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January 2020
Yoga in the Gallery
Mats and masterpieces come together at MRAG this summer in a 60 minute exploration of yoga as a form of art appreciation and self-expression. No previous yoga experience required! 4 years +, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult Bookings essential. Click here to book through EventBrite
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LEGACY: Exploration of Culture through dance with Emily Punu
Experience aspects of Aboriginal culture through movement with Emily Punu. 4 years +, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
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Snake Saftey with Wildlife Rescuer Teresa Purnell
Volunteer snake catcher, educator and natural history illustrator Teresa Purnell presents SnakeAbout an exhibition of serpentine splendour. Teresa, whose unofficial mission statement is to “enlighten, not frighten” will share her exquisite drawings and snake knowledge with visitors.
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Creating Characters
Join Artist Dale Forward as he shows you how to create your own imaginary comic character. 8- 12 years Bookings essential. Click here to book through EventBrite
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Children’s Christmas Party 2019
Come celebrate with the Art Tutors at a special Christmas Party.
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(left) John Turier, Buffalo Bill (detail) 2019, timber and paint, 1450 x 1450cm x 15cm. (right) Nicola Hensel, Archipelago of the Broken (detail) from the Maps for the Ever-Renewable Heart series 2019, ink and gouache on paper, 55 x 63cm.
Summer Season Celebration
Summer is here! and whilst we wait for rain, let’s celebrate our arid land, its First Peoples, excess of slithery reptiles, quirk and ingenuity!
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OLIVE TREE | XMAS MARKET
The Olive Tree Market will come alive with four Seasonal Markets at Maitland Regional Art Gallery in 2019. Each market will showcase a new line-up of the region’s most talented creatives with a seasonal theme. Wander amongst vibrant eclectic stalls, meet the artists and discover work straight from the hands of the makers. Relax to the sounds of talented local musicians, enjoy great food and spend the day exploring the Art Gallery. For stalls, apply online Join us for a…
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School Holiday Fun
Drop into MRAG these school holidays and see-make-do. Self-directed activities available, all day, every day; crack the code with one of our CodeBreaker activities or embark on a treasure hunt and search for the Golden Poo! Visit the front desk and ask for: Code Breaker 1 & 2 Colour Code Breaker Search for the Golden Poo Stories from Wonnarua Country Codebreaker and Wandering Words Every day there will be something to do at MRAG!
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Maitland Art Playgroup
Maitland Art Playgroup at Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG) in 2019. Following on from a very successful year in 2018, Maitland Art Playgroup is back at MRAG for 2019. Playgroup offers children ages 0-6 years an opportunity to learn through play, develop social skills and make friends in a safe and stimulating environment. A $5 weekly session fee per family applies. 0 - 6 years | Thursday 10.00am – 12noon 0 - 6 years | Friday 10.00am – 12noon For more information head…
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Upstage Youth Theatre presents DNA by Dennis Kelly
A group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. But when they find that the cover-up unites them and brings harmony to their otherwise fractious lives, where’s the incentive to put things right…?
Director and Actor’s Ensemble teacher, Jess Rose is joined by a talented group of creatives to bring this story to life.
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SEE-MAKE-DO Workshops | Cool Art July
Workshops inspired by MRAG artworks and exhibitions currently on show at the art gallery!
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Connecting to Country through Dance | NAIDOC WEEK EVENTS
Experience aspects of Aboriginal culture through movement with Emily Punu in these free workshops.
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Connecting to Country through Dance | NAIDOC WEEK EVENTS
Experience aspects of Aboriginal culture through movement with Emily Punu in these free workshops. For ages 0–8 with carers, Free Bookings not required. Children participating in activities must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Parents and carers free. MRAG reserves the right to alter or cancel any activities where necessary. Maitland Regional Art Gallery as a department of Maitland City Council reproduces written material, photographic or video images of individuals and groups in its publications, promotional material and on…
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2019 NAIDOC Family Fun Day at Maitland Park
Organised by Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council
MRAG Art workshop at MCC tent – drop in for free art activities.
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Image: Artworks created by students from the 7 participating schools
Welcome to Stories from Wonnarua Country
Come and join the artists and their school communities in celebration of this exhibition. Join everyone for a special Welcome to the artists from 7 local schools who have created the artworks that make up Stories from Wonnarua Country and enjoy lunch in the gallery garden.
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