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July 2019
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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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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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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Olive Tree | Winter Market
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.
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FREE FUN ART ACTIVITIES throughout the holidays | Cool Art July
Free self-directed activities available throughout the holidays.
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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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Conversations: Art and Dementia Community Day
Conversations, artmaking and morning tea, for people living with memory loss and support people.
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Valuing Your Work | NAVA workshop
This workshop covers the fundamental principles in valuing and pricing your work as an artist. We will cover best practice standards in pricing structures, payment schedules and artist rights in this interactive workshop designed to increase the professional capacity of Australian artists. Participants are asked to bring a laptop or pad if they have one. Register through EventBrite NAVA is also presenting a second free Professional Development event in the Hunter Region: Grant Writing Wednesday 7 August 2019 | 4.00 pm –…
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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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Landscape of Music at MRAG
In collaboration with the Newcastle Music Festival 2019, MRAG presents Landscape of Music. Enjoy jazz and more from brilliant vocalist/bassist Heather Price in concert with pianist Terence Koo surrounded by the warmth and colour of artist Cutler Footway's landscapes at the wonderful Maitland Regional Art Gallery. Includes a complimentary glass of wine from Tyrrell's Wines and refreshments on arrival. Sunday 11 August Refreshments: 6:00pm Performance: 6:30 – 7:30pm To purchase tickets click here Price Adult - $25.00 MRAG Member -…
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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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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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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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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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