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 Tickets for Gallery Visits
• Social Events
• Life Drawing
• Collaborative Projects
• 10% Discount at Deserres Art Store
• Presence on our Website with a Link to your Artist Website
• AND MORE!!

Contact us at markhamartists@gmail.com

Mark Your Calendars!

Next Member Meeting: Markham Village Library - 6031 Hwy 7, Markham, ON L3P 3A7 Wednesday October 2nd 6:30-8:30pm

• SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTER: SUSAN WHITEBREAD
• Member’s Art Show
• Mingle Time with Refreshments
• Announcements
• Demonstration on Framing and Preparation for our 12”x12” “Small is Beautiful” Winter Show
• Pick up your MGA Membership Card for a 10% discount at Deserres

Exclusive event for members:

• Bring a painting and an easel, to create a Member Art Show. Remember to label your painting with your name, title and medium!

We look forward to welcoming you!

Summer Reflections: An Artistic Journey

This non-juried member show will be featured on our website and our social media sites from October 5 – November 30, 2024

This show brings MGA artists back to the nostalgic school theme of "What I Did on My Summer Vacation" as we share our summer journeys, artistic explorations and creative discoveries with our fellow artists and online followers. We look forward to seeing what you’ve been up to!

Online Entry is open: September 16 – October 4, 2024 Click here to submit your paintings

Join Us for an Exciting New Season!

Your 2024-25 Membership is Now available for $90.00

Click Here to Purchase

Full Time Students may purchase a membership for $20.00 Here

Jade Anniversary Trip To The McMichael Canadian Art Collection With Workshop Included

This is a day long outing for the low cost of $15.00. For $15.00 you will have access to the gallery, free parking and a two hour art and meditation workshop. The bulk of the cost is subsidized by funds raised by members of MGA during our Jade Anniversary. Thank-you to Jean Rennie and the many members who made this possible.

For current 2024-2025 members only

Find out more and sign up Here

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

Our New Mosaic Project for One Thompson Court

Thank-you to all who signed up and watch for emails from Linda Ruscio for instructions.

Made possible by a grant from Celebrate Markham Fund and the Ontario Trillium Foundation

See examples of past mosaic projects here

Plein Air Wednesday October 2nd

Lynn Westaway’s farm. Located at 12601 McCowan Road, Stouffville Time: 9:30am.

Click Here for details on upcoming locations.

Every Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 12:30

Members and Non-Members are welcome.

Bring your preferred art supplies and a folding chair if you like to sit.

Click Here to View Show

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.

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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

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