“A Like Vision”:
The Group of Seven at 100
In 2020, we will be celebrating the achievement of the Group of Seven on the centenary of their first exhibition with a special installation of work from our permanent collection.
Tom Thomson
Tom Thomson is often wrongly assumed to have been a member of the Group of Seven. He almost certainly would have been had he not died too soon.
Virtual Tour of Uprising: The Power of Mother Earth
Join a McMichael Docent on a journey through 25 years of Christi Belcourt’s artwork in this new, interactive virtual presentation exploring the special exhibition Uprising: The Power of Mother Earth.
Uprising: The Power of Mother Earth
Uprising: The Power of Mother Earth, co-produced by the Thunder Bay Art Gallery and Carleton University Art Gallery, is the first retrospective of Christi Belcourt’s work, and spans more than twenty-five years of her art-making career.
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 [...]
Call for Artisans & Designers
The Makers’ Market Online Auction will offer a variety of high-quality, one-of-kind items made by Canadian artisans.
Early Days: Indigenous Art at the McMichael
Early Days will gather remarkable artworks together, and the stories that go with them, in an eight-month celebration of these powerful legacies. The show will also include recent acquisitions reflecting the diversity and vitality of Indigenous art in Canada today.
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 [...]
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.
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Online Painting Studio
Thursdays
This virtual class includes live online interaction with artist Andrew Sookrah and will offer instruction to artists working to refine their technique in the subjects and styles of their choice.
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.
Online Pastel Studio with Margaret Ferraro
In this six-week-long online studio program, master pastelist Margaret Ferraro will introduce participants to colour theory, value, temperature, and application techniques.
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 [...]
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.
New Perspectives: Denyse Thomasos
Join us for a virtual curatorial talk led by McMichael Chief Curator Sarah Milroy as part of the upcoming special exhibition Denyse Thomasos: Odyssey.
Online Painting Studio (Thursdays)
Refine your painting technique using photographic references and live demonstrations in acrylics.
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.