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WELCOME!

The Markham Group of Artists was founded in 1981 to facilitate and promote visual arts
in the Markham area. This vibrant group includes artists from beginners to professionals working
in a variety of media and styles. Make new friends and find community among like-minded people
who inspire one another in both solo and collaborative projects!

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:

• monthly Members’ Day meetings with educational presentations and demonstrations by art professionals

• reduced fees for workshops with top-notch artists

• critiques by recognized artists

• entrance to juried and non-juried shows

• a presence on our website + link to your artist website

• 10% discount at Curry’s and DeSerres Art Supplies

We welcome all levels of experience!

SEASON MEMBERSHIP (September–May): $80 • January–May: $40

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MEMBERS' DAYS + WORKSHOPS

Members’ Day Schedule 2019:

All Members Day Meetings are held in the Varley Gallery Deacon Room from 10am-noon.

Saturday

FEBRUARY 2 Kal Honey gives an interactive talk, "Composition Pointers” with

some simple sketchbook exercises the group can do in their laps

MARCH 2 Collaborative Painting with Joan Holben

APRIL 6 Leah Denbok - this young photographer talks about her series
"Portraits of Homelessness" which documents life on Canada's streets

MAY 4 MGA Luncheon (Venue TBA)

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Workshop Schedule 2019:

NOTE: Most workshops begin at 10am-3pm unless specified. More detailed info.

regarding fees, description and materials list can be found under '2019 Workshops''

Saturday

FEBRUARY 16 Art Alchemists with Kal Honey

MARCH 23 Colour Theory for the Figure Painter with Brian Smith

APRIL 27 Studio Tour: Visit the home studio of renowned artist Lila Lewis Irving
for an intimate talk and viewing of her vast collection.
(Transportation, light lunch + refreshments provided). More details to come.

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2019 Workshops

Date	Workshop	Fee: Member/ Non-Member

To be rescheduled	Adding Dimension to Your Painting: Creating Texture and Impasto in acrylics	Members: $60 Non-members: $70
February 16	Art Alchemists wit Kal Honey	Members:$60 Non-members:$70
March 23	Colour Theory fo the Figure with Brian Smith	Members:$85 Non-members:$95
April 27	Studio Visit: Lila Lewis Irving (details to come)

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Ontario Trillium Foundation

The Markham Group of Artists recognizes the support of The Ontario Trillium Foundation and
is very honoured to have been awarded a grant which will assist us with many initiatives.

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