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July 2020
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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Art and Heritage Tour
We love sharing information about the Gallery, it's history and the exhibitions on display. Explore the Gallery at your own pace using the free Art and Heritage Audio Tour available as a free app
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Free Art Sundays for All Ages
BOOKINGS REQUIRED. Every Sunday families are invited to drop into the art gallery for 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
Find out more »June 2020
Conversations: Art and Dementia Community Day
Conversations, artmaking and morning tea, for people living with memory loss and support people.
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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…
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Imaginary Portraits Activity Sheet
Not able to make it to the Gallery in person? We have designed a creative activity, inspired by the Masters & Apprentices exhibition, for you to enjoy at home. Click here to download MRAG's new activity sheet We'd love to see your completed masterpiece, don't forget to share it with us by tagging us on Facebook or Instagram!!!
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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…
Free Guided tours
Explore the Gallery at your own pace using the Art and Heritage Audio Tour available at reception desk, and as a free app. Or get in touch to organise a guided tour with one of the Gallery team members.
Find out more »Free Art Sunday: Grandparents and Grandchildren
MRAG invites families to drop into the art gallery for free art activities inspired by the exhibitions on display. Activities are tailored for grandparents and grandchildren during seniors week. Drop in anytime between 11.00am — 12.30pm No bookings are required, all materials provided.
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Lucas Grogan, The Wrestlers (detail), 2016, ink, acrylic and enamel on archival mount board, 182 x 120.5cm. Purchased by Maitland Regional Art Gallery, 2017
Lucas Grogan | Long Story Short
Lucas Grogan’s work spans multiple disciplines including quilts, murals and painting. As the title suggests, Grogan’s sense of humour has permeated his bold, fastidiously patterned, highly graphic, pun-filled signature blue artworks that reflect his personal experiences in a range of media. This exhibition will include painting, embroidery, quilts and a large immersive wall installation including a mural to be created by the artist during the installation of the exhibition. Other artworks in the exhibition will be borrowed from a number…
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