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Upcoming events
Tue 13 May
Tue 25 Nov
Life Drawing Studio: MAG&M
Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing sessions in the inspiring surrounds of the Gallery.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, Life Drawing, MAG&M Talks and Events, Education and Learning
Wed 29 Jan
Wed 18 Jun
Life Drawing Studio: Mona Vale Creative Space Gallery
Develop your creativity and hone your drawing skills at our relaxed and friendly fortnightly life drawing sessions.
Level 1, Mona Vale Civic Centre 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, Life Drawing, MAG&M Talks and Events, Education and Learning, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery
Fri 7 Feb
Sun 31 Aug
Clay Collection: ESP (Earth, Stone, Porcelain)
7 February – 31 August 2025. MAG&M proudly presents ESP (Earth, Stone, Porcelain), an exhibition celebrating the timeless artistry and versatility of ceramics.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M current exhibition
Fri 11 Apr
Sun 1 Jun
TEN‐FOLD: A Decade of Emerging Art Incubator Artists
11 April 2025 – 1 June 2025. Over the past decade, Art Incubator has supported innovative art practices and assisted in launching the careers of some of Sydney’s top emerging artists.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M current exhibition
Fri 11 Apr
Sun 1 Jun
Samantha Jade: Terrestrial Tapestries
11 April 2025 – 1 June 2025. An exhibition by Samantha Jade, recipient of the 2025 Art Incubator Grant.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M current exhibition
Fri 2 May
Thu 29 May
Treasures of Hidden Manly Revealed — Henri Quin
From 29 - 2 May, local Manly artist Henri Quin will be exhibiting his artwork at Manly's Creative Library.
Manly Library - Level 1 Creative Library 1 Market Lane Manly
Community Exhibition - Library, Art and Culture
Mon 12 May
Sun 25 May
Abstract Horizons
Solo exhibition by award winning abstract artist Sandra Garritano.
Curl Curl Creative Space, 105 Abbott Rd Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space
Thu 22 May
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
Gather at the Gallery: Seniors
Start your day with a free visit to the Gallery with like-minded seniors.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Gather, MAG&M, Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events, Seniors
Thu 22 May
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Arts, Craft, and Chat with Belong Club
Join Belong Club and get creative, relax, and connect with others at the Creative Library at Manly.
The Creative Library at Manly Level 1, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Disability
Wed 28 May
Sun 8 Jun
Between Tides - Meditations on Paper and Board
A mixed-media collection inspired by the tidal rock formations of the Northern Beaches.
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space
Thu 29 May
Fri 30 May
Workshop: Travel sketching in Watercolour with Tanya Baily
Join contemporary watercolour artist, Tanya Baily for a 2-day workshop learning to record your travel memories in watercolour.
Avalon Creative Space 32 Old Barrenjoey Rd (Located in Avalon Golf Course) Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space, Workshops and Talks, Education and Learning
Thu 29 May
1.00 PM - 2.30 PM
Bushtucker Tasting and Talk at Mona Vale
Join us during National Reconciliation Week as Bush to Bowl present a first-hand insight of their First Nations knowledge of Country and its rich diverse food sources. All ages
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Seniors, Youth
Fri 30 May
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Mona Vale with Caroline Glass-Pattison and Karleen Green
Engage with Aboriginal knowledge holders and a traditional master weaver while exploring your own creativity at Mona Vale. Ages 12+
Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Education and Learning, Mona Vale Creative Pop-up, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, Seniors, Youth
Sat 31 May
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Manly with Caroline Glass-Pattison and Karleen Green
Engage with Aboriginal knowledge holders and a traditional master weaver while exploring your own creativity at Manly. Ages 12+
The Creative Library, Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors, Youth
Sat 31 May
11.00 AM - 12.30 PM
Bushtucker Tasting and Talk at Forestville
Join us during National Reconciliation Week as Bush to Bowl present a first-hand insight of their First Nations knowledge of Country and its rich diverse food sources. All ages
Forestville Library, 6 Darley Street Forestville
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Seniors, Youth
Sat 31 May
1.30 PM - 3.30 PM
Structuring Your Story Workshop with Fiona Murphy
Facilitated by Fiona Murphy, you will learn how to express yourself and your voice by structuring your memoir to elevate your story.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Road Frenchs Forest
Art and Culture, Council Events, Women, Disability, Education and Learning, Seniors, Youth
Wed 4 Jun
4.00 PM - 5.45 PM
Pride Month: hobbyspace with headspace at Mona Vale
hobbyspace is a creative hub for young people to explore different forms of art and self expression mindfully hosted by headspace.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Youth, Mardi Gras
Thu 5 Jun
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Arts, Craft, and Chat with Belong Club
Join Belong Club and get creative, relax, and connect with others at the Creative Library at Manly.
