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May 2019
Mother’s Day 15% discount sale
There is no better place to buy your mum a unique handmade treasure this Mother’s Day than from the MRAG Shop. And to make choosing even easier we are taking 15% off storewide from Saturday 4 to Friday 10 May. * No further discounts apply.
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Olive Tree Art & Design Market
The Olive Tree Market will come alive with four Seasonal Markets at Maitland Regional Art Gallery in 2019. Each market will showcase 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, participate in family Autumn themed craft and spend the day exploring the Art Gallery. MRAG is a multi-award winning cultural facility and an excellent destination for those looking for…
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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 and those from Indigenous cultures to connect with art and community.
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Felt Cushions and vessel by Giselle Penn available in the Gallery Shop.
Meet the Maker with Giselle Penn
Join Giselle in store for a meet the maker, where she will be creating felted pieces and discussing how her practice revolves around the materials she uses and involves endless discovery and manipulation of both function and form.
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Cutler Footway, My north, 2016–17, acrylic on canvas, 150 × 150cm
Perception and Place
The meanings and affinities of place are personal, redefined through creative witness.
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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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Cutler Footway, Still life with sugar bananas, shells and landscape, 2011–14, acrylic on canvas, 90 × 90cm
Sunday Studio with artist Cutler Footway
Join artist Cutler Footway for a life drawing session in the gallery amongst the My North exhibition.
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Inside Out
Inside Out is an inclusive group of artists who live or work in and around the Maitland region. The group, now an independent entity, is an initiative born from Octapod's professional development program supported by Accessible Arts and Ability Links NSW. This Artist Run Initiative meet on a monthly basis at Maitland Regional Art Gallery with the support of Octapod to pursue professional development, creative career and networking opportunities. This diverse group of emerging and mid-career artists are committed to…
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Suenna Jeong St George Girls High School, Daydream
Operation Art Launch | Presentation to Maitland Hospital
Linking to Operation Art is the presentation of selected Operation Art artworks to a local hospital. This year six artworks by students from Hunter-Central Coast schools will be presented to Maitland Hospital.
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HOW TO: Submitting an Exhibition Proposal
Are you an artist or curator who would like to submit a proposal for an exhibition at MRAG? Before submitting an exhibition proposal for consideration you are encouraged to attend an information session with the Senior Curator to have a better understanding of the current MRAG exhibition program and how you could contribute. Please confirm your place in the session by sending an email to the Senior Curator kim.blunt@maitland.nsw.gov.au
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Conversations: Art and Dementia Community Day
Conversations, artmaking and morning tea, for people living with memory loss and support people.
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Free Art Sundays for All Ages
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
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Open Art
Maitland Regional Art Gallery is inviting you to participate in our pilot program for people with dementia and their carers. Using art and the creative process, participants gain intellectual and creative stimulation in a safe, friendly and supportive environment.
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Art and Heritage Tour
The Maitland Regional Art Gallery – Art and Heritage Tour is an audio tour of the art and history that make the Art Gallery a unique cultural site. The content draws on artists’ voices, oral histories, historical documents, and old and new photographs. Available at reception desk, and as a free app
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