Monday 20th April: Prominent SA artist Mike Barr presented a very interesting demonstration. The scene was set in great surroundings at the Marino Community Hall with fabulous coffee supplied by onsite cafe, Little Nest. Wonderful morning nibbles supplied by our always hardworking committee, who again worked very hard to provide a very enjoyable Monday morning activity.

Our members gathering for the demo. 40 plus in attendance.

Mike starting to block in his composition

Adding some highlights.

Well done Mike and thank you for your wonderful presentation! Thank you to MAG members who asked searching questions at the end of the demo, which Mike responded to in detail.

Our onsite Barristers also starred. .

We do have exciting activities coming soon……….

*A DEMONSTRATION DAY BY SUPER SA ARTIST MARK BARR

* AN EXHIBITION AT BRIGHTON CENTRAL SHOPPING CENTRE

MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW SOON

Marion Art Group members have been keen to get back to our wonderful new venue at the Marino Community Hall after the Christmas and New Year break.

We have now enjoyed three Monday Studio Sessions during January and have already welcomed several new members this year.

Our numbers are at the maximum we can accept for the time being. Further interested artists will need to go on a waiting list.

Much chit chat and new ideas for artwork shared.

New and experienced members pause for the camera.

We are now about to take a short break.

The Marion Art Group Members wish a Happy Christmas and a brilliant New Year to all our followers.

Studio Sessions start again Monday January 5th 2026.

With the successful Brighton Shopping Centre conclusion, we now prepare for the final weeks of the year.

10th November: Fund Raiser, Lion Hearts Learning / Artist MIKE BARR Demo.

8th December: AGM and Christmas Celebration

Two week exhibition at Brighton Shopping Centre concluded: 96 artworks sold……….

…………our last exhibition for the year ‘MAG SUMMER EXHIBITION’ opening December 1st at the Marino Community Hall Gallery. More information to follow.

We have been making purchases to enhance our new space in the Marino Community Hall, including investing in some new table cloths.

Brighter and easy on the eye with plastic finish, for easy wipe down.

Looking good and enjoying our surroundings.

Settling into our new venue and sorting out our activities for the rest of 2025.

We love our new space and are continuing with our Portrait Sessions on the first Monday of each month.

Preparing for our October exhibition at Brighton Shopping Centre over the next several week and have some exciting plans for activities later in the year. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW SOON.

Marion Art Group ‘Coastal’ Exhibition is on display in the new gallery space in Marino Hall. You can buy on Mondays 9.30 to 11.30 or by contacting us through our website to make arrangements for payment and pickup. The Exhibition will continue for the next several weeks.

A small section of the MAG ‘Coastal’ Exhibition.

We are how into our new accommodation and enjoying the large bright and breezy space in the main hall, for our studio sessions on Monday mornings. Visitors are welcome 9.30 to 11.30 if you would like to see what we do.

The Bayside Shopping Centre Glenelg Exhbition, was an exciting success with 105 artworks sold over the two weeks just before Mothers Day.

A small sample of some of the of the artwork below.

Now we turn our attention to our move to the newly built Marino Community Hall in a few weeks time. Our last Session at the Seacliff United Church Hall will take place on Monday 2nd June. They have been wonderful hosts to our group for well over two years. A great deal of planning and work has taken place lately to try to make a smooth transition of our art group into the stunning new facility.

THE OFFICIAL OPEN DAY OF THE MARINO COMMUNITY HALL, IS ON SATURDAY 28TH JUNE.

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We have made a strong start to the year with a number of new members applying for membership.

Our first Exhibition of the year is at the Bayside Village Shopping Centre, Glenelg.

The Exhibition will be from Monday 28 to Saturday 10th May. More details to follow soon.

Much planning and organisation goes into each of our Shopping Centre Exhibitions. Below shows our entry-form submission, ‘procession’. It was a busy day for the Marion Art Group.