What's on?

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


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 22 Nov
5.30 PM - 8.00 PM
food in ceramic bowls

Hyphenated - Feast

Join us for a night of delicious food, art and conversation at our inaugural community ‘feast’ in the gallery.
Manly Art Gallery and Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Hyphenated, Experiences and Performances, MAG&M Talks and Events, Exhibitions
Thu 12 Dec
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM
Artwork by Shaun Gladwell

Exhibition Opening: The Water Understands

Join us for the opening event of our new exhibition.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
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

Drop in to enjoy a welcome drink and walking conversations through The Water Understands exhibition at Manly Art Gallery & Museum, supported by 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 16 Jan
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM
Art Up Late MAGM (Photo by Kayapa Creative Studio)

Art Up Late

Drop in to enjoy a welcome drink and walking conversations through The Water Understands exhibition at Manly Art Gallery & Museum, supported by 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 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

Drop in to enjoy a welcome drink and walking conversations through The Water Understands exhibition at Manly Art Gallery & Museum, supported by 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
Mon 10 Feb
10.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Watercolour monotype

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