BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//McMichael Canadian Art Collection - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mcmichael.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for McMichael Canadian Art Collection REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260712T133000 DTSTAMP:20260702T130101Z CREATED:20260629T190223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T130101Z UID:37230008151-1783850400-1783863000@mcmichael.com SUMMARY:Living with Art — McMichael Accessible Program for Adults Living with Exceptionalities DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n \n \n READ MORE \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Individual\nRegistration \n \n \n \nJoin 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. \n\n\n \n \n READ MORE \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop\nThemes \n \n \n \n \n \nColour Exploration\nInspired by the McMichael’s collection\, special exhibitions\, and the beauty of its surrounding landscape\, join us for a day of colour exploration. \nThe program includes a guided visit to the galleries and the vibrant Minokamik Garden\, hands-on colour mixing\, and the creation of a large acrylic painting inspired by Canadian art and the local environment. \nParticipants are encouraged to bring their favourite artworks previously created for a gallery discussion in the studio. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nParticipation Guidelines\n\nFor young adults\, ages 18 and over\, living with special needs.\nPre-registration is required.\nMaximum number of participants per workshop – 10 (plus caregivers).\nParticipants must be able to engage independently in activities\, or with parent/guardian/caregiver support.\n\nPlease note: This is not a transfer of care program. Parents/guardians/caregivers are responsible for their adult son/daughter for the duration of the workshop. This includes: \n\nSigning in and signing out of the workshop with their son/daughter.\nAccompanying and assisting him/her to engage in activities if\, and as may be\, required.\nAlternatively\, if their son/daughter can participate independently in activities\, parents/guardians/caregivers must always remain available to McMichael staff.\n\nParents/guardians/caregivers: \n\nRemain in program spaces\, elsewhere in the gallery\, or on the McMichael grounds for the duration of the workshop.\nProvide a cell number upon signing in for on-site contact by staff.\nSign in and sign out their son/daughter.\n\n*Please dress accordingly for the weather as portions of these workshops will take place outdoors. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Colour Exploration\n \n \n \n JULY 12\, 2026 | 10 AM — 1:30 PM\n \n \n \n Location\n Pine Cottage\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n Visual Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Organized \nGroups \n \n \n \nOffered 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. \nGroup Facilitator Requirements\nParticipants 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. \n\nRemain on the McMichael’s grounds or property during the event\, even if the participant is independent.\nProvide contact information to McMichael staff if leaving the event space during the duration of the program.\n\nGroup Booking Information\n\nLiving With Art is a series of six sessions. Bi-weekly OR bi-monthly scheduling options are available.\nWhile the program is offered as a series\, upon discussion each session may be booked individually.\nThe Living With Art program is available for group bookings of up to 15 participants plus facilitators.\nThe 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.\n\n*Please dress accordingly for the weather as portions of these workshops will take place outdoors. \n\n\n \n \n READ MORE \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Inquiry Form \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Load More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Funding Provided By\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Partnership With\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Media Partner URL:https://mcmichael.com/event/living-with-art-mcmichael-accessible-program-for-adults-living-with-exceptionalities-4/ CATEGORIES:Accessible Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcmichael.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/LWA-SS-Cover-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260712T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260712T133000 DTSTAMP:20260630T145138Z CREATED:20260402T155428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T145138Z UID:37230008158-1783859400-1783863000@mcmichael.com SUMMARY:Tour — Old Growth DESCRIPTION:Old Growth: Masterworks by the\nGroup of Seven and their Contemporaries \n \n Spotlight Tour\n \n \n \n \nOld Growth: Masterworks by the Group of Seven and their Contemporaries invites visitors to experience the McMichael’s most iconic and enduring treasures\, artworks that have shaped the way generations have seen and felt the Canadian landscape. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When\n Fridays\, Sundays\, 12:30 pm\n \n \n \n Cost\n Free with gallery admission\n \n \n \n Location\n Meet in the Grand Hall\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Tickets URL:https://mcmichael.com/event/tour-old-growth-1230-pm/2026-07-12/ CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcmichael.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1972.10_WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260712T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260712T150000 DTSTAMP:20260630T145433Z CREATED:20260415T181249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T145433Z UID:37230008161-1783864800-1783868400@mcmichael.com SUMMARY:Tour — Fresh Air DESCRIPTION:Fresh Air \n \n Spotlight Tour\n \n \n \n \nFollow along with a McMichael Docent and discover recent acquisitions in dialogue with iconic works from the McMichael’s permanent collection—dynamic pairings that offer fresh perspectives on Canadian art and reflect the evolving breadth of voices shaping the country’s cultural landscape. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When\n Fridays\, Sundays\, 2 pm\n \n \n \n Cost\n Free with gallery admission\n \n \n \n Location\n Meet in the Grand Hall\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Tickets URL:https://mcmichael.com/event/tour-fresh-air/2026-07-12/ CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcmichael.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Foragers-BenReeves-Foragers.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR