The piano has been drinking (not me)
A parting gift to the City of Maitland
by Joe Eisenberg and 170 artists and donors

An empty chair: 10 years of paper
A spotlight on the MRAG Collection
over the last decade

The Maitland Wonder: Les Darcy
Les Darcy images from the MRAG Collection

Taking on Les Darcy: Mr Skel
Larger than life size stencils of the great man himself at the High Street Entrance

Download your PDF invite for Official opening invitation here

Showcase No3
Artwork by Year 7-12 local high school students

Ascendance: Trevor Weekes
A stellar art installation of ascending birds
inside the art gallery

On the make: a collection story
The ongoing love affair between the MRAG
Collection and its donors as told through a unique suite of silkscreen prints donated by Michael Hobbs

A gallery of people: looking back
A tribute to the people of MRAG over the last
decade through the lens of the Maitland Mercury and MRAG awards and publications

Saturday 2 | 10 am – 12 noon 
Artists in Conversation
with Joe Eisenberg and Anna Waldmann. Join us for this free event in the art gallery with The piano has been drinking (not me) artists: Peter O’Doherty, Robyn Gordon, Victoria Lobregat & Greg Leong. Tea/Coffee provided on arrival

Saturday 2 | 1.30 – 4.30 pm 
Launch of Just paper
with Afternoon Tea & live music
FREE event
 
Saturday 2 | 6 – 9 pm
Just Party!
After party presented by MRAG Members
at Walka Water Works, Oakhampton Heights
Tickets $75pp. RSVP essential by 29 April tel. 4934 9859

Sunday 3 | 11 am – 2 pm
Free Family Fun Day
Free Art Sunday between 11 am – 1 pm. Celebration for Showcase No3 at 11.30 am. BBQ hosted by the Rotary Club of Maitland Sunrise (gold coin donation) at 12 noon. Sketch Off,  fun drawing game for all from
1 – 2 pm. FREE event

Thursday 7 | 5 – 9 pm 
East End Shop Hop
Celebrate Mother’s Day in Style
20% discount across 5 boutiques and bars
in the East End of High Street, Maitland
Tickets $20pp. Available at MRAG and participating outlets

 

Friday 8 | 7 pm
Dead Men Talking
Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson, with Warren Fahey & Max Cullen. 90 minute performance & 1 glass of Champagne on arrival. Tickets $30 members $35 non members

Friday 15 | 6 – 8 pm
Look Who’s Talking
Ideas that changed the world
with Elizabeth Farrelly,
Oliver Freeman & Jeff Julian
In collaboration with Maitland City Library
Tickets $20pp. Available through Maitland City Library only

Saturday 23 | 9 am – 3 pm 
Olive Tree Markets at MRAG
60 unique artists, designers and foodies come together to celebrate creative Hunter Valley all on MRAG’s doorstep.10-for-10 MRAG Members Raffle will be drawn at 2 pm
Get your tickets in advance

Tuesday 26 | 6 – 8 pm
Look Who’s Talking
Peter FitzSimons on
The Maitland Wonder: Les Darcy
In collaboration with Maitland City Library
FREE event

Saturday 6 | 1 – 4.30 pm
Natural Dyeing and Felting
with Ashley Grant, for youth (14+) and adults
$45 Members $55 non-members,
materials included

Saturday 13 | 1 – 4.30 pm
Screen Print and Stitch
with Ashley Grant, for youth (14+) and adults
$45 Members $55 non-members,
materials included

Saturday 20 | 10.30 am – 4.30 pm 
Mr Skel Stencil workshop
with Mr Skel, for youth (12+) and adults
$35 Members $45 non-members,
materials included