“A Like Vision”:
The Group of Seven at 100
10365 Islington Ave, Kleinburg
In 2020, we will be celebrating the achievement of the Group of Seven on the centenary of their first exhibition with a special installation of work from our permanent collection.
Tom Thomson
10365 Islington Ave, KleinburgTom Thomson is often wrongly assumed to have been a member of the Group of Seven. He almost certainly would have been had he not died too soon.
Walter J. Phillips: At the Lake
10365 Islington Ave, KleinburgThis special presentation of works on paper by the Canadian painter and printmaker Walter J. Phillips (1884–1963) explores the artist’s emotional connection and artistic response to Ontario’s Lake of the Woods region.
John Hartman: Many Lives Mark This Place
10365 Islington Ave, KleinburgHartman's portraits speak to the power of the imagination in experiencing – physically, emotionally and philosophically – the diverse landscapes of our country and the stories that they hold.
Brenda Draney
10365 Islington Ave, KleinburgBrenda Draney’s paintings, with their gestural mark-making and wide expanses of canvas, present fragmented narratives that stem from her personal history as a Cree woman, living in northern Alberta.
Virtual Tour of Uprising: The Power of Mother Earth
10365 Islington Ave, KleinburgJoin a McMichael Docent on a journey through 25 years of Christi Belcourt’s artwork in this new, interactive virtual presentation exploring the special exhibition Uprising: The Power of Mother Earth.
Online Painting Studio
(Thursdays)
10365 Islington Ave, Kleinburg
Online Painting Studio with Andrew Sookrah Thursdays, September 17 to October 22 3 to 6 pm Level: Open to all skill levels “The instructor also gives excellent feedback on our work and our progress. I like that he is encouraging and genuinely respects different styles.” Program Description This [...]
Virtual Tour of John Hartman: Many Lives Mark This Place
10365 Islington Ave, KleinburgVirtual Tour of John Hartman: Many Lives Mark This Place Mondays 12:30 to 1:30 pm About the tour Journey through the landscapes that have been formative to some of Canada's best-known authors on our newest virtual tour of the exhibition John Hartman: Many Lives Mark This Place (on view through Nov 1). This [...]
In-Person Painting Studio
(Tuesdays)
10365 Islington Ave, Kleinburg
In-Person Painting Studio with Andrew Sookrah Tuesdays, September 22 to November 10 6 to 9 pm Location: Pine Cottage “Very creative, supportive environment. Some amazing work created by this group!” “Loved the personal assistance with my skills as they apply to my work.” Program Description Artist Andrew Sookrah will offer instruction [...]
Outdoor Tours for Vaughan Culture Days
10365 Islington Ave, KleinburgThese in-person outdoor tours will tell the story of the McMichael and provide an opportunity for visitors to explore the grounds.
Watercolour Landscape Sketching
with John Hartman
10365 Islington Ave, Kleinburg
Watercolour Landscape Sketching with John Hartman Wednesday, September 30 to Thursday, October 1 10 am to 4:30 pm Level: Intermediate/Advanced John Hartman during a Studio Demo “Very creative, supportive environment. Some amazing work created by this group!” “Loved the personal assistance with my skills as they apply to [...]