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.
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.
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 [...]
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
Painting Studio
Topics covered include mastering perspective, reflections in water, patterns, texture, skies and clouds, dramatic light, depth and negative space, with special attention given to basic drawing techniques such as composition, colour, texture, and effective brushstrokes.
McMichael Talks: Gallery Talk with Gerald McMaster – Carl Beam: Time Traveller
A unique opportunity to hear from leading artist, curator and scholar Gerald McMaster as he discusses his experiences curating the work of Carl Beam, and his memories of the artist. Please note: This discussion is free with gallery admission. RSVP is required.
Holiday Wish Tree: 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. This program is free with gallery parking fee. Registration is required. Please register [...]
Contemporary Landscape Painting
Designed for advanced artists, this course will assist participants in developing a personal voice when painting the land. Through observation and analysis, participants will interpret landscape through relevant principles of design and then reconstruct it in paint using individual styles and techniques. Participants are encouraged to bring research material, sketches, or photographs to be used as a base for the work completed in class.
Modernism in Manhattan: David Milne’s New York 1903 – 1916
This talk, presented by Jessica Todd Smith, the Susan Gray Detweiler Curator of American Art and Manager of the Center for American Art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, will explore some of the extraordinary social, cultural, technological, and aesthetic revolutions that began to unfold during this period and examine the formative experiences that helped Milne develop his unique artistic vision.
The En Plein Air Competition Exhibition Opening Reception
Please join us at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection for a reception celebrating the opening of this year’s En Plein Air Competition Exhibition. Winning works and artists of distinction will be showcased in the Community Gallery from November 17, 2018 to early January 2019. The reception will include light snacks and refreshments and remarks from [...]