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
Thu 13 Mar
Thu 8 May
Augmented reality artwork

Climate Sign Archive: weekly curator walk through

Join curator Ben Rak on a guided walk through of our augmented reality exhibition by Anna Madeleine Raupach.
1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Public Art and Walks, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events, Education and Learning, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery
Thu 27 Mar
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
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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
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events, Seniors
Thu 10 Apr
3.00 PM - 5.00 PM
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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
Art and Culture, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events, Youth Week, Youth
Tue 15 Apr
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
Painting of two figures reaching into tree with white dove

Kids School Holiday Workshop: Storytelling Collage

This workshop will take budding young artists on a playful exploration of ideas drawn from everyday life.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events, Education and Learning, School Holidays, Youth
Thu 17 Apr
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
EADP23_B3A9918 © Karen Watson

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
Art and Culture, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events
Thu 24 Apr
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
20240830ClayonCountry_29A061_169.jpg

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
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events, 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
Sun 4 May
4.30 PM - 6.30 PM
Anna Setton

Music at MAG&M - Anna Setton Trio (BRA)

Brazilian Jazz composer, guitarist and vocalist Anna Setton head up Anna Setton Trio for the next Music at MAG&M.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Live music, MAG&M Talks and Events
Thu 8 May
3.00 PM - 5.00 PM
NBC24_MAGMKW_B3A9967 © Karen Watson.jpg

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
Art and Culture, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events, Youth Week, Youth
Thu 15 May
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
EADP23_B3A9918 © Karen Watson

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
Art and Culture, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events
Thu 22 May
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
20240830ClayonCountry_29A061_169.jpg

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
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events, Seniors
Thu 12 Jun
3.00 PM - 5.00 PM
NBC24_MAGMKW_B3A9967 © Karen Watson.jpg

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
Art and Culture, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events, Youth Week, Youth
Thu 19 Jun
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
EADP23_B3A9918 © Karen Watson

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
Art and Culture, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events
Thu 26 Jun
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
20240830ClayonCountry_29A061_169.jpg

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
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events, Seniors