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Artists: Debra Wronzberg, Philippa Hajdu, Brenda Bornstein

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!!

Get the latest news from out current newsletter Here

MGA Membership +

Now available! This membership includes the full 2025-26 season plus the summer months. Invite your Friends to Join!

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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

Abovegound Art Store.

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!

Full Time Students may purchase a membership for $20.00 Here

New for all MGA Members! Friday Night Life Drawing at the Varley Art Gallery

Every Friday from June 6 to August 29th, (except June 20th)

5 to 8PM - Doors Open at 5:00

$20.00

Join us for a relaxed and inspiring Life Drawing or Painting Open Studio in partnership with The Varley Art Gallery! This uninstructed session, featuring dressed or costumed models in a long pose, provides the perfect opportunity to explore portraiture and life drawing in a creative and supportive environment. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own materials and enjoy an evening of artistic exploration alongside fellow art enthusiasts.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to register early! Click Here to sign up

Friday Night Open Studio

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Plein Air 2025

Every Wednesday morning from 9:30am to 12:30pm

On June 18th we will meet in Stouffville.

There’s a large parking area on Market Street south of Main Street, Stouffville. From there you can walk one block west to O’Brien to paint the old houses. Or the shops along Main Street or Memorial Park to the south. There’s street parking on O’Brien as well, as long as you’re not blocking someone’s view! Check out the mural in progress, on the North West corner of Church Street and Main.

In addition to our own Plein Air locations, we have been invited to join the Beach Guild of Fine Art's plein air dates.

For more information about our upcoming Plein Air locations and those offered by the Beach Guild of Fine Art Click Here

Mark Your Calendars!

Next Members Meeting Wednesday September 3rd 6:30-8:30 pm

Member’s Art Show: Please bring painting and a small easel, label your work with your name!
Mingle Time with Refreshments
Exciting Announcements
Pick up your MGA Membership Card

for a 10% DISCOUNT AT ABOVE GROUND ART STORE!

Join us to find out more!

We look forward to welcoming you!

Life Drawing at the Markham Public Library will continue in the Fall

Sign up for Tuesday May 13th at the Boynton House Here

Life Drawing will be held at the Varley Art Gallery in the summer months.

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Our New Mosaic Project for One Thompson Court

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

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.