En Plein Air – Call for artists
The McMichael is inviting artists to participate in the special installment of the McMichael En Plein Air Competition celebrating the legacy of the Humber River.
20 events found.
Wonder Mom: Accessible Studio Workshop
Sunday, May 12, 2019 Mother's Day Workshop 1 to 3 pm Program Description Enjoy the wonders of spring with mom, women and the special individuals in your life and allow the McMichael's beautiful natural environment to inspire your art-making. In this indoor/outdoor family workshop we begin with a short nature walk and outdoor art-making [...]
Free
Dancing Pictures / Les Tableaux Dansants
Dancer and Choreographer Jenny McCowan will lead visitors of all ages through a variety of creative movement workshops that explore the connection between dance movement and visual forms
Les Matinées Francophones:
Rita Letendre
One of the Quebec pioneers of abstraction, Rita Letendre’s early canvases in sulphuric shades of black, red, orange and yellow evoke a volcanic female force.
Free
Colour Exploration
Watercolour Painting
Saturday April 27 to Sunday April 28, 2019 2-Day Masterclass 10 am to 4:30 pm Instructor: David McEown Level: Intermediate/Advanced “This was one of the best workshops that I have ever attended. David McEown is so giving of himself and helpful to all his students. First Class event!” —Willow Hobson Program Description Explore essential watercolour [...]
$143 – $179
Pastel & Underpainting
Student will explore the diverse functions of underpainting, with an emphasis on the use of the technique to extend the value of range in artwork. Renowned artist Margaret Ferraro will demonstrate the underpainting process step-by-step, guiding students through the entire process while incorporating students’ personal choices.
$143 – $179
Concert: Celtic Travels with Tony McManus
Celebrate St. Patrick Day with Tony McManus , a guitar virtuoso whose work both as a guitarist and as a composer has come to represent Celtic music in the guitar world. McManus tours extensively in Europe, the UK, Australia and North America and is a recipient of several festival awards. Registration required.
$10 – $39
Digital Photography
What You Need to Know: . Program Information: Programs run from 9 am to 4 pm Drop-off between 8:45 and 9 am Pick-up between 4 and 4:15 pm Fee for two-day camp: $130 general public; $117 McMichael members . Morning extended care: Available from 8 to 8:45 am for: March Break 2-Day Camp ($15/child per session). [...]
March Break Dance Workshops
Kick off March Break with fun for the whole family! Enjoy bilingual storytelling, family tours, and drop in art workshops.
Painting Masters Full-Week Camp
What You Need to Know: . Program Information: Programs run from 9 am to 4 pm Drop-off between 8:45 and 9 am Pick-up between 4 and 4:15 pm Fee for five-day camp: $300 general public; $270 McMichael members . Morning extended care: Available from 8 to 8:45 am for: Full-Week Camp ($25/child per session) . [...]
Veils: Artists in Conversation
Please join artists Marie-Claire Blais and Jeremy Laing in conversation, as they explore the many legacies that infuse their work, from minimalism to Mexican textiles and beyond. Jessica Bradley, curator of the Blais exhibition on view at McMichael, will also participate in this event, along with the McMichael’s Chief Curator Sarah Milroy.
Free
Exhibition Opening Shuttle from Toronto
SPECIAL PRESENTATION INFORMATION CURRENT EXHIBITIONS The McMichael is pleased to offer visitors complimentary transportation from downtown Toronto to its grounds in Kleinburg on Saturday, March 9. Join us for the opening day of the exhibition "Marie-Claire Blais:Veils" and attend a special artists' talk Veils: Artists in Conversation. The art bus is a [...]
Free
Les Matinées Francophones
Marie-Claire Blais
Go in-depth into the first solo exhibition of this leading contemporary Quebec artist with Alexandra Beneteau, an artist and senior educator at the McMichael.
Free
Pastel Mastery
Participants begin this workshop by studying application techniques and playing with colour. In studying the work of other pastelists, participants will learn how each method of application can be used effectively and creatively. Student will study colour theory, studying value, and temperature, and how this relates to landscape, still life, and other subjects/modes of expression.
$215 – $269
LES MATINÉES FRANCOPHONES: Françoise Sullivan
Join McMichael Senior Educator, Lisa Laurin, in an exploration of the multidisciplinary practice of Francoise Sullivan whose major impact on Quebec and Canadian culture is fully recognized in this new exhibition.
Free
Special Presentation: A Dance for Those of Us Whose Hearts Have Turned to Ice…
Don’t miss this special lecture on artist Luis Jacob’s video installation ...
Free
Let it Snow: Accessible Studio Workshop
These special Accessible Studio Family art workshops for children and youth living with special needs encourage collaborative artmaking that involves the entire family. Based on exploring the McMichael’s collection and spectacular grounds, each session focuses on an art projects planned for various skills and abilities.
Free
Danse dans la Neige Family Day Festival
Coinciding with the end of the Winter Carnival in Quebec City, this festival will offer art and dance activities for the whole family, celebrating the art of Françoise Sullivan's and the francophone culture.
Françoise Sullivan Exhibition Opening
Please join us to celebrate the opening of Françoise Sullivan and Rita Letendre: Earth, Wind & Fire.
Free