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December 2020
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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Understanding dementia
Join the Dementia Australia team at MRAG for an introduction to dementia.
This session is suitable for people living with dementia, their family carers, family members and people who want to learn more about dementia.
November 2020
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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Dementia Care Navigator Information Session
Join the Dementia Australia team at MRAG to find out new ways to access dementia services.
This session is suitable for people living with dementia and family members / primary carers and support persons of people living with dementia.
Conversations: Art and Dementia Community Day
Conversations, artmaking and morning tea, for people living with memory loss and support people.
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Journeys | Creative Connections
A great way to connect in a safe environment, the workshop welcomes people with a lived mental health experience to connect with art and community. The third Friday of the month. Lunch included Materials supplied For all enquiries and bookings contact Debra Bollinger, Aftercare, phone: 0408 563 361
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MRAGM Annual General Meeting
Members are invited to join us for the MRAG Members Annual General Meeting. Refreshments from 5.30pm
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Michael Eyes & Gordon Elliot in their home - Photograph by Christopher Pearce
A Passion Shared – exhibition tour
Join collectors Gordon Elliott & Michael Eyes for a personal exhibition tour of 'A Passion Shared'.
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Artist Talk with Georgia Hill
If you want to know more about how to create large scale murals or the local and international art festival scene this is talk is for you.
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2020 Brenda Clouten Memorial Travelling Scholarships for Young Achievers in Visual Arts
Are you an artist, 30 years or younger, who lives or works in the Lower Hunter? Would you like to travel to participate in an artist residency, investigate an art form or extend your artistic practice?
Find out more »April 2020
Long Story Short… What’s your Story?
In the time of love and corona - with all our planned public programs at Maitland Regional Art Gallery put on hold- we all need a laugh and a way to express ourselves. So.... EVERYONE is invited to digitally submit the book of their life! This could be an autobiography, on the history of unicorns or any specific topic, a romance novel, a cookbook or whatever! Be original - be genuine- be you! INSTRUCTIONS Give it the world’s best…
Find out more »March 2020
Open Collection Store
This weekend we invite you to peek through the Collection Room doors, wander through the Collection Store, talk to the MRAG staff and discover the treasures stored inside.
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IF Maitland Festival
The inaugural IF Maitland Festival is a celebration of independent writing and publishing in all its forms. In this age of digital disruption, if you’ve got a book you want to write, a poem to share, or a song to sing, it’s now easier than ever to have work published. IF Maitland wants to help you to tell your story.
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Expressions of interest are open to be a part of Gabfest: A Youth Week Event
Are you 12 -25 and want to get involved? You could hold a stall, sing, dance, read poetry or showcase your talents.
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Lucas Grogan, The Shroud (detail), 2016, cotton on italian wool, venetian lace, chux and cotton, 259×239cm.
Autumn Season Celebration
Roses are red, violets are blue,
7 new exhibitions are ready for you…