Upcoming events

Fri 8 Dec
Sun 28 Jul
oel McKenna Cat on Table 2017 Hand-formed ceramic tile 14cm x 17.5cm

Surface Effect: Ceramics Collection Stories

8 December 2023 - 28 July 2024. Ceramics, painting and printmaking, while considered to be different art-making mediums, share the characteristics of being intrinsically linked to the artist’s hand.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M current exhibition
Wed 31 Jan
Wed 19 Jun
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Life Drawing Studio: Mona Vale Creative Space Gallery

Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes!  Hone your skills in these untutored, relaxed and friendly sessions.
Level 1, Mona Vale Civic Centre 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Council Events, Life Drawing, MAG&M Talks and Events, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery
Tue 6 Feb
Tue 25 Jun
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Life Drawing Studio: MAG&M

Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes in the inspiring surrounds of the Gallery. These classes are untutored and open to all…
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade MANLY
Art and Culture, Council Events, Life Drawing, MAG&M Talks and Events, Education and Learning
Wed 21 Feb
Sun 14 Apr
Daniel Mudie Cunningham, Proud Mary

Daniel Mudie Cunningham: Proud Mary

21 Feb – 14 Apr 2024 - Daniel Mudie Cunningham: Proud Mary is a four-channel video projection that documents Daniel Mudie Cunningham’s performances of this iconic song. Chosen as his funeral song, Daniel has vowed to perform a lip-syncing rendition of the song every five years until his death.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M current exhibition, Education and Learning, Exhibitions, Youth, Mardi Gras
Fri 1 Mar
Sun 14 Apr
Eden Stewart Solitude unveiled painting (NBSC Freshwater Senior Campus) (003)

Out Front 2024: Thirty years of Express Yourself

1 Mar - 14 Apr 2024 - An annual exhibition of artworks by HSC Visual Arts students, selected from the 20 secondary schools across Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M current exhibition, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Exhibitions, Youth
Fri 1 Mar
Sun 14 Apr
Collaborative workshop with Studio A and Bushlink

Bleeding Hearts and Morning Glory: Artwork by Guy Fredericks & Chloe Watfern with Studio A

1 Mar – 14 Apr 2024 - A collaborative project developed by artist Guy Fredericks, Studio A, Dr Chloe Watfern, and MAG&M, Bleeding Hearts and Morning Glory is a socially engaged exhibition that encourages people with intellectual disabilities to participate in conversations about climate change.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade MANLY
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M current exhibition, Disability, Education and Learning, Exhibitions, Youth
Wed 20 Mar
Sun 31 Mar

Stunning

Art Exhibition by 30 emerging and established Northern Beaches Artists.
105 Abbott Road North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space, Exhibitions
Wed 20 Mar
3.00 PM - 5.00 PM
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Drop in and Draw at Glen Street

Headspace Brookvale & Glen Street Library are teaming up to hold an art session!
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Art and Culture, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Youth
Tue 26 Mar
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM
MAG&M exhibitions: Tour + Tea

MAG&M exhibitions: Tour + Tea

Enjoy morning tea and a special guided tour by Manly Art Gallery & Museum's curators and learn about our ceramics collection through the artworks in Surface Effect.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Community Group, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events, Seniors Festival
Thu 28 Mar
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM

Create & Connect

Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Thu 4 Apr
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM

Create & Connect

Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Fri 5 Apr
Fri 12 Apr

Amber Oswald - Solo Exhibition

An exhibition exploring the interplay of light and figures in water.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space, Exhibitions
Thu 11 Apr
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM

Create & Connect

Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Fri 12 Apr
2.00 PM - 4.00 PM
Yvonne Cleaver's Art, New Work 4

Artist Book Workshop with Yvonne Cleaver

What is an artist book? Discover Yvonne Cleaver's style of artist book in this hands on workshop.
Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery (above the Library), 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Council Events, Education and Learning
Sat 13 Apr
1.30 PM - 5.30 PM
screenprinting

