MRAG focuses on arts education and repeat visitation, it aims to deliver high quality, energetic, and accessible art, cultural programming and enjoyment for the growing community of Maitland and its visitors.
MRAG’s mission statement aligns with Maitland City Council’s vision to support a vibrant, healthy, equitable and informed community in the City of Maitland.
MRAG shall be seen by the community of Maitland and its visitors as a place of inspiration which is a lively, accessible, welcoming and enjoyable destination that adds to the diversity and vibrancy of the City of Maitland and encourages repeat visitation, learning and social interaction.
1ST PRIZE:
11 week exhibition at MRAG from 24.8.12 to 11.11.12.
The winner will be offered up to 15.8 running metres of wall space or up to 46.8 square metres of floor space.
Eligible applicants must be 25 years or under and a resident of the Hunter Valley.
Phone: (02) 4934 9858
Fax: (02) 4933 1657
Email: lindag@maitland.nsw.gov.au
For toddlers aged 2-5 and their parents or carers
10:30am -11:30am.
$8 members / $10 non-members
Book in weekly or for the full term. Bookings before the date are recommended.
All materials are included
Pipsqueak is a fantastic art program for little ones. Look at art, play games, sing songs, read books and make works of art, all inspired by the current exhibitions from across the gallery.
Pipsqueak for toddlers aged 2 -5
For toddlers aged 2-5 and their parents or carers
10:30am -11:30am.
$8 members / $10 non-members
Book in weekly or for the full term. Bookings before the date are recommended.
All materials are included
Pipsqueak is a fantastic art program for little ones. Look at art, play games, sing songs, read books and make works of art, all inspired by the current exhibitions from across the gallery.
For children of all ages and their families.
11:00am - 1:00pm every Sunday
Every Sunday, MRAG invites families to drop into the art gallery for free art activities inspired by the exhibitions on display. No bookings are required and all materials are provided.Our activities are designed for kids of all ages, and as a family you may either simplify or elaborate on the activity which takes around half an hour to complete. While you are here,you can also have a look at the Art Factory’s current exhibition and project spaces, and visit the exhibition from which our activity has been inspired.
Art Sundays is staffed by MRAG volunteers, and is a program designed to encourage parents and children to add to their experience of the gallery by accessing hands-on activities in a family friendly environment.
PLEASE NOTE children cannot be left unattended.
Day: Wednesday evenings
Time: 6.30 pm - 8.30pm
Cost: Members $26, Non Members $28, Pensioners and Concession $24, Children $22
Learn fundamental and advanced drawing and painting skills. Develop creative thinking skills to find your own themes and subjects of interest. Explore various artistic media. Suitable for beginners through to experienced artists. Traditional or contemporary.
Artist/tutor, Stephen James’ individually focused process lets you learn at your own pace and attend as your schedule allows. A supportive, relaxing art experience.
Email: steve@huntervalleyart.com.au
Website: www.stephenjames.com.au
Phone: 0412 560 594 or 4938 3814
10 am - 4 pm
Members: $70
Non Members: $77
Depression affects one in five Australians. For some, depression is short term; for others, it is a recurring motif throughout their lives. Depression often causes people to withdraw and become lost in their feelings, whereas art activities offer a means to release negative emotions and reconnect with people.
Karen is an Art Therapist and has suffered from depression and anxiety. Art therapy is the means she found to be most beneficial for both understanding these emotional states and for ensuring they have no further place in her life.
Email:karenadler222@gmail.com
Ph: 0420 593 121
9.30 am - 4 pm
$250 members / $275 non-members
Controlling the interaction of various materials is a prime focus in this workshop, as mixing media or materials, should be a means to empower communication.
Drawing and painting exercises will stimulate contemporary visual practice including how to control colour, understanding the power of line, how to use glazing and the layering of collage and pigment in a more focused way. Mixing oil and water based materials will be featured. All techniques will be demonstrated with plenty of time to develop your own ideas.
Days: 5 x Thursday mornings
Time: 10.30am - 1pm
Cost: Members $100 Non Members $120
Drop in students most welcome - Members $25 per session Non Members $29 per session - please call ahead
Payment must be made prior to class.
Watercolour has an ability to allow painters free expression by the very nature of being a fluid medium with brilliant or subtle transparent colours. Come and enjoy exploring the possibilities of painting expressive and challenging ideas in a relaxed atmosphere where there are no hard rules.
Email:ileana55@hotmail.com
Ph: 4984 9410 or 0407 249 438
Days: 5 x Saturdays
Time: 10.30am - 1pm
Cost: Members $125 Non Members $150
Payment must be made prior to class
The focus of this five week course will be drawing the human figure expressively and looking at how the masters achieved this aim. Techniques in pencil or charcoal drawing will be a starting point followed by ink or wet mediums.
Beginners and experienced students will be guided and encouraged to develop at their own pace.
Come and enjoy a morning of drawing from a life model in a relaxed atmosphere and see what creative talents are released. Morning tea and some materials will be supplied.
Email:ileana55@hotmail.com
Phone: 4984 9410 or 0407 249 438
Special Opening Celebration:
Thursday 7 June, 6.00 - 8.30pm
A fund-raising exhibition and art sale
coordinated by MRAGM
Exhibition Dates: 7 - 24 June 2012
- Prints for sale – Hand picked by the Director.
- Director available for purchase advice.
- Add art to your collection or add art to your walls.
- Prices for everybody.
Address 230 High Street,
PO Box 220 Maitland NSW 2320
Phone 02 4934 9859
The Art Gallery Trading Hours
Tuesday - Sunday > 10:00am - 5:00pm
The Gallery Shop Trading Hours
Tuesday - Sunday > 10:00am - 4:45pm
Art Gallery Cafe Trading Hours
CLOSED Mondays & Public Holidays
© maitland regional art gallery 2012