Printmakers Studio Annual Exhibition, showcasing an inspiring collection of members' printmaking works.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space, Exhibitions
Thu 14 Nov
Sat 23 Nov
Fri 22 Nov
5.30 PM - 8.00 PM
Hyphenated - Feast
Join us for a night of delicious food, art and conversation at our inaugural community ‘feast’ in the gallery.
Manly Art Gallery and Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Hyphenated, Experiences and Performances, MAG&M Talks and Events, Exhibitions
Fri 22 Nov
5.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Spill the Beans Community Writing Group - Annual General Meeting
Not just your ordinary AGM - but a vibrant celebration packed with surprises, camaraderie, and inspiration!
Club Totem (nr Balgowlah Village Shopping Centre) 195 Condamine Street Balgowlah
Art and Culture, Community Group, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing
Sat 23 Nov
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Sustainable Ring Making Workshop
Come & join us at Batch for a unique jewellery making experience, where you will make your own recycled silver ring using the ancient crafts of wax-carving & sand-casting.
62 Warriewood Rd Warriewood
Art and Culture, Environment and Sustainability
Sun 24 Nov
12.00 PM - 2.00 PM
ArtAbility Art Class
Join ArtAbility for a free abstract painting class and enjoy learning creative skills and meeting new people.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Disability, Education and Learning
Wed 27 Nov
Sun 8 Dec
I want to lie in the clouds with you
'I want to lie in the clouds with you' is a new solo exhibition that responds to themes of love, comfort, loss and grief by two-time Archibald Prize finalist Katherine Edney.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space, Exhibitions
Fri 29 Nov
Sat 30 Nov
Christmas ceramic exhibition and market
An exhibition, market and pre-Christmas sale of beautiful unique ceramic articles. There are bowls of all sizes, mugs, sculptures, platters, Japanese Raku ware and even
Twist boutique café 1/23 Howard Ave Dee Why with easy parking nearby in the square Dee Why
Art and Culture
Sun 1 Dec
8.00 AM - 2.00 PM
Christmas Markets 2024
Lakeside Park North Narrabeen
Live Music, Art and Culture, Council Events, Christmas, Markets, Markets
Mon 2 Dec
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Coffee & Conversations – Underwater Photography
View the amazing winning images in our Underwater Photography Exhibition 2024 and join us for our Coffee and Conversation sessions.
Manly Library, Level 2, Market Lane Manly
Aquatic, Art and Culture, Workshops and Talks, Ocean Festival, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Fri 6 Dec
4.00 PM - 8.00 PM
Art for the Ocean
An Art Exhibition donating 10% of all sales to ORRCA - Ocean inspired artwork - Painting, drawing and sculpture.
Sugar House Studio Unit 2, 73 Winbourne Street, Brookvale
Aquatic, Art and Culture, Ocean Festival, Environment and Sustainability, Exhibitions
Sat 7 Dec
10.00 AM - 2.00 PM
Art for the Ocean
An Art Exhibition donating 10% of all sales to ORRCA - Ocean inspired artwork - Painting, drawing and sculpture.
Sugar House Studio Unit 2, 73 Winbourne Street, Brookvale
Aquatic, Art and Culture, Ocean Festival, Environment and Sustainability, Exhibitions
Sat 7 Dec
1.30 PM - 3.30 PM
Artist Book Workshop with Dinesh Pasupathyrajan
What is an artist's book? Discover Dinesh Pasupathyrajan's style of artist book in this hands on workshop.
Manly Library in the Creative Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Education and Learning
Sun 8 Dec
10.00 AM - 2.00 PM
Art for the Ocean
An Art Exhibition donating 10% of all sales to ORRCA - Ocean inspired artwork - Painting, drawing and sculpture.