Screen Printing Workshop & Basketball Clinic

A screen printing workshop on at PCYC Northern Beaches. Particpants can design and screen print their own shirt and participate in a basketball skills clinic focused on individual and 3x3 skills
40 Kingsway Dee Why
Art and Culture, Youth Week, Sport and Recreation, Youth
Sat 13 Apr
2.30 PM - 4.00 PM
Barnaby Hancock Riot  Repeat painting

Out Front Live

View the exhibition and enjoy live music performed by young local musicians.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M Talks and Events, Youth Week
Mon 15 Apr
10.00 AM - 4.00 PM
Watercolour painting of clown fish

Kids holiday workshops: Watercolour Wonder

Explore the vibrant world of watercolour painting and create your own unique artwork.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Road Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Workshops and Talks, Curl Curl Creative Space
Tue 16 Apr
11.00 AM - 4.00 PM
Watercolour Turtle

Workshop: Watercolour and Ink for Teens

Join artist Amber Oswald, and delve into the art of watercolour and ink this school holidays.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Workshops and Talks, Curl Curl Creative Space, Education and Learning, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 17 Apr
4.00 PM - 6.00 PM
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Drop in and Draw at Mona Vale

Headspace Brookvale & Mona Vale Library are teaming up to hold an art session!
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, School Holidays, Youth
Fri 19 Apr
Sun 9 Jun
Paul Davis 2

TABLED

19 Apr - 9 Jun 2024. In collaboration with chefs, cooks and artisan food producers, TABLED presents tableware designed and made by thirteen potters in this partnership exhibition with MAG&M and The Australian Ceramics Association.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade MANLY
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 19 Apr
Sun 9 Jun
A1459 Longhurst Kathrin Alpha 2021 oil on linen 91 x 91cm_

Collection 100: New

19 Apr - 9 Jun 2024. A special exhibition of recent acquisitions over the Summer to celebrate 100 years of public collecting at MAG&M.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade MANLY
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 19 Apr
Sun 9 Jun
Jan Downes, Materialised/ Greg Daly, Bowl

HELD

19 Apr - 9 Jun 2024. Accompanying the TABLED exhibition in the adjacent gallery space, HELD deepens the exploration into what nourishes us.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade MANLY
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 19 Apr
Sun 9 Jun
Large Bahn mi 2023 glazed earthenware

PLACED

19 April – 9 June 2024. PLACED is an exhibition that probes how traditional and contemporary ceramics are instrumental in fostering a sense of place, belonging, and connection.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade MANLY
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Thu 2 May
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM

Create & Connect

Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Thu 2 May
1.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Julie Williams art

Artist Book Workshop with Julie Williams

What is an artist book? Discover Julie Williams's style of artist book in this hands on workshop.
Manly Library in the Creative Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Education and Learning
Sat 4 May
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
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Exhibition Talk: Tabled

Enjoy hearing the curators, artists and collaborators discuss the exhibition concept, relationship between food and pots, and the process of bringing their ideas together.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M Talks and Events
Wed 15 May
4.00 PM - 6.00 PM
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Drop in and Draw at Manly

Headspace Brookvale & Manly Library are teaming up to hold an art session!
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Art and Culture, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Youth
Thu 16 May
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM

Create & Connect

Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Thu 16 May
Sun 26 May

A Thousand Prayers /(on the Camino Frances)

This exhibition weaves images from the Camino in an installation of pastel works on paper, silks in botanical dyes with coloured thread, and film, creating a layered experience inspired by this life transforming walk.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Road North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space, Exhibitions
Thu 16 May
6.00 PM - 9.00 PM
Kathrin Longurst in front of artworks in gallery

Drawing Masterclass Series: Kathrin Longhurst - Portraiture

As part of our Collection 100 centenary celebrations during 2024, we’ve invited four artists represented in the MAG&M collection to each present a masterclass.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1A West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M Talks and Events, Education and Learning
Fri 17 May
Fri 31 May
Painting of a lemon on a blue and white plate

Acrylic 101 - Introduction to Acrylic Painting

Join Northern Beaches artist Judy Salleh and discover the joy of acrylic painting in these immersive half-day workshops.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space, Workshops and Talks
Sun 19 May
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Mechelle Bounpraseuth Mi Goreng on Orange Laundry Basket 2023 glazed earthenware 56 x 46 x 36cm.jpg

