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

Greetings to all current and future members of the MGA. Hopefully you’ve been 
experiencing a restful summer and will be fully charged up for our exciting new season!

Our first Members’ Day Meeting commences Saturday, September 8th in the Varley Gallery’s
Deacon Room (off the lobby to the right). The pre-meeting gathering can get quite lively as
members catch up with each other and meet new faces, but we’ll still try to begin at 10am sharp
(Karen, you may need to bring your whistle ;) I’m excited about the venue change to the Varley
for our monthly meetings, and look forward to partnering up with them for collaborative projects
throughout the year.  Definitely a step forward for the group! 

Another huge shift this season is our monthly Members Meeting and Workshops will now be held
on Saturdays. A lot of thought went into this change; in order to secure quality presenters and
workshops, our membership needed to grow. Therefore, we needed to make the MGA more available
to those working during the week, opening up a larger base and broader spectrum of ideas.

We aim for an open line of communication within the group, and will keep you regularly informed
on what's happening via our website, through e-blasts, and our bi-monthly online newsletter 
MGA Communiqué. You can also keep connected through our Facebook Page to check out what
other members are up to.

This year’s lineup of Presenters and Workshops is looking pretty exciting, starting with our first
presenter, artist Bianka Guna, who will give an Acrylic Lecture/Demo using GOLDEN products. 
All participating MGA members will receive free product samples and colour charts at the end of
the lecture (woo hoo!) so make sure your membership is paid up by September 8th to get the freebies!

Here’s a brief sample of upcoming projects/shows we've been working on for the new season:

Members’ Day Schedule 2018/2019:

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APRIL 20             to be confirmed  

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        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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