• 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.

    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.

    John Hartman: Many Lives Mark This Place

    In 2014, Ontario-based painter and printmaker John Hartman (b. 1950) embarked on a project to capture the intimate relationship between more than thirty leading Canadian authors and the places that inspire them.

    Margaux Williamson: Interiors

    While women artists of the early twentieth century were known for depicting interior spaces as places of privacy and domestic quietude, Toronto artist Margaux Williamson’s (b. 1976) interiors reveal spaces of creativity, subjectivity, and a kind of anarchic experimentation.

    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.

    Virtual Tour of John Hartman: Many Lives Mark This Place

    Virtual Tour of John Hartman: Many Lives Mark This Place Mondays 12:30 to 1:30 pm   About the tour Journey through the landscapes that have been formative to some of Canada's best-known authors on our newest virtual tour of the exhibition John Hartman: Many Lives Mark This Place (on view through Nov 1). This new virtual [...]

    In-Person Painting Studio
    (Tuesdays)

    In-Person Painting Studio with Andrew Sookrah Tuesdays, September 22 to November 10 6 to 9 pm Location: Pine Cottage “Very creative, supportive environment. Some amazing work created by this group!” “Loved the personal assistance with my skills as they apply to my work.” Program Description Artist Andrew Sookrah will offer instruction [...]

    Online Watercolour Masterclass (Saturdays)

    Online Watercolour Masterclass with David McEown Saturdays, October 24 to November 14 11 am to 2 pm (EST) Level: Advanced by David McEown Program Description This virtual studio program is a special opportunity for practicing advanced-level artists to fine-tune observational and technical skills under the guidance of award-winning artist [...]

  • Christi Belcourt & Bonnie Devine
    in conversation

    Join the McMichael’s Chief Curator Sarah Milroy in conversation with artists Christi Belcourt and Bonnie Devine as they discuss upcoming projects at the McMichael and contemporary Indigenous art practice and activism today.

    First Look at Early Days

    Join the McMichael’s Chief Curator Sarah Milroy for an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming exhibition Early Days: Indigenous Art at the McMichael (opening Nov. 28) with a focus on recent Indigenous and Inuit acquisitions to the collection.

    Art & Nature Meditation Outdoor Workshop

    Reflections on Light and Shadow: Art & Nature Meditation Outdoor Workshop Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 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 [...]

    Pastel Workshop

    Pastel Workshop with Margaret Ferraro Wednesday, November 11 to Friday, November 13 10 am to 4:30 pm Level: Beginner/Intermediate About the workshop In this three-day workshop, master pastelist Margaret Ferraro will introduce participants to colour theory, value, temperature, and application techniques. Participants will learn how each [...]

    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 [...]

    Contemporary Landscape Painting

    Contemporary Landscape Painting with John Leonard 3-day Workshop Wednesday, November 18 to Friday, November 20 Level: Advanced About the Workshop This three-day workshop will guide participants through the development of a personal voice when painting the land through observation and analysis. Professional artist and educator John Leonard [...]

    Call for Artisans & Designers

    The Makers’ Market Online Auction will offer a variety of high-quality, one-of-kind items made by Canadian artisans.

    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.

    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 [...]