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The Markham Group of Artists has been a vibrant community of artists in the Markham area since 1981. The group includes artists from beginners to professionals, working in a variety of media and styles. Learn all about us.
Art Beats
Our upcoming show, ArtBeats, captures life's rhythms and pulses.
Dates: May 23 - June 3, 2012
Location: McKay Art Centre, 197 Main Street, Unionville
Hours: Tues - Sat 10:15am - 5pm
Sun 12:15 - 5 pm
(Closed Monday)
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Members: See entry details.
Winners of The Village Grocer Calendar Project
This project celebrates a unique collaboration between MGA and the Village Grocer, as part of
a grant from artsVest which supports partnerships between business and arts groups in Canada.
From the 47 artworks created by the talented members of the Markham Group of Artists, thirteen
images were selected by Evan MacDonald, owner of the Village Grocer, to be published in a
special 2013 calendar which will be available to more than 5000 Village Grocer customers in and
around Markham.
The calendar launch will be followed by a show of the original paintings selected for the calendar
to be held at the Village Grocer sometime after Thanksgiving. Another calendar has also been
commissioned for 2014 as part of an ongoing partnership between MGA and the Grocer.
Congratulations to both Evan MacDonald for his ongoing work in the community and to the MGA
artists whose works were chosen for the inaugural calendar! |
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| Reflections (Chosen for Cover) George Huff |
Farm Fresh Donna Bell |
Heavenly Morsels Allen Class |
Ladies' Lunch in February Don Corbett |
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| Evan's Chili Gail George |
Meadowsweet Marie-France Guy |
Go Fish!Linda McIntosh |
Flowers for You Johanna Meharg |
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| Fall Feast Nigar Pilarski |
At Doreen's Cafe Barbara Ridehalgh |
Twilight Gold Maureen Thompson |
Cakes Lynda Warne |
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Nature's Bounty Jackie Wilkinson |
Upcoming Fall Workshops Sept. - Dec. 2012
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Sept. 12 |
Bianka Guna - Fluid Acrylics |
$35/$45 |
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Sept. 26 |
Barry Coombs - Pen/Ink/Watercolour | $45/$55 |
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Oct. 10 |
John David Anderson - Impressionistic Landscapes in Acrylics | $40/$50 |
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Oct. 17 |
Todd Jamieson - Interpretation and Application - Ink with Acrylic or Watercolour | $20/$30 |
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Oct. 24 |
Doug Purdon - Working Through Fundamentals - Acrylic or Watercolour | $35/$45 |
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Oct. 31 |
Roxane Tracey - Poetic Art with Batik | $38/$48 |
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Nov. 14 & 21 |
Brian Smith - Nude Figure Drawing Nude Figure Abstraction | $96/$106 |
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Nov. 28 |
Denis Cliff - Abstracted Interpretations of the Master - Acrylic or Watercolour | $38/$48 |
Click here to see photos taken at recent presentations and workshops.
Members' Day Sept. 5, 2012
Welcome to our first Members' Day for the new season
Join us in learning about successful programming in community arts engagement with children and youth.
Julie Frost, Executive and Artistic Director will be speaking about Arts for Children and Youth(AFCY). She will speak about the AFCY’s mandate to engage young people living in priority neighbourhoods in high quality and accessible arts educational programs that are meaningful, relevant and collaboratively developed with community and education partners. AFCY positions arts programs in schools and neighbourhood venues as a means of building community, and empowering marginalized children and youth to reach their full potential as artists and social contributors. Specific programs will be discussed and examples provided of results of the student’s endeavours and achievements. Many artists have engaged with this agency either operating programs or as volunteers. Perhaps you will be inspired to look into what is being done in York Region and how you could possible advocate for a contribute to your own community!
Upcoming Members' Days Presentations
Sept. 19, 2012 Critique Day - Barry Coombs - Artist and Instructor
Oct.3, 2012 Roxane Tracey - Poetic Art
Oct. 17, 2012 Todd Jamieson - Woodlands Native Artist
Nov. 7, 2012 Marcelo Suaznabar - Surrealist Artist
Join Us!
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We always welcome new members with all levels of experience. We have recently removed our membership limit so there will be an opportunity to join for the new season starting September 7. Click here to learn more about the benefits of membership and to join today. |
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