What's on?

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


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
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: 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
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM
Art Up Late MAGM (Photo by Kayapa Creative Studio)

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
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: 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
Two people stand either side of a painting, lifting it onto a rack. They are wearing white gloves and surrounded by other paintings.

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
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