Sugar House Studio Unit 2, 73 Winbourne Street, Brookvale
Aquatic, Art and Culture, Ocean Festival, Environment and Sustainability, Exhibitions
Sun 8 Dec
12.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Introduction to Nature Journalling Workshop
Interested in learning more about nature journalling? In celebration of the Northern Beaches Ocean Festival, this workshop will teach you the practice of recording your personal observations and connect you with the natural world. Ages 18+
Manly Library in the Creative Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Ocean Festival, Education and Learning, Seniors, Youth
Thu 12 Dec
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM
Exhibition Opening: The Water Understands
Join us for the opening event of our new exhibition.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Fri 13 Dec
Sun 16 Feb
The Water Understands
13 December 2024 - 16 February 2025. This exhibition takes Ralph Waldo Emerson’s poem Water as a starting point to interrogate water as a life-giving element.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 13 Dec
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Members and Volunteers Preview: The Water Understands
Join us for a preview tour of our new exhibition, The Water Understands.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Fri 13 Dec
Sun 16 Feb
Water: Collection Stories
13 December 2024 – 16 February 2025. In this exhibition, ceramics, paintings, prints and photographs from MAG&M’s varied Collection coalesce to focus our attention on water.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M future exhibition
Sat 14 Dec
Tue 28 Jan
Draw. Paint. Create: Drop-in and make a postcard!
Drop-in to the gallery and create a postcard using watercolours in this free self-guided activity.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, MAG&M Talks and Events, Education and Learning, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 8 Jan
Sun 12 Jan
In the Language of Form
The Language of Form presents the sculptural work of artist Kitty Silver. The Language of Form explores the expression of intangible feelings through sculpture of the human form.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space, Exhibitions
Thu 9 Jan
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM
Art Up Late
Drop in to enjoy a welcome drink and walking conversations through The Water Understands exhibition at Manly Art Gallery & Museum, supported by Sydney Festival.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, Experiences and Performances, MAG&M Talks and Events
Fri 10 Jan
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!
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 16 Jan
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM
Art Up Late
Drop in to enjoy a welcome drink and walking conversations through The Water Understands exhibition at Manly Art Gallery & Museum, supported by Sydney Festival.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, Experiences and Performances, MAG&M Talks and Events
Thu 16 Jan
6.00 PM - 7.30 PM
CURRENTS: The Water Understands panel discussion
Join three contemporary creatives in discussion with Arts Hub's Visual Arts Editor Gina Fairley as part of the 2025 Sydney Festival.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, Experiences and Performances, MAG&M Talks and Events
Fri 17 Jan
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!
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Sat 18 Jan
10.00 AM - 5.00 PM
The Yarning: Fibre Arts Festival
A one-day festival celebrating the fibre arts community!
Curl Curl Creative Space, 105 Abbott Road Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space
Thu 23 Jan
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM
Art Up Late
Drop in to enjoy a welcome drink and walking conversations through The Water Understands exhibition at Manly Art Gallery & Museum, supported by Sydney Festival.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, Experiences and Performances, MAG&M Talks and Events
Thu 23 Jan
7.00 PM - 8.00 PM
Creatives Connect: Conversations with Curators
Part of Art Up Late, an evening for curators to gather, hear from MAG&M's Curators, and discuss their craft.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1A West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Creative Toolkit, MAG&M Talks and Events
Fri 24 Jan
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!
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Fri 31 Jan
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!
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Mon 10 Feb
10.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Workshop: Two ways with watercolour with Leah Bullen
Join artist Leah Bullen and discover two approaches to watercolour - watercolour painting and watercolour monotype printing in this 3-hr workshop.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events, Education and Learning
Fri 21 Feb
Sun 6 Apr
Out Front 2025: HSC Visual Arts
21 February – 6 April 2025. A curated selection of artworks by HSC Visual Arts students from secondary schools across the Northern Beaches
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 21 Feb
Sun 6 Apr
Residue + Response
21 February – 6 April 2025. Residue + Response: 5th Tamworth Textile Triennial is a celebration of 50 years of the National Textile Collection
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M future exhibition
Thu 27 Feb
5.00 PM - 7.30 PM
Out Front 2025: Professional Development and Mentoring Seminar
The Program aims to support students in their transition to becoming emerging creative practitioners.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
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 future exhibition
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 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
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
