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Virtual Tour of Denyse Thomasos: Odyssey
Join an experienced McMichael Docent on a virtual guided tour of Denyse Thomasos: Odyssey.
Celebrating the Group of Seven with Jon Sasaki
On the anniversary of the Group of Seven’s first exhibition, join Ian Dejardin, Executive Director and Sarah Milroy, Chief Curator, in conversation with Jon Sasaki regarding reframing the landscape painting genre through the lens of photography.
Spring Break Camps
Spring Break 2021
Online Oil Painting Studio with Judy Sherman
Join a new virtual studio program for artists working to refine their oil painting technique in the subjects and styles of their choice.
Family Day Storytelling Circle
Join McMichael Educator Bonnie Marcus on an interactive adventure exploring the playful stories behind some of the Gallery’s most beloved artworks.
Tom Thomson Virtual Talk
Tom Thomson Virtual Talk February 10, 2021 7 pm {thumbnail} {title:linked} {start_date} to {end_date} View exhibition The Legacy of Tom Thomson Virtual Talk February 10, 2021 7 pm BUY a copy of THE BOOK About the talk You’re invited to a [...]
Essential Watercolour with David McEown
A unique opportunity for practicing artists to fine-tune their observational and technical skills under the guidance of David McEown.
ArtVenture Winter Club
Monday, December 28 to Thursday, December 31 9 am to 12 pm Ages 7 to 12 Join the Club! Recognizing the need for safe and innovative programming for children over the winter break, the McMichael is offering a virtual program specifically tailored for small groups that will allow [...]
ArtVenture Online
Winter Family Art Challenge
ArtVenture Online Winter Family Art Challenge December 21 to January 10 Ages 6 and up Lawren S. Harris, Snow Fantasy, c. 1917, (c) Family of Lawren S. Harris Be part of the magic this holiday season at the McMichael! Challenge Video Activity Video [...]
Virtual Tour of Early Days: Indigenous Art at the McMichael
Join a McMichael Docent to learn about the gallery’s long and proud history of collecting Indigenous art and the stories that go with them.
A Virtual Celebration
Join Executive Director Ian A.C. Dejardin and Chief Curator Sarah Milroy for a conversation with some of the contributors to the A Like Vision: The Group of Seven & Tom Thomson book.
Art & Nature Meditation Outdoor Workshop
Reflections on Light and Shadow: Art & Nature Meditation Outdoor Workshop Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29 Open to all skill levels About the workshop Join a unique stress-relieving workshop inspired by the Japanese tradition of shinrin yoku (forest bathing). The workshop, which returns in [...]
Call for Artisans & Designers
The Makers’ Market Online Auction will offer a variety of high-quality, one-of-kind items made by Canadian artisans.
Contemporary Landscape Painting
Contemporary Landscape Painting with John Leonard 3-day Workshop Wednesday, November 18 to Friday, November 20 Level: Advanced About the Workshop This three-day workshop will guide participants through the development of a personal voice when painting the land through observation and analysis. Professional artist and educator John Leonard [...]
Online Painting Studio
(Thursdays)
Online Painting Studio with Andrew Sookrah Thursdays, November 12 to December 17 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 was [...]
Pastel Workshop
Pastel Workshop with Margaret Ferraro Wednesday, November 11 to Friday, November 13 10 am to 4:30 pm Level: Beginner/Intermediate About the workshop In this three-day workshop, master pastelist Margaret Ferraro will introduce participants to colour theory, value, temperature, and application techniques. Participants will learn how each [...]
Art & Nature Meditation Outdoor Workshop
Reflections on Light and Shadow: Art & Nature Meditation Outdoor Workshop Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 Open to all skill levels About the workshop Join a unique stress-relieving workshop inspired by the Japanese tradition of shinrin yoku (forest bathing). The workshop, which returns in a [...]
First Look at Early Days
Join the McMichael’s Chief Curator Sarah Milroy for an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming exhibition Early Days: Indigenous Art at the McMichael (opening Nov. 28) with a focus on recent Indigenous and Inuit acquisitions to the collection.
In-Person Acrylic Painting
Workshop
In-Person Acrylic Painting Workshop with Don Chretien Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25 10 am to 4:30 pm Level: Beginner/Intermediate Program Description A special two-day in-person acrylic workshop led by Ojibwe artist Don Chretien, whose distinctive painting style is inspired by a rigorous observation of natural patterns and the [...]
Online Watercolour Masterclass (Saturdays)
Online Watercolour Masterclass with David McEown Saturdays, October 24 to November 14 11 am to 2 pm (EST) Level: Advanced by David McEown Program Description This virtual studio program is a special opportunity for practicing advanced-level artists to fine-tune observational and technical skills under the guidance of award-winning artist [...]