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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!!

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Click Here to Sign Up to Sit the Show at the Boynton House

Half Year Memberships Now Available for $45.00 Invite your Friends to Join!

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!

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Full Time Students may purchase a membership for $20.00 Here

Mark Your Calendars!

Next Members Meeting Wednesday April 2nd 6:30-8:30 pm

Markham Village Library - 6031 Hwy 7, Markham, ON L3P 3A7

Special Guest Presenter: Cindy Yan Lam, Paper and Print Maker

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!

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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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

"Road Trip" Sketching Workshop

"Driving" Instructor Judith Livingston

Sat. March 29, 2025 - Postponed to Sat. April 19th, 2025

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Whether you work from photos or life, this workshop is designed to improve the participant's observational skills and strengthen their visual short term memory. While viewing projected images on a screen, participants create line drawings of the 'road' in front of them. Each 'leg' of the 'road trip' becomes more involved as colour, and people, are introduced. During the last 'leg' of the' road trip' the 'travelers' will be drawing from memory.

Please note that the last day for refunds is April 8th

This workshop is now filled. You may add your name to a waitlist here

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.