What's on?

Discover more about our upcoming programs, talks and events below.


Sat 14 Dec
Tue 28 Jan
watercolour paints and paper

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
Thu 9 Jan
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM
Art Up Late MAGM (Photo by Kayapa Creative Studio)

Art Up Late: Sydney Festival 2025

Soak up fresh perspectives with talks, deep dive into the art with our curators, and explore The Water Understands exhibition with live music and a refreshing glass.
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
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM
Art Up Late MAGM (Photo by Kayapa Creative Studio)

Art Up Late: Sydney Festival 2025

Soak up fresh perspectives with talks, deep dive into the art with our curators, and explore The Water Understands exhibition with live music and a refreshing glass.
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
L-R: Jacob Nash, Shaun Gladwell (video still from Video still ‘Homo Suburbiensis’) and Sophie Hutchings (photo by Luke Dubbelde)

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
Thu 23 Jan
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM
Art Up Late MAGM (Photo by Kayapa Creative Studio)

Art Up Late: Sydney Festival 2025

Soak up fresh perspectives with talks, deep dive into the art with our curators, and explore The Water Understands exhibition with live music and a refreshing glass.
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
Two people stand either side of a painting, lifting it onto a rack. They are wearing white gloves and surrounded by other paintings.

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
Wed 29 Jan
Wed 18 Jun
Woman at easel life drawing sketch

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
Tue 4 Feb
Tue 24 Jun
Black and white ink sketch of male model

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
Mon 10 Feb
10.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Blue, mauve and yellow underwater watercolour painting

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 14 Feb
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM
four musicians stand in front of brick wall looking in different directions, two holding instruments

Music at MAG&M: Eishan Ensemble

ARIA-nominated Eishan Ensemble draws on contemporary and classical music traditions of both East and West. Variously described as “Persian chamber jazz” and “Eastern jazz fusion”, Eishan defies neat labels.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Live Music, Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Wed 26 Feb
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM
Two young people smiling at each other

Mardi Gras 2025: Celebrating You - Past Present Future

Join us for a vibrant celebration of queer joy, community, and connection as we honour every version of you - past, present, and future.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Experiences and Performances, MAG&M Talks and Events, Youth, Mardi Gras