Living with Art — McMichael Accessible Program for Adults Living with Exceptionalities
The Living with Art program is a studio-based series of three-hour-long classes developed for young adults (aged 18 and older) living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or other exceptionalities. The program provides an opportunity for the participants to view and create art while socializing in a safe and inclusive environment. The program is offered on scheduled dates for individuals. Organized groups are welcome to book a session for up to 15 partcipants.
Individual
Registration
Join us at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in an exploration of art, nature and artmaking activities which are interactive, accessible, and designed to promote enjoyable learning and social skills. These three-hour long workshops will offer young adults (ages 18 and over) living with special needs opportunities to actively explore the connections between art, nature, and the world around us. Each unique workshop will have its own theme combining in-gallery art-viewing, outdoor discovery and studio artmaking. Participants can engage independently or with guardian/caregiver support. All workshops are free of charge, pre-registration is required through the McMichael. Each workshop will have a link below when the registration is open.
Organized
Groups
Offered to organized and private groups, Living with Art is a series of interactive programs supporting experiential learning and skill development through guided art and nature explorations, hands-on workshops and enjoyable social activities. Each three-hour session features a distinctive theme and includes in-gallery art-viewing, outdoor discovery, and studio artmaking. Designed for young adults (18+) living with exceptionalities, Living with Art incorporates accessible tools, materials, and technologies, focusing on creative expression in a welcoming environment. Each session is facilitated by an art instructor, two assistants, and up to two volunteers from the McMichael team.
Group Facilitator Requirements
Participants are given the choice of enjoying these experiences independently or with support, however, the program is not a transfer of care program. Facilitators are responsible for the participant for the duration of the event.
- Remain on the McMichael’s grounds or property during the event, even if the participant is independent.
- Provide contact information to McMichael staff if leaving the event space during the duration of the program.
Group Booking Information
- Living With Art is a series of six sessions. Bi-weekly OR bi-monthly scheduling options are available.
- While the program is offered as a series, upon discussion each session may be booked individually.
- The Living With Art program is available for group bookings of up to 15 participants plus facilitators.
- The program is designed to integrate in-gallery/outdoor experiences with studio activities onsite at the McMichael. Living With Art can also be booked as an in-classroom/offsite experience based solely on studio activities by request.
*Please dress accordingly for the weather as portions of these workshops will take place outdoors.
