Welcome to the website of Macclesfield Art Group.

The Group provides a focus for local artists in the Macclesfield area to develop and share their artistic interests. 

For more information visit the ‘About us’, ‘Programme of Meetings’, and ‘Events’ pages. 

Some examples of our members work can be seen in ‘Our Gallery’ pages.

We hold an Annual Exhibition and sale of work each October at Macclesfield Library.  

Read the Blog for current and past news and events. 

Paintings from this year's Exhibition

Friday 21st January 2022
​Macclesfield Art Group  
PRESENTS
DEMONSTRATION
by Liam Dickinson
Portraits
Liam will be giving us  a demonstration of painting a portrait.
Free to members of Macclesfield Art Group. Non members pay £4 on the door. Please bring a face covering.

Liam Dickinson is a full-time artist living and working in Lancashire. In 2017 he made the finals of Sky Arts Portrait Artist of The Year, a show which kick-started his career and led to a host of exciting commissions across the country and beyond.

He enjoys the challenge of painting a sitter live, including at weddings and events.  He also demonstrates paintings for various art groups or live Facebook streams - completed in 2-3 hours with step-by-step instruction.  You can see his work at https://liamdickinson.co.uk/

Next Meetings

January 21st Demonstration by Liam Dickenson - Portraits February 4th Own work and Wild Card Slot Steve and Brenda will hold a session on requirements for Oil painting. (not a demo) February 18th Own Work and Still Life March 4th Demo or Workshop – Mark Warner - To be confirmed March 18th Own Work and Portrait Group

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Our silkmoth logo was inspired by the historical connection of Macclesfield to the silk industry.
Logo design by Rob Hutchings                                                |     Webmaster Jon Webster    |                                                    © Macclesfield Art Group 2021 |   Artworks © original artists
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