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December 2020
MRAG Social Script and Visual Schedule for visitors to the Gallery
Would you like to know a bit about the Gallery before you arrive for a visit?
Or perhaps members of your family or some of your your friends might be more comfortable having a look through the Gallery Social Script before they come here?
This way you know what to expect and what you might be able to see and do here...
June 2021
Conversations: Art and Dementia Community Day
Conversations: Art and Dementia the second Thursday at 10.30 am and last Tuesday at 1pm of each month, bookings are essential to keep groups small and personal.
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Conversations: Art and Dementia Community Day
Conversations: Art and Dementia the second Thursday at 10.30 am and last Tuesday at 1pm of each month, bookings are essential to keep groups small and personal.
Find out more »August 2021
Art and Heritage Tour
We love sharing information about the Gallery, it's history and the exhibitions on display. Please get in touch if you would like to book a guided tour. (Guided tours subject to staff availability)
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Code Breakers
Are you good at solving puzzles? Do you think that you can locate some hidden features in the art gallery? If so, grab yourself a clipboard with Code Breaker from the art gallery Front Desk and use the clues to break the code!
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MRAG Contemporary Art Sale Opening, 19 October 2018
MRAGM Art Sale 2021 Opening night event – CANCELLED
With the recent escalation of Public Health orders affecting Greater Sydney and regional NSW and to keep our community safe, the Gallery has decided to cancel our MRAG Members Art Sale Opening Night event. However, the Art Sale is still on and you can purchase a great work of art by visiting the Gallery from 10am Friday August 6, right through to 5pm Sunday September 12. We look forward to welcoming you and thank you for your support.
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Free Art Sundays for All Ages
BOOKINGS REQUIRED. Every Sunday families are welcome to book in to attend free art activities inspired by the exhibitions on display. Our activities are designed for kids of all ages, and as a family you can all join in and get creative. Each activity takes around half an hour to complete.
Art Sunday is staffed by qualified art teachers. The workshop is 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 during Art Sundays
Art Materials proudly supported by CleverPatch
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Les Darcy (detail), c.1915-1917, Silver gelatin print, Purchased by Maitland Regional Art Gallery, 2004
The Les Darcy Collection, Curator Talk with Cheryl Farrell
Join Collection Curator Cheryl Farrell for an insightful look at MRAG’s Les Darcy collection and hear the stories behind the objects.
Bookings required via Eventbrite
Find out more »September 2021
Artist Patricia Piccinini standing in front of Skywhale, 2013, nylon, polyester, nomex, hyperlast, cable, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, Gift of anonymous donor 2019, Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program.
Skywhales: Every Hear Sings | Patricia Piccinini
Patricia Piccinini’s Skywhales: Every heart sings is coming to Maitland!
Experience the magic of Skywhale and Skywhalepapa, two hot air balloon sculptures, as they come to life in the glow of sunrise.
Saturday 18 September, 5.00am – 8.00am
Maitland Regional Athletics Centre, High St, Maitland NSW 2320 (Next to Maitland Regional Art Gallery)
Free, all welcome
Bookings essential via Eventbrite
Find out more »October 2021
Bianca Elmir
The BAM (Believe, Achieve, Motivate) Workout for Women
MRAG and the PCYC are pleased to be able to present the opportunity for you to join champion boxer Bianca Elmir for a boxing workout.
Friday, July 23 or Friday, July 30
5.30pm – 6.30 pm
Women only, 14 years +
Bookings essential via Eventbrite