Meet the Artist: Placed

Meet Mechelle Bounpraseuth and hear her talk about her art practice and works in the exhibition, Placed.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M Talks and Events
Thu 30 May
Fri 30 May

Create & Connect

Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Thu 13 Jun
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM

Create & Connect

Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Thu 13 Jun
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
Paper banksia flower

Workshop: 'Waste' Paper Couture

Discover the wonder of paper couture with artist and designer, Jo Neville.
Mona Vale Creative Space Gallery Level 1, Mona Vale Civic Centre, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Workshops and Talks, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery
Fri 14 Jun
Sun 28 Jul
Katy B. Plummer, Armour for Flowers, 2019, HD video (8’40”), timber, paint, textiles.jpg

Katy B. Plummer: We Believe You Babcia

14 June – 28 July 2024. A multimedia art installation about storytelling, Polish grandmothers, intergenerational relationships, and the often-untraced creative lineage of familial storytelling.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade MANLY
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 14 Jun
Sun 28 Jul
Artwork by Edie Holmes Akemarr

Three Echoes: Western Desert Art

14 June – 28 July 2024. Showcasing works by 57 acclaimed artists heralding from Ikuntji (Haasts Bluff), Papunya and Utopia Aboriginal communities in the western desert regions of the Northern Territory, Australia.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade MANLY
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Wed 19 Jun
3.00 PM - 5.00 PM
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Drop in and Draw at Glen Street

Headspace Brookvale & Glen Street Library are teaming up to hold an art session!
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Art and Culture, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Youth
Mon 24 Jun
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
Zena Shapter standing in front of bookcase filled with books

Workshop: Creative Writing with Zena Shapter

Join award-winning author Zena Shapter for an enriching creative writing experience!
Mona Vale Creative Space Gallery Level 1, Mona Vale Civic Centre, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Workshops and Talks, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery
Thu 27 Jun
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM

Create & Connect

Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Thu 1 Aug
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM

Create & Connect

Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Fri 2 Aug
Sun 25 Aug
Jane Theau Retired (At Last!) (Ceramics  small sculpture)

Environmental Art & Design Prize 2024

2 – 25 August 2024. The Environmental Art & Design Prize presents an opportunity annually for the Australian community to engage the natural world and the environmental challenges we face.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Thu 15 Aug
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM

Create & Connect

Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Thu 29 Aug
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM

Create & Connect

Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Fri 30 Aug
Wed 30 Oct
Artwork by Mel Robson, Ingress Egress Regress 2020

Clay on Country

30 August – 30 October 2024. Clay on Country celebrates the richness of ceramic practice in the central desert region.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade MANLY
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 30 Aug
Sun 8 Dec
Jude Rae Work in progress SL490

Collection 100: Commission Spotlight - Jude Rae

30 August – 8 December 2024. To celebrate 100 years of public collecting at the Manly Art Gallery & Museum, a major work by contemporary Australia artist Jude Rae has been specially commissioned.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade MANLY
Art and Culture, - MAG&M future exhibition
Thu 12 Sep
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM

Create & Connect

Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Thu 26 Sep
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM

Create & Connect

Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Thu 17 Oct
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM

Create & Connect

Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Fri 18 Oct
Sun 8 Dec
Shapeshifter (whatever you say) 183 cm x 183 cm (each panel 61cm) Acrylic on Board 2019_ (002).jpg

Hyphenated

18 October – 8 December 2024. Hyphenated thoroughly interrogates the hybrid qualities of hyphenated identities from multiple perspectives.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade MANLY
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Thu 31 Oct
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM

Create & Connect

Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Thu 14 Nov
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM

Create & Connect

Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Thu 28 Nov
9.30 AM - 11.30 AM

Create & Connect

Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Thu 12 Dec
9.30 AM

Create & Connect

Explore art making, creative expression and relaxation in our open studio art therapy workshop.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
Fri 13 Dec
Sun 16 Feb
Angela Tiatia, Narcissus. 2019. Single channel video.

The Water Understands

13 December - February 2025.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade MANLY
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition

Life Drawing Studio

Come along to one of our Life Drawing Sessions.

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