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.
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, all materials provided.Our activities are designed for kids of all ages, and as a family you can either simplify or elaborate on the activity which on average, 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.
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 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.
6 weeks commencing Tuesday 21st February and concluding 27th March
Cost: $300 members / $330 non-members (consumables not included) + tool hire fee of $15
Learn the pleasures of working with precious and non-precious metal to fashion items of jewellery and small sculpture.
You will use sterling silver, brass , copper and nickel silver.
You will learn techniques in riveting and gain skills in design layout, drilling, sawing and finishing as well as simple beaded chain process and basic Chain Mail.
Materials and consumables are available for purchase through your tutor.
This course caters for beginners and those with experience working with metal.
Ph: 4966 5135
Mob:0409 826 533
email: brynsam@idyl.com.au
(ONGOING) Wednesday Evenings, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cost: $26 members / $33 non members
All materials supplied
*Class runs every week of school term. First term 1st Feb. to 4th April 2012. No commitment, turn up each week as you please. If your first visit, please confirm with Stephen before attending.
Discover or advance your personal artistic creativity and style. Learn fundamental and advanced skills of drawing and painting. Actively learn creative thinking skills and develop themes and subjects of interest. Explore various artistic media. Artist/ tutor Stephen James individually focussed teaching process lets you learn and progress at your own pace in a supportive, relaxed and friendly environment.
Suitable for beginners through to experienced artists.
Stephen James is a professional artist exhibiting in Sydney and Canberra with experience teaching all ages and skill levels.
0412 560 594 or 4938 3814
steve@huntervalleyart.com.au
www.stephenjames.com.au
Bookings for Stephen’s class are not required, however it is advised you contact him if this is your first time in his class.
Opening celebrations for three new exhibitions
Marnling Press: Michelle Perry and Whaling Road Studios : Diana Davidson and Peter Stevens - featuring prints from many celebrated Australian artists.
40 years, Picture that in Maitland: 1972
What were you doing in 1972 - were you born? Were you working or at school?
Cath Bowen, Maitland Mercury Chief photographer has again curated an exhibitions delving into the Mercury archives to take a peek and revisit 1972 - where you in the paper that year?
Finally, Signed and Famous, an exhibition from the MRAG collection of signed photographs by the rich and famous - just for fun!!
Cost is FREE
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Cost: Members $70 - Non Members $77
The more conscious we become, the more likely we are to make lives for ourselves that are ultimately happy, healthy and satisfying. Art therapy processes are designed to enable us to become more conscious of who we are and why we make the choices we do. Guided drawings can show us what we don’t know about ourselves and can empower us to move more confidently towards fulfilling our unique potential.
Ph: 0420 593 121
karenadler222@gmail.com
Bookings required
Dates: 3 x days, Monday 26th March to Wednesday 28th March
Maximum Class size : 10 students
Cost: Members $250/ Non Members $275
Materials list upon payment
This workshop aims to extend the idea of landscape beyond the usual narrative based format.By considering personal symbols and memories, imagination and abstract ideas, the landscape is able to express a unique sense of place, both personally and site specific.
Drawing and painting exercises will stimulate contemporary visual practice including controlling colour, understanding the power of line, using glazing and building surface texture through layers of collage and pigment saturation.
T: 02 4934 9859
email:lindag@maitland.nsw.gov.au
5 x Thursday mornings from 23rd February to 22nd March
10.30 am - 12.30 pm
Cost-$100 members
$120 non-members
Payments must be made prior to class.
Drop in students are welcome anytime, an added fee of $5 will apply.
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.
Ph: 4984 9410 or 0407 249 438
Email: ileana_55@hotmail.com
Bookings required.
5 x Saturdays from 25th February to 24th March
10.30 am to 1 pm
Members: $120
Non-members: $150
Payments must be made prior to class.
*Morning tea and some materials will be supplied.
If you’ve always wanted to know how to draw the human figure or would like to develop your drawing skills these classes will cater for both. Initially, we will use pencil and charcoal and a classical approach to draw the human figure. As classes progress we will experiment with more expressive approaches and techniques. Come and enjoy a morning of drawing from a life model in a relaxed atmosphere and see what creative talents are released.
Ph: 4984 9410 or 0407 249 438
Email: ileana_55@hotmail.com
Bookings required.
(Every Saturday for 5 weeks) 10.30 am - 1.00 pm
Cost: Members $125 / Non-Members $150
Payments must be made prior to class.
Morning tea and some materials will be supplied.
The focus over the 5 week course will be on the basics of drawing the human figure in classical form from a life model. Techniques in pencil drawing will be a starting point followed by other dry mediums, such as charcoal or pastel if you wish. Beginner and experienced students will be guided and encouraged to develop at own pace.
Come and enjoy a morning of drawing from a life model in a relaxed atmosphere and see what creative talents are released!
Ph: 4984 9410 or 0407 249 438
Email: ileana_55@hotmail.com
Bookings required.
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
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