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
- 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
Call for Entry: SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL
12 x 12 Holiday Art and Gift Sale
MGA’s annual Small is Beautiful 12 x 12 Art and Gift Sale will be held at the McKay Art Centre.
Wednesday, December 2 to Sunday, December 6th.
We look forward to another exciting showcase of our members' work and invite you to participate. Artists hosting the show are also welcome to sell their handcrafted gift items in the gallery during their sitting times. A 6’ table will be supplied for each of the 2 sitters per shift. Each artist will handle their own sales of miniature paintings, cards and handcrafted gift items.
- Artwork Submission: Submit up to 2 paintings, 12" x 12"
- Submission Window: November 9–26.
- Exhibition Dates:
- Gallery Show: December 2 - 6.
- Online Gallery: December 2–February 28, 2027
- Member Holiday Party: Friday, December 4 7 – 9 pm. Join us to celebrate and connect! Refreshments and Music
We can’t wait to see your submissions and celebrate this holiday season with our friends, neighbours and the Markham community!
Submit here: Beginning November 9th
MGA Members Add Your Website and Social Media To Our Members Page
Click Here
Read about opportunities to join our volunteer team Here!
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
