Programs & events

What's on?

Discover more about our upcoming programs, talks and events below.

Tue 13 May

Tue 25 Nov

Black and white ink sketch of male model

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

Sat 9 Aug

2.00 PM - 4.30 PM

Sally Mayman, Liminal Zone, Wontanella part1of2

Meet the Artists: 2025 Environmental Art & Design Prize

A fast-moving opportunity to engage with the artists as you move around the gallery freely, listening to stories of inspiration and the creative process.

Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly

Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events

Thu 14 Aug

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

Sat 16 Aug

2.00 PM - 3.00 PM

Màira Wildholzer with Florence, Rachel, Aarna, Ava, Clara, The Sisters Tree_1

Meet the Young Artists/Designers: 2025 Environmental Art & Design Prize

A fast-moving opportunity to engage with the young artists and designers as you move around the gallery freely, listening to stories of inspiration and the creative process.

Mona Vale Creative Space Gallery, Civic Centre, 1 Park Street Mona Vale

Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events

Thu 21 Aug

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, MAG&M Talks and Events

Thu 21 Aug

6.00 PM - 7.30 PM

Water Falls Sydney Park Turpin Crawford Studios. Photo Ian Hobbs Media.jpg

CEAD Panel 2025: Art, Design, and the Future of Biodiversity

Join three of Australia’s leading environmental practitioners for a discussion and Q&A, moderated by Angus Dalton, science reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald.

Manly Art Gallery & Museum 1a West Esplanade Manly

Art and Culture, Collective for Environmental Art & Design, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events

Thu 18 Sep

9.00 AM - 10.00 AM