What's on?

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


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, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery
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
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
Mon 10 Mar
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
A0053 Carrick-Fox, Ethel - Manly Beach - Summer is Here

Seniors Festival: Bequest Morning Tea

Hear the powerful impact donations and bequests have had on the Manly Art Gallery & Museum for over a century.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events, Seniors Festival, Seniors
Sat 3 May
11.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Samantha Jade, The Mourning Cloak, 2024, hand-printed chromogenic photograph.jpg

Meet the Artist: Samantha Jade

Join us for a meet the artist event with Samantha Jade
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Sat 3 May
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
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Foundations of the Future: A panel discussion on supporting emerging artists

Join Teresa Biet, founder of Art Incubator; Cassandra Bird, Director of Cassandra Bird Gallery; Orson Heinrich, Art Incubator grant recipient and exhibiting artist for this panel discussion on how the creative sector can better support emerging artists.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Thu 29 May
Fri 30 May
Sketchbook with image of yachts in watercolours

Workshop: Travel sketching in Watercolour with Tanya Baily

Join contemporary watercolour artist, Tanya Baily for a 2-day workshop learning to record your travel memories in watercolour.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Rd (Located in Avalon Golf Course) Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events, Education and Learning