Established in 1983, the Manotick Art Association (MAA) is a not-for-profit community association with a mission to support, encourage and foster the development of artists in the Rideau Valley area. This is achieved by hosting regular monthly meetings, workshops, and exhibitions throughout the year. Membership is open to anyone at any level, from beginner to professional. MAA artists work in a range of visual arts mediums, including oil, acrylic, watercolour, mixed media and photography.

Meet Our Artists

We have amazing artists in our association! Our on-line gallery is just a sampling of some of their work. Look through the gallery and pick out some of your favourite artists. Follow them on-line, or come and meet them at a show.


About MAA

For more than forty years, MAA has held events, exhibits and lectures by local artists, functioning entirely through the support of many volunteers.  We support our local community through donations to charities and offer scholarships to local high school students pursuing post-secondary programs in the visual arts.

Become a Member

Membership is open to everyone. MAA represents artists, novice to professional, from Manotick and the Rideau Valley as well as from Ottawa, Gatineau and the wider surrounding areas.  Our membership has grown over the years to over 220 members.  Join us to meet and network with your fellow artists!

Events and Exhibits

MAA offers two shows called “Inspirations”, one in the spring and one in the fall of each year. The spring show is juried and is held at the Manotick Curling Centre; the fall show is open to all members and is held in a local venue. MAA also has arrangements with several venues where members can exhibit their work.

Workshops

Workshops are held at various times during the year, offering members opportunities to meet, learn and create with professional artists of all levels.

Monthly Lecture Series

Always informative and a chance to socialize with fellow artists, the meetings begin with MAA business, announcements of interest and a welcome to new members. After a brief break for refreshments, our featured guest speaker, chosen from various disciplines in the art world, will give a presentation.

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