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Welcome to the Markham Group of Artists
Founded in 1981, the MGA is a creative group of Visual Artists, drawn together with a common goal of artistic development, community building and social connections.
Markham Group of Artists Membership Benefits:
- Member Art Shows: Gallery and Online, Juried and Non-Juried
- Monthly Meetings with Tutorials, Presentations and Demonstrations by Professional Artists
- Reduced Rates for Workshops
- New Weekly Group Plein Air Locations from May to September
- Discounted Gallery tickets on Member’s Day excursions.
- Social Events
- Life Drawing
- Collaborative Projects
- 10% Discount Above Ground Art Supplies
- Presence on our Website with a Link to your Artist Website
- AND MORE!!
Contact us at markhamartists@gmail.com
Get the latest news from out current newsletter Here
Half Year Memberships Now Available for $45.00 Invite your Friends to Join!
There is so much exciting programming planned for the rest of the season:
- Member Art Shows: Juried and Non Juried.
- Next juried art show: Boynton House, with cash prizes available!
- Monthly meetings with exciting announcements and demonstrations.
- Monthly presentations professional artists.
- Collaborative projects & community building initiatives.
- Member discounts on creative workshops.
- Member group drawing events with refreshments.
- Life Drawing with a sustained pose, 2-3 times a month.
- Group gallery visits with discounted tickets.
- 10% Discount when you show your MGA membership card at the
- Presence on our website with a link to your website.
- Group Plein Air from spring to fall.
- Creative networking opportunities.
- AND MORE FUN THAN YOU CAN SHAKE A PAINT BRUSH AT!
Abovegound Art Store.
Click Here to Purchase
Full Time Students may purchase a membership for $20.00 Here
Mark Your Calendars!
Next Members Meeting Wednesday March 5th 6:30-8:30
Markham Village Library - 6031 Hwy 7, Markham, ON L3P 3A7
With Presentation by fibre artist Rumy Glogova
Rumy Glogova, Fibre artist
Feltmaking became a revelation for Rumy in 2020 when she discovered the wool fibres as a creative outlet. It quickly turned into a passion.
She was fortunate to learn various advanced felting techniques through online classes from world renowned feltmakers in Australia, Germany, Netherland, USA, Ukraine and with the Canadian treasure Fiona Duthie.
Rumy has been experimenting with different traditional methods and modern approaches in wet felting, creating seamless 2D and 3D pieces, wearables and jewelry, accessory and functional items.
Rumy is also very passionate to promote and share the magic of the natural fibres as a medium for artistic expression. Wool is regenerative sustainable, biodegradable, versatile, and abundant raw material readily available to create beauty!
Join us to find out more!
We look forward to welcoming you!
Online Show March 15 to April 30th
Submissions Now open until March 10th. Click below for more information and to submit.
"Road Trip" Sketching Workshop
"Driving" Instructor Judith Livingston
Sat. March 29, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Markham Community Library
Whether you work from photos or life, this workshop is designed to improve the participant's observational skills and strengthen their visual short term memory. While viewing projected images on a screen, participants create line drawings of the 'road' in front of them. Each 'leg' of the 'road trip' becomes more involved as colour, and people, are introduced. During the last 'leg' of the' road trip' the 'travelers' will be drawing from memory.
During 'pit' stops ' trippers' compare their drawings to see if they travelled the same road and remembered the same things.
Life Drawing at the Markham Public Library
Pack up your art supplies and join us for open studio Life Drawing!
Each month we will have a dressed or costumed model, in a sustained pose for drawing or painting. Space is limited, reserve your spot today by clicking on the link below.
Tuesdays and Saturdays: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
MGA Members: $20
Non Members: $25
To reserve your spot and pay online Click Here
MGA is thrilled to announce our annual Small is Beautiful 12 x 12 Art and Gift Sale.
Our New Mosaic Project for One Thompson Court
Made possible by a grant from Celebrate Markham Fund and the Ontario Trillium Foundation
Read more about this mosaic and past projects here
Read about opportunities to join our volunteer team Here!
Many hands make light work - John Heywood
MGA is a non-profit organization run solely by dedicated volunteers. Each individuals’ talents and skills, contribute to an enthusiastic and fun group of people, who come together to execute a shared vision of finding ways to elevate the arts in our community.
Do you love the arts? Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Are you looking to join a group with creative and fun activities? Do you have a skill that you would like to share?
We have opportunities for all levels of commitment.
To apply to volunteer with the MGA, click here.
If you are a High School Student who would like to volunteer click here.
*Volunteers have the opportunity to show their work at Espresso 21. Click here to find out more
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Need gear?
Members can rent a display grids from us by filling out an easy online form. Learn more about renting gear at our Shopping page.
Would you like to Teach a Workshop or Make a Presentation?
Click here to fill out an application
