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Upcoming events
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
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 current exhibition
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 current 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: 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
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
Wed 15 Jan
Tue 21 Jan
Summer Holiday Musical Theatre Workshops
Book in for Summer Holiday Musical Theatre Workshops at Avalon Creative Space run by The Beaches Performing Arts.
Avalon Creative Space Lower ground level, 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach NSW 2107 Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Wed 15 Jan
11.30 AM - 12.30 PM
Author Story Time and Art with Nawras Jabbar
Join author and artist Jawras Jabbar as she leads a special author event, sharing her 11 year refugee journey with a book reading and art activity.
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
Thu 16 Jan
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM
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
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
Fri 17 Jan
Sat 25 Jan
Ghosting the Party
Three generations of women face brutal questions of mortality in this black comedy from Melissa Bubnic.
North Narrabeen Community Centre 2/10 Woorarra Ave North Narrabeen
Art and Culture
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
Sun 19 Jan
8.00 AM - 2.00 PM
Australian Made Markets
A summer market showcasing a range of Australian made goods from over 50 stallholders.
Village Park Mona Vale
Live Music, Art and Culture, Council Events, Australia Day, Live music, Markets, Markets
Thu 23 Jan
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM
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
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
Sat 25 Jan
7.00 PM - 10.00 PM
FREE Music Double-Header at 7th Day Brewery
Two young & talented bands playing for charity on Australia Day long weekend.
7th Day Brewery - 9 Powells Rd Brookvale
Live Music, Art and Culture
Tue 28 Jan
Wed 12 Feb
Lunar New Year Wishing Tree
Write down your dreams for 2025 on a wishing card and hang it on the Lunar New Year wishing tree.
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning
Wed 29 Jan
10.00 AM - 10.30 AM
Lunar New Year Story Time
Join us for a special story time to celebrate Lunar New Year at Warringah Mall Library.
Warringah Mall Library, level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, Music and Dance, School Holidays
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
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
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
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 14 Feb
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM
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
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
Fri 21 Feb
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Members & Volunteers Preview - Out Front 2025: HSC Visual Arts & Residue + Response
Join us for the preview tour of our new exhibitions, Out Front 2025: HSC Visual Arts and Residue + Response: 5th Tamworth Textile Triennial.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Live Music, Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Fri 21 Feb
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM
Exhibition Opening - Out Front 2025: HSC Visual Arts & Residue + Response
Join us for the opening event of our new exhibitions, Out Front 2025: HSC Visual Arts and Residue + Response: 5th Tamworth Textile Triennial.
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
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
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
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 future exhibition
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
Fri 5 Dec
Sun 15 Feb
Garden Variety
5 Decemeber 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
