Kinderflute – Luna’s Magic Flute
Join innovative music teacher Stéphanie Superle for an introductory Kinderflute program. Accompanied by a pianist, she will be sharing the story and music of Luna’s Magic flute. Adapting the tale into a musical story, Stephanie brings Luna to life with lovely illustrations and storytelling.
In the Making: In Conversation with Rebecca Belmore, Ken Lum and Deanna Bowen
A unique opportunity to join three of Canada’s leading artists, all subjects of the upcoming season of the CBC’s acclaimed documentary series In the Making, in an intimate conversation with series co-creator and host Sean O’Neill.
The Woods Are Burning
The Woods Are Burning Sunday, October 6 4 to 6:30 pm About the event In The Woods Are Burning, novelist and poet Anne Michaels and singer-songwriter David Sereda lead a stellar ensemble to celebrate the life, art and passion of Tom Thomson. Over a century ago, Thomson’s [...]
Thanksgiving Harvest Festival
Thanksgiving Harvest Festival Monday, October 14 11 am - 4 pm Admission Both events are free with gallery admission. Please note: The Cow Show requires an online reservation. See below for more details. The Cow Show by Rag & Bone Puppet Theatre 2 to 3 pm [...]
Autumn Art Sale
About the Autumn Art Sale The McMichael Volunteer Committee’s annual signature fundraiser, the AUTUMN ART SALE, is recognized as one of the most prestigious events displaying original works from some of Canada’s most talented artists. There is no better setting than the gallery’s stunning Grand Hall, surrounded by 100 acres of beautiful conservation land, to showcase [...]
Curatorial Talk Into the Light: Lionel LeMoine FitzGerald
Join exhibition co-curators Sarah Milroy, Ian A.C. Dejardin and Michael Parke-Taylor for a curatorial talk on the life and work of L.L. FitzGerald, an artist who explored the animating forces of the landscape and was the final member to join the Group of Seven.
Reflections on Colour: Art & Nature Meditation Workshop
Reflections on Colour: Art & Nature Meditation Workshop Sunday, October 27 12:30 - 3:30 pm About the workshop Join a unique stress-relieving workshop inspired by the Japanese tradition of shinrin yoku (forest bathing). The workshop begins with an instructor-led silent meditation walk on the McMichael’s grounds in the Humber [...]
Abstracting the Figure
Thursdays, October 31 to December 5, 2019 6 to 9 pm 6-week session Date: Thursdays, October 31 to December 5, 2019 Time: 6 pm to 9 pm Fee per session: $269 general public; $215 McMichael members “Very creative, supportive environment. Some amazing work created by this group!” “Loved the personal assistance with my skills as they apply to [...]
Stewart Legere: Sing With the Birds Who Stay
An intimate and open-hearted afternoon of songs, stories, and moving images.
Curatorial Talk
Clarence Gagnon’s Maria Chapdelaine
Former Senior Curator at the Vancouver Art Gallery, Ian M. Thom, will discuss the multimedia illustrations made by artist Clarence Gagnon for the 1933 edition of Maria Chapdelaine.
Happy Holidays from the McMichael
Celebrate the festive season in French, Canadian, and Maritime style with special exhibitions, art workshops and performances for the whole family as the McMichael transforms into a magical winter wonderland.
Happy New Year!
Discover the customs and traditions of New Year observances from around the world with artmaking activities.
Day at the Gallery
Day at the Gallery Dates: Thursday, March 5 Time: 8:30 am to 4 pm Cost: $35 per child Ages: 5* to 12 Developed to provide meaningful engagement for children during the upcoming school service interruptions, this program combines art studio activities and gallery visits with healthy outdoor hikes and games. Day at the Gallery [...]
Landscape Studies: An Afternoon of Exhibitions & Talks
Landscape Studies: An Afternoon of Exhibitions & Talks Sunday, March 8 1 pm {thumbnail} {title:linked} {start_date} to {end_date} View exhibition About the event Join a variety of artists, curators and writers for an afternoon of discussions regarding the newly opened special exhibitions John Hartman: Many Lives Mark This Place [...]
Reflections on Light and Shadow: Art & Nature Meditation Workshop
Reflections on Colour: Art & Nature Meditation Workshop Sunday, March 22 12:30 - 3:30 pm About the workshop Join a unique stress-relieving workshop inspired by the Japanese tradition of shinrin yoku (forest bathing). The workshop begins with a guided viewing of the Group of Seven paintings displayed within the exhibition "A Like Vision": [...]
ArtVenture Club
4 Meetings: May 19, 21, 26 and 28 1 to 3 pm Ages 7 to 12 Welcome to the Club! The McMichael ArtVenture Club is a series of virtual studio programs facilitated by our professional art instructors. Offered through the ZOOM platform, this friendly art club encourages social interaction, [...]
Online Painting Studio
(Tuesdays)
Art and Indigenous Spirituality Online Painting Studio with Don Chretien Tuesdays, May 19 to June 30 3 to 6 pm Program Description Due to popular demand, we are offering a second session on Tuesdays of this series of seven virtual painting classes led by Ojibwe artist Don Chretien. Each class begins [...]
Online Painting Studio
(Thursdays)
Online Painting Studio with Andrew Sookrah Thursdays, June 11 to July 16 3 to 6 pm Level: Open to all skill levels “I found it engaging and really liked watching the demo by Andrew. I felt quite engaged—in some ways even more so than in face-to-face classes as I felt I could see "up close" what Andrew [...]
Online Watercolour Studio
(Saturdays)
Landscape and Colour Exploration Online Watercolour Studio with David McEown Saturdays, June 20 to July 11 11 am to 2 pm Level: Intermediate/Advanced David McEown, Lake Superior Shoreline n.2, 22 x 30 inches, watercolour, Lake Superior Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada David McEown, Greenland Odyssey, 22 x 30 inches, watercolour, Greenland [...]
Virtual En Plein Air Competition
In the time of travel restrictions and social distancing due to COVID-19, a personal and creative connection to nature has become even more important for health and wellbeing.