The Creative Library at Manly Level 1, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Disability
Fri 6 Jun
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
MAG&M Members’ and Volunteers’ preview: Welcome to Wherever You Are
Join us for the preview tour of our new exhibition, Welcome to Wherever You Are.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Fri 6 Jun
Sun 27 Jul
Welcome to Wherever You Are
6 June – 27 July 2025. This exhibition foregrounds the work of artists who enfold time and space, positioning us in relationship to an “environment” that is shaped by cultural, spiritual, political, social, and intellectual forces.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, MAG&M future exhibition
Sat 7 Jun
4.00 PM - 6.00 PM
Exhibition opening: Welcome to Wherever You Are
Join us for the opening event of our new exhibition, Welcome to Wherever You Are.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Sun 8 Jun
12.00 PM - 1.30 PM
Manly Cove Walk: Welcome to Wherever You Are
Join artists Ned Mooney and Glynis Rigsby on an artist-led sound walk.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Sun 8 Jun
12.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Introduction to Nature Journalling Workshop
Interested in learning more about nature journalling? In celebration of World Environment Day, this workshop will teach you the practise of recording your personal observations and connect you with the natural world. Ages 18+
Manly Library in the Creative Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Education and Learning, Seniors, Youth
Sun 8 Jun
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Curators in Conversation: Welcome to Wherever You Are
Join the guest exhibition co-curators Simone Douglas and William Stover.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events
Thu 12 Jun
3.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Gather at the Gallery: Kids
Join us for a free after-school drop-in program where young artists can explore hands-on activities.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Gather, MAG&M, Art and Culture, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events, Youth Week, Youth
Fri 13 Jun
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Mona Vale with Caroline Glass-Pattison and Karleen Green
Engage with Aboriginal knowledge holders and a traditional master weaver while exploring your own creativity at Mona Vale. Ages 12+
Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Education and Learning, Mona Vale Creative Pop-up, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, Seniors, Youth
Fri 13 Jun
Sun 22 Jun
In the Stillness Between
Photography exhibition by Laetitia Touyeras at Curl Curl Creative Space
Curl Curl Creative Space 105 Abbott Road North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space, Exhibitions
Sat 14 Jun
1.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Pride Month: Lyric as Resistance with Willo Drummond
Join Willo Drummond, a poet and lecturer in creative writing, for a poetry workshop this pride month. Ages 18 and over.
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Art and Culture, Council Events, Education and Learning, Mardi Gras
Thu 19 Jun
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
Gather at the Gallery: Bubs
Enjoy a tour of our exhibitions followed by a cozy play session, coffee and conversation.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Gather, MAG&M, Art and Culture, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, MAG&M Talks and Events
Thu 19 Jun
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Arts, Craft, and Chat with Belong Club
Join Belong Club and get creative, relax, and connect with others at the Creative Library at Manly.
The Creative Library at Manly Level 1, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Disability
Fri 20 Jun
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Manly with Caroline Glass-Pattison and Karleen Green
Engage with Aboriginal knowledge holders and a traditional master weaver while exploring your own creativity at Manly. Ages 12+
The Creative Library, Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors, Youth
Sat 21 Jun
1.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Pride Month: Film screening
Join us for a Pride Month screening of this classic Australian film, an unforgettable gem full of glamour, extravagant costumes and endearing characters! Ages 18 and over
Manly Library 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Mardi Gras
Sun 22 Jun
1.45 PM - 3.45 PM
Australian Poetry Slam: Workshop
Writers, get inspired with a spoken word workshop led by a professional slam artist, ahead of the Northern Beaches Heat of the Australian Poetry Slam.
Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Education and Learning, Seniors, Youth
Thu 26 Jun
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
Gather at the Gallery: Seniors
Start your day with a free visit to the Gallery with like-minded seniors.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Gather, MAG&M, Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events, Seniors
Fri 27 Jun
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Mona Vale with Caroline Glass-Pattison and Karleen Green
Engage with Aboriginal knowledge holders and a traditional master weaver while exploring your own creativity at Mona Vale. Ages 12+
Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Education and Learning, Mona Vale Creative Pop-up, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, Seniors, Youth
Sat 28 Jun
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Manly with Caroline Glass-Pattison and Karleen Green
Engage with Aboriginal knowledge holders and a traditional master weaver while exploring your own creativity at Manly. Ages 12+
The Creative Library, Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors, Youth
Sat 28 Jun
4.30 PM - 6.00 PM
Australian Poetry Slam: Northern Beaches Heat
This June, join us at Manly Library as we host Word Travels for the Northern Beaches Heat of the 2025 Australian Poetry Slam.
Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Education and Learning, Seniors, Youth
Fri 4 Jul
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Mona Vale with Caroline Glass-Pattison and Karleen Green
Engage with Aboriginal knowledge holders and a traditional master weaver while exploring your own creativity at Mona Vale. Ages 12+
Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Education and Learning, Mona Vale Creative Pop-up, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, Seniors, Youth
Tue 8 Jul
9.30 AM - 10.30 AM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Mona Vale with Jodie Dowd
Join us during NAIDOC Week and learn the art of weaving in a hands-on experience with local artist Jodie Dowd at Mona Vale. Suitable for children and youth ages 8+
Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Library School Holiday Programs, Mona Vale Creative Pop-up, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, School Holidays, Youth
Tue 8 Jul
10.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Mona Vale with Jodie Dowd
Join us during NAIDOC Week and learn the art of weaving in a hands-on experience with local artist Jodie Dowd at Mona Vale. Suitable for children and youth ages 8+
Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Library School Holiday Programs, Mona Vale Creative Pop-up, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, School Holidays, Youth
Tue 8 Jul
12.00 PM - 1.00 PM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Mona Vale with Jodie Dowd
Join us during NAIDOC Week and learn the art of weaving in a hands-on experience with local artist Jodie Dowd at Mona Vale. Suitable for children and youth ages 8+
Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Library School Holiday Programs, Mona Vale Creative Pop-up, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 9 Jul
9.30 AM - 10.30 PM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Manly with Jodie Dowd
Join us during NAIDOC Week and learn the art of weaving in a hands-on experience with local artist Jodie Dowd at Manly. Suitable for children and youth ages 8+
The Creative Library, Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 9 Jul
10.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Manly with Jodie Dowd
Join us during NAIDOC Week and learn the art of weaving in a hands-on experience with local artist Jodie Dowd at Manly. Suitable for children and youth ages 8+
The Creative Library, Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 9 Jul
12.00 PM - 1.00 PM
Weaving Stories Workshops at Manly with Jodie Dowd
Join us during NAIDOC Week and learn the art of weaving in a hands-on experience with local artist Jodie Dowd at Manly. Suitable for children and youth ages 8+
The Creative Library, Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Weaving Bridges, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Fri 1 Aug
Sun 14 Sep
2025 Environmental Art & Design Prize
1 Aug - 14 Sept 2025. The annual Environmental Art & Design Prize showcases innovative and thought-provoking works that explore the theme of the environment.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 19 Sep
Sun 30 Nov
Beyond the Box
19 September 2025 – 30 November 2025. Corrugated cardboard, as an art-making material, only began appearing around the time of Pablo Picasso’s influential sculpture Still Life with Guitar (1913).
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 19 Sep
Sun 30 Nov
Maestri: Influences from Italy to Australia
19 September 2025 – 30 November 2025. This exhibition draws on MAG&M’s rich collection, along with loaned works from National Art School Australia and private collections, to explore Antonio Dattilo-Rubbo’s influences as a teacher.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 5 Dec
Sun 15 Feb
Garden Variety
5 December 2025 – 15 February 2026. This exhibition presents the work of five contemporary Australian artists exploring the garden as a theme.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 5 Dec
Sun 15 Feb
Counterpoint: Jude Rae, Ruth Waller & Toni Warburton
5 December 2025 – 15 February 2026. Counterpoint brings together the work of Jude Rae, Ruth Waller, and Toni Warburton, three artists whose practices resonate through material, form, and process.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, MAG&M future exhibition
Mon 15 Dec
4.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Musical Theatre Classes
Primary aged weekly Musical theatre classes.
32 Old Barrenjoey road Avalon Beach
Art and Culture, Avalon Creative Space
