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Acoustic Conversation: The Tom Thomson Guitar

Celebrating the inter-generational dialogues of Canadian art.

Friday, December 1 at 8 pm

The Tom Thomson Guitar, the culmination of the McMichael’s 2017 Group of Seven Guitar Project, has finally entered the McMichael’s permanent collection. Created through an artistic collaboration of all seven luthiers involved in the 2017 project, this baritone guitar is a peerless musical instrument and an exquisite fine art object. We are delighted to have six of the luthiers join us for a conversation about the genesis of Tom Thomson Guitar, followed by a performance by the duo Twin Flames in which the instrument will be played.

Speakers: Linda Manzer, Grit Laskin, Tony Duggan-Smith, George Gray, Sergei de Jong and David Wren

Moderator: Sarah Milroy

Performance by: Twin Flames

From the beginning, this husband and wife duo has chosen to let their music speak for itself. Twin Flames build bridges across cultures, continents, and styles, and are celebrated internationally. This, alongside their substantial body of work, make it clear that they have something special going on. In just seven years of recording and performing as Twin Flames, the duo has accumulated 41 music awards and nominations. Twin Flames offer a memorable show with the perfect blend of music, comedy and thought-provoking stories. Their synchronicity and love shine through at every show.

Event Price

McMichael Members: $40
General Public: $50

Registration Required. Includes Gallery admission.

Dining

CABIN will be open for dinner and drinks before the show.
No reservations required. First come, first served.

Upper Galleries and the Shop will be open to the public until 7:30 pm

Friday, December 1
at 6:30 pm

Inspired by an astute reading of the artist’s oeuvre by Ian Dejardin, McMichael Executive Director, this tour invites viewers to explore the groundbreaking painting technique of Tom Thomson, the ultimate Canadian modernist landscape painter.

Tour is included in event ticket.

Tom Thomson (1877–1917), Winter: Sketch for In Algonquin Park, 1914, oil on wood panel, 21.8 x 26.7 cm, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Mastin, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, 1980.19.1

Tom Thomson Guitar

  • photo pf the neck of a guitar with the image of a man inlaid in the wood
  • Acoustic guitar headstock