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Tue 13 May
Tue 25 Nov
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
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
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
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
Sun 29 Mar
Suzy O'Rourke - Design, Art and Interiors
Suzy O’Rourke is an Australian artist and designer based in Sydney, offering bespoke interior design services, original artworks, handmade ceramics, and custom furniture, all inspired by nature, architecture, and mid-20th-century design aesthetics.
Art and Culture, Mona Vale Creative Pop-up
Wed 4 Jun
4.00 PM - 5.45 PM
Pride Month: hobbyspace with headspace at Mona Vale
hobbyspace is a creative hub for young people to explore different forms of art and self expression mindfully hosted by headspace.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Youth, Mardi Gras
Thu 5 Jun
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Arts, Craft, and Chat with Belong Club
Join Belong Club and get creative, relax, and connect with others at the Creative Library at Manly.
The Creative Library at Manly Level 1, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Disability
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, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, 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, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, 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, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Sun 8 Jun
12.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Introduction to Nature Journalling Workshop
Interested in learning more about nature journalling? In celebration of World Environment Day, this workshop will teach you the practise 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, Education and Learning, Seniors, Youth
Sun 8 Jun
12.00 PM - 1.30 PM
Manly Cove Walk: Welcome to Wherever You Are
Join Edmund Mooney on an artist-led sound walk.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, 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, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, 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
Fri 13 Jun
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Mona Vale with Caroline Glass-Pattison and Karleen Green
Engage with Aboriginal knowledge holders and a traditional master weaver while exploring your own creativity at Mona Vale. Ages 12+
Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Education and Learning, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, Seniors, Youth
Fri 13 Jun
Sun 22 Jun
In the Stillness Between
Photography exhibition by Laetitia Touyeras at Curl Curl Creative Space
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Road North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space, Exhibitions
Sat 14 Jun
1.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Pride Month: Lyric as Resistance with Willo Drummond
Join Willo Drummond, a poet and lecturer in creative writing, for a poetry workshop this pride month. Ages 18 and over.
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Art and Culture, Council Events, Education and Learning, Mardi Gras
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 19 Jun
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Arts, Craft, and Chat with Belong Club
Join Belong Club and get creative, relax, and connect with others at the Creative Library at Manly.
The Creative Library at Manly Level 1, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Disability
Thu 19 Jun
5.30 PM - 7.00 PM
Refugee Week film screening: Cast from the Storm
Join us for a Refugee Week screening of Cast from the Storm, a film about the extraordinary stories of a group of teenagers.
Warringah Mall Library Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Art and Culture, Council Events, Education and Learning, Seniors, Youth
Fri 20 Jun
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Manly with Caroline Glass-Pattison and Karleen Green
Engage with Aboriginal knowledge holders and a traditional master weaver while exploring your own creativity at Manly. Ages 12+
The Creative Library, Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors, Youth
Fri 20 Jun
3.00 PM - 4.45 PM
Refugee Week film screening: Scattered People
Join us for a Refugee Week film screening of Scattered People, an Australian documentary. An Ngo Lang, a writer, speaker, and actor based in Sydney will introduce the documentary.
Manly Library 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Education and Learning, Seniors, Youth
Sat 21 Jun
1.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Pride Month: Film screening
Join us for a Pride Month screening of this classic Australian film, an unforgettable gem full of glamour, extravagant costumes and endearing characters! Ages 18 and over
Manly Library 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Mardi Gras
Sun 22 Jun
1.45 PM - 3.45 PM
Australian Poetry Slam: Workshop
Writers, get inspired with a spoken word workshop led by a professional slam artist, ahead of the Northern Beaches Heat of the Australian Poetry Slam.
Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Education and Learning, Seniors, Youth
Wed 25 Jun
Sun 6 Jul
Uniquely Us
Northern Beaches Artists group exhibition
105 Abbott Rd Curl curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space
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 27 Jun
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Mona Vale with Caroline Glass-Pattison and Karleen Green
Engage with Aboriginal knowledge holders and a traditional master weaver while exploring your own creativity at Mona Vale. Ages 12+
Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Education and Learning, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, Seniors, Youth
Sat 28 Jun
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Manly with Caroline Glass-Pattison and Karleen Green
Engage with Aboriginal knowledge holders and a traditional master weaver while exploring your own creativity at Manly. Ages 12+
The Creative Library, Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors, Youth
Sat 28 Jun
4.30 PM - 6.00 PM
Australian Poetry Slam: Northern Beaches Heat
This June, join us at Manly Library as we host Word Travels for the Northern Beaches Heat of the 2025 Australian Poetry Slam.
Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Education and Learning, Seniors, Youth
Fri 4 Jul
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Mona Vale with Caroline Glass-Pattison and Karleen Green
Engage with Aboriginal knowledge holders and a traditional master weaver while exploring your own creativity at Mona Vale. Ages 12+
Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Education and Learning, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, Seniors, Youth
Tue 8 Jul
9.30 AM - 10.30 AM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Mona Vale with Jodie Dowd
Join us during NAIDOC Week and learn the art of weaving in a hands-on experience with local artist Jodie Dowd at Mona Vale. Suitable for children and youth ages 8+
Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Library School Holiday Programs, Mona Vale Creative Pop-up, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, School Holidays, Youth
Tue 8 Jul
10.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Mona Vale with Jodie Dowd
Join us during NAIDOC Week and learn the art of weaving in a hands-on experience with local artist Jodie Dowd at Mona Vale. Suitable for children and youth ages 8+
Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Library School Holiday Programs, Mona Vale Creative Pop-up, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, School Holidays, Youth
Tue 8 Jul
12.00 PM - 1.00 PM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Mona Vale with Jodie Dowd
Join us during NAIDOC Week and learn the art of weaving in a hands-on experience with local artist Jodie Dowd at Mona Vale. Suitable for children and youth ages 8+
Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Library School Holiday Programs, Mona Vale Creative Pop-up, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 9 Jul
9.30 AM - 10.30 PM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Manly with Jodie Dowd
Join us during NAIDOC Week and learn the art of weaving in a hands-on experience with local artist Jodie Dowd at Manly. Suitable for children and youth ages 8+
The Creative Library, Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 9 Jul
10.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Manly with Jodie Dowd
Join us during NAIDOC Week and learn the art of weaving in a hands-on experience with local artist Jodie Dowd at Manly. Suitable for children and youth ages 8+
The Creative Library, Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 9 Jul
12.00 PM - 1.00 PM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Manly with Jodie Dowd
Join us during NAIDOC Week and learn the art of weaving in a hands-on experience with local artist Jodie Dowd at Manly. Suitable for children and youth ages 8+
The Creative Library, Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 16 Jul
Thu 17 Jul
Kids Holiday Workshops: Creative Climate Play – Marine Life Mission
Explore marine sustainability through art and interactive technology in an immersive half-day experience!
Level 1, Mona Vale Civic Centre 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Workshops and Talks, Plastic Free July, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, School Holidays, Youth
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
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
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
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
