From Water to Water: A Way Through the Trees
Anishinaabe/Ojibwa artist Bonnie Devine has been engaged to create a site-specific mural installation and mentorship project this fall at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection.
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Conversations Masterworks from the Collection
This selection of works from our permanent collection aims to convey something of its current breadth, taking particular pleasure in placing apparently disparate works in creative conversation with one another. Featuring works by Kenojuak Ashevak, Rebecca Belmore, Edward Burtynsky, Franklin Carmichael, Emily Carr, Kim Dorland, Sorel Etrog, Paterson Ewen, Lawren Harris, Prudence Heward, Gershon Iskowitz, A.Y. Jackson, Cornelius Krieghoff, Jean Paul Lemieux, Arthur Lismer, An Te Liu, Zachari Logan, Helen McNicoll, David Ruben Piqtoukun, David Milne, Michael Snow, Tom Thomson and others.
Sunday Sip and Create
Relax and unwind with a sociable Sunday afternoon of artmaking at the McMichael, sustained by warm coffee or tea served in heritage china, sweet treats and sparkling beverages. This informal artmaking class is designed for artists of all skill levels and is led by experienced instructors who specialize in different mediums and subject areas.
Saturday Art Classes 2024 – 2025
Saturdays at the McMichael (SAM) Children’s Art Classes Ages 5 to 12 These popular children’s art classes offer a creative exploration of various art mediums, encourage skill development, cultivate art appreciation and introduce children to the art of Canada through in-gallery activities. Facilitated by professional art instructors, children will be divided [...]
Tafelmusik Chamber Series 2024/25
Chamber Series 2024/25 Cost General Public: $50 McMichael Members: $40 Tafelmusik Members: $40 Location McMichael Canadian Art Collection 10365 Islington Ave, Kleinburg, ON L0J 1C0 Pre-Concert Dinner at CABIN CABIN Opens: 5 pm Last Seating: 7 pm Dinner Menu Reserve Table [...]
John Scott: Firestorm
John Scott: Firestorm presents the work of the late Canadian artist John Scott (1950–2022), gathering paintings, drawings, and sculptures made by Scott from the 1980s through the 2010s.
Public Tours Schedule
Public Tours Join a McMichael Docent for this overview of the gallery's permanent collection and special exhibitions. With a focus on key themes and artworks, this tour will introduce visitors to highlights of the art of Canada – both beloved favourites and new discoveries – including works by the of Group of Seven and [...]
Artful Yoga at the McMichael
Saturdays, ongoing. Unwind with a restorative morning yoga session at the McMichael with views over the Humber River Vallery. Registered Yoga Teacher Rina Morra will lead gentle sessions of Vinyasa flow yoga to awaken the mind and body.
Derek Sullivan: Field Notes
This solo exhibition highlights a recent body of work by the leading Toronto-based conceptual artist Derek Sullivan. The works on display were inspired by Sullivan’s twelve-month site-study of Shift, a landart work by the American sculptor Richard Serra long-hidden in a field in King, Ontario.
Worlds on Paper: Drawings from Kinngait
The recent digitization of the Kinngait Drawings Archive—90,000 works strong and held by the McMichael for more than three decades—has allowed unprecedented curatorial access to the origins of this now world-renowned graphic tradition.
Dreaming Forward: Contemporary Drawings from Kinngait
Since the 1990 transfer of 90,000 works on paper from the West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative to the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, new generations of Kinngait artists have emerged onto the contemporary art scene, capturing visions of their community into the new millennium.
ArtVenture March Break Camp 2025
March Break Camp 2025 McMichael Mini Art Explorers Ages 4 – 6 March 10 to 12, 2025 (3-day camp) From 9 am to 5 pm In-person workshop at the McMichael Art Studios Cost: $312 General Public $250 McMichael Members Groups limited to 12 participants. Registration required. Book [...]
Family Storytelling Circles – March 2025
All Ages Family Storytelling Circles Tuesday, March 11 to Friday, March 14, 2025 11:30 am - English 1 pm - French Families are invited to drop in for cozy storytelling circles inspired by Worlds on Paper: Drawings [...]
Worlds on Paper – Family Sunday
Sunday, March 16, 2025 Worlds on Paper Family Sunday Step into the world of Inuit art and storytelling at this special Family Sunday inspired by Worlds on Paper: Drawings from Kinngait, an exhibition celebrating the rich tradition of Inuit drawing. This immersive day of storytelling, art-making, and cultural exploration invites visitors of [...]
In-Person Oil Painting Weekend with Judy Sherman
This in-person weekend program will offer artists of all skill levels an intensive weekend of study in oil painting technique. Artist Judy Sherman will cover a wide range of skills, including how to understand values, composition, colour, shape, form, and lighting, as well as how to apply effective brush techniques and more. Through demonstrations, painting exercises, and one-on-one feedback, students will learn to view and analyze the world as a visual artist. Sherman will guide participants through basic techniques and explain how they can apply finishing touches to take their work to the next level.
Matinée francophone: Worlds on Paper: Drawings from Kinngait
Matinée francophone Worlds on Paper: Drawings from Kinngait Saturday, March 22, 2025 | 10 am to 12 pm Experience Worlds on Paper: Drawings from Kinngait in a special French-language tour led by Emma Ducharme, French Program and Community Engagement Coordinator. Start your morning with a [...]
In-Person Essential Watercolour Studio with David McEown
David McEown In-Person Essential Watercolour Studio Discover the art of watercolour in this immersive two-day workshop. This two-day workshop covers essential watercolour techniques with a focus on colour perception exercises, equipping participants with the skills to paint directly from nature. We’ll explore how to interpret and elevate sketches and photo references [...]
McMichael Slow Art Day
McMichael Slow Art Day On April 5th the McMichael will observe Slow Art Day, a day that encourages people to “discover for themselves the joy of looking at and loving art.” On Slow Art Day the galleries will be as quiet as possible with lots of extra seating. There will be no public tours [...]
Sandra Brewster: FISH
This spring, Toronto-based artist Sandra Brewster unveils a striking, site-specific wall installation in the McMichael’s permanent collection galleries.
In-Person Acrylic Painting Studio with Andrew Cheddie Sookrah
Using live demonstrations and hands-on exercises, Sookrah will guide students through the painting process in a preferred degree of abstraction and subject matter. Students will learn about tools and materials used in acrylic artmaking and, through skill-building exercises, gain a solid understanding of effective use of brushstrokes, shading, and composition. Beginner artists are welcome to join this class! Basic drawing techniques, perspective, composition, colour, texture, use of material will be covered.