What's on?

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


Fri 26 Jul
5.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Kristina Wilson

Creative Open Happy Hour

Experience art after dark at MAG&M's Happy Hour. View exhibitions by Katy B. Plummer and Western Desert Artists, live music by Kristina Wilson and Ethan Saunders, and episodic performance art by Kuba & Szymon Dorabialski. Sponsored by Little Ripples Wine.
Manly Art Gallery and Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Creative Open, Exhibitions, Experiences and Performances, Live music, MAG&M Talks and Events, Exhibitions, Music and Dance
Wed 31 Jan
Wed 20 Nov
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Life Drawing Studio: Mona Vale Creative Space Gallery

Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes!  Hone your skills in these untutored, relaxed and friendly sessions.
Level 1, Mona Vale Civic Centre 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Council Events, Life Drawing, MAG&M Talks and Events, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery
Tue 6 Feb
Tue 26 Nov
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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
Fri 31 May
Fri 28 Jun
Photo of three hand-woven shapes using rafia. A large pink oval at the bottom, a smaller red oval on the right, and a small green star on the top left.

Weaving Stories Workshops at Mona Vale

The 2024 Weaving Stories workshops, as part of the Gaimariagal Festival, offer a unique opportunity to engage with local Aboriginal Knowledge Holders and a Traditional Master Weaver and explore your own creativity.
Mona Vale Creative Gallery, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events, Weaving Bridges, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery
Mon 8 Jul
10.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Drawing of interior scenes

Drawing Masterclass Series: Hadyn Wilson - Drawing in relief

As part of our Collection 100 centenary celebrations during 2024, we’ve invited four artists represented in the MAG&M collection to each present a masterclass.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M Talks and Events, Education and Learning
Wed 17 Jul
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Workshop: Zines & Patches with Katy B Plummer

Create zines and patches with your family in this workshop exploring creative lineage.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, MAG&M Talks and Events, Education and Learning
Thu 1 Aug
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM
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Launch 2024 Environmental Art & Design Prize

Join visual artist and 2024 judge Trent Jansen and the finalists in the Environmental Art & Design Prize for the announcement of the 2024 awards.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Sat 3 Aug
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Elliot Bastianon, Oregon Chair

Meet the Designers: 2024 Environmental Art & Design Prize

A fast-moving opportunity to engage with the designers as you move around the gallery freely, listening to
stories of inspiration and the creative process.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Road North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Sat 10 Aug
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Alex Wisser, Mine

Meet the Artists: 2024 Environmental Art & Design Prize

A fast-moving opportunity to engage with the artists as you move around the gallery freely, listening to
stories of inspiration and the creative process.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Thu 15 Aug
6.00 PM - 7.30 PM
Winner 2023 - Interdisciplinary collab - Kandos School of Cultural Adaptation Land Studio

Collective Action: CEAD Panel Discussion

You are invited to join MAG&M’s Collective for Environmental Art & Design (CEAD) at the first panel discussion of this new initiative.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1a West Esplanade, Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Sat 17 Aug
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Claudia Padman, The Salvaging

Meet the Young Artists/Designers: 2024 Environmental Art & Design Prize

A fast-moving opportunity to engage with the young artists and designers as you move around the gallery
freely, listening to stories of inspiration and the creative process.
Mona Vale Creative Space Gallery 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events