Home for the Holidays Sunday, December 15 1 - 3 pm Maud Lewis (1903 - 1970)Skaters on a Pond, late 1950s/early 1960soil on green beaverboard29.8 x 34.9 cmCollection of CFFI Ventures Inc. as collected by John Risley© Art Gallery of Nova Scotia About the [...]
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.
Join a French-language tour of Clarence Gagnon's beloved illustrations for 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.
An intimate and open-hearted afternoon of songs, stories, and moving images.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Autumn's in the Air Sunday, October 6 1 - 3 pm Maud Lewis (1903-1970)Carriage Ride, late 1940soil on boardframed: 31.8 × 39.4 cmBryan J. Rice© Art Gallery of Nova Scotia These special Accessible Studio Family art workshops for children and youth living with special needs encourage [...]
Artist Andrew Sookrah will offer instruction to artists working to refine their technique in the subjects and styles of their choice.
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.
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.
A beguiling teller of tales and master guitarist, Stephen Fearing presents an afternoon of music and stories that reflect his love of Canada's East Coast.
By the end of this workshop, students will have a thorough knowledge of how to set up, begin and work through an entire painting.
Reflections on Colour: Art & Nature Meditation Workshop Sunday, September 15 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 River [...]
Saulteaux artist Robert Houle and McMichael Chief Curator Sarah Milroy will be in conversation about the artist’s personal experience in the residential school system, the politics of cultural suppression and the resilience of the Indigenous community in the face of adversity.
About the bus The bus will travel from downtown Toronto directly to the McMichael gallery in Kleinburg for the opening of the Robert Houle: Histories exhibition and the Conversation with Robert Houle event at 2 pm. Please bring a printed or digital copy of your ticket to display when boarding the bus. Bus details Toronto [...]
A keen observer and an insightful writer, Crowe’s performance will offer an afternoon of reflection and sheer musical beauty that she will share with her close musician friends: Danny Greenspoon and Tony Duggan-Smith.