Art Bus 2023 New dates added for the Art Bus! Travel in comfort from downtown Toronto to the McMichael on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. By popular demand the Art Bus will continue for two final weekends in December: December 8, 9, 10 and 15, 16, 17, 2023. To the McMichael: The Art Bus departs St. [...]
Sunday, December 17 Art activities and workshops from 11 am to 4 pm Performance at 2 pm by Sultans of Strings Hot chocolate and cookies will be available for purchase in the Grand Hall for take-out FREE ADMISSION on Family Sundays BOOK TICKETS Please note that parking fees ($7) are still in effect (free [...]
Family Storytelling Circles About the Tours From December 27-29, the whole family is invited to stop by the McMichael for a Storytelling Circle that explores a different exhibition and theme each day at 11:30 am. Our expert storytellers will regale you with tales of creativity and wonder [...]
ArtVenture Winter Camp | Ages 5 to 12 PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0iZnVzaW9uLWJ1dHRvbi13cmFwcGVyIGZ1c2lvbi1hbGlnbmNlbnRlciI+PHN0eWxlIHR5cGU9InRleHQvY3NzIiBzY29wZWQ9InNjb3BlZCI+LmZ1c2lvbi1idXR0b24uYnV0dG9uLTEgLmZ1c2lvbi1idXR0b24tdGV4dCwgLmZ1c2lvbi1idXR0b24uYnV0dG9uLTEgaSB7Y29sb3I6I2ZmZmZmZjt9LmZ1c2lvbi1idXR0b24uYnV0dG9uLTEge2JvcmRlci13aWR0aDowcHg7Ym9yZGVyLWNvbG9yOiNmZmZmZmY7fS5mdXNpb24tYnV0dG9uLmJ1dHRvbi0xIC5mdXNpb24tYnV0dG9uLWljb24tZGl2aWRlcntib3JkZXItY29sb3I6I2ZmZmZmZjt9LmZ1c2lvbi1idXR0b24uYnV0dG9uLTE6aG92ZXIgLmZ1c2lvbi1idXR0b24tdGV4dCwgLmZ1c2lvbi1idXR0b24uYnV0dG9uLTE6aG92ZXIgaSwuZnVzaW9uLWJ1dHRvbi5idXR0b24tMTpmb2N1cyAuZnVzaW9uLWJ1dHRvbi10ZXh0LCAuZnVzaW9uLWJ1dHRvbi5idXR0b24tMTpmb2N1cyBpLC5mdXNpb24tYnV0dG9uLmJ1dHRvbi0xOmFjdGl2ZSAuZnVzaW9uLWJ1dHRvbi10ZXh0LCAuZnVzaW9uLWJ1dHRvbi5idXR0b24tMTphY3RpdmV7Y29sb3I6I2ZmZmZmZjt9LmZ1c2lvbi1idXR0b24uYnV0dG9uLTE6aG92ZXIsIC5mdXNpb24tYnV0dG9uLmJ1dHRvbi0xOmZvY3VzLCAuZnVzaW9uLWJ1dHRvbi5idXR0b24tMTphY3RpdmV7Ym9yZGVyLXdpZHRoOjBweDtib3JkZXItY29sb3I6I2ZmZmZmZjt9LmZ1c2lvbi1idXR0b24uYnV0dG9uLTE6aG92ZXIgLmZ1c2lvbi1idXR0b24taWNvbi1kaXZpZGVyLCAuZnVzaW9uLWJ1dHRvbi5idXR0b24tMTpob3ZlciAuZnVzaW9uLWJ1dHRvbi1pY29uLWRpdmlkZXIsIC5mdXNpb24tYnV0dG9uLmJ1dHRvbi0xOmFjdGl2ZSAuZnVzaW9uLWJ1dHRvbi1pY29uLWRpdmlkZXJ7Ym9yZGVyLWNvbG9yOiNmZmZmZmY7fS5mdXNpb24tYnV0dG9uLmJ1dHRvbi0xe2JhY2tncm91bmQ6ICNjYzIzMWE7fS5mdXNpb24tYnV0dG9uLmJ1dHRvbi0xOmhvdmVyLC5idXR0b24tMTpmb2N1cywuZnVzaW9uLWJ1dHRvbi5idXR0b24tMTphY3RpdmV7YmFja2dyb3VuZDogI2NjMjMxYTt9LmZ1c2lvbi1idXR0b24uYnV0dG9uLTF7d2lkdGg6YXV0bzt9PC9zdHlsZT48YSBjbGFzcz0iZnVzaW9uLWJ1dHRvbiBidXR0b24tZmxhdCBidXR0b24tc3F1YXJlIGJ1dHRvbi1sYXJnZSBidXR0b24tY3VzdG9tIGJ1dHRvbi0xIiB0YXJnZXQ9Il9ibGFuayIgcmVsPSJub29wZW5lciBub3JlZmVycmVyIiBocmVmPSJodHRwczovL3RpY2tldHMubWNtaWNoYWVsLmNvbS9TZWxlY3Rpb24uYXNweD9zY2g9MjEzMzMiPjxzcGFuIGNsYXNzPSJmdXNpb24tYnV0dG9uLXRleHQiPkJPT0sgTk9XPC9zcGFuPjwvYT48L2Rpdj4= Tuesday, January 2 to Friday, January 5, 2024 9 am to 5 pm McMichael Members: $354 General Public: $416 /wp-content/uploads/20190808_082443sm.jpg About the Camp Led by talented art instructors, this camp will offer a unique opportunity for campers to creatively celebrate the season and discover some of [...]
Tom Thomson Virtual Public Tour About the tour Inspired by an astute reading of the artist’s oeuvre by Ian Dejardin, McMichael Executive Director, this virtual tour invites viewers to explore the groundbreaking painting technique of Tom Thomson, the ultimate Canadian modernist landscape painter. Based on exhibition stills, the tour will present several [...]
Fantasy Fair Immerse your family in the fantastical and eclectic world of Marcel Dzama, Winnipeg-born, New York-based visual artist and explore the power of creativity in facing the shadows of the past and the challenges of today. Discover a new world of seeing, delight in dance and music of Motus O dance [...]
Virtual Curatorial Talk Early Days, New Directions for Indigenous Art at the McMichael Sunday, January 21 | 3 pm The recent publication of Early Days, Indigenous Art from the McMichael signals the gallery’s commitment to center Indigenous voices in the curation and interpretation of Indigenous art in [...]
Family Sunday African Rhythms, Art and Music Festival To celebrate Topographies, which explores the work of Montreal-based Congolese artist Moridja Kitenge Banza, the McMichael is pleased to present two days of art, music and dance that will bring to life the vibrant culture of Africa to Kleinburg. Families [...]
Family Day Monday African Rhythms, Art and Music Festival To celebrate Topographies, which explores the work of Montreal-based Congolese artist Moridja Kitenge Banza, the McMichael is pleased to present two days of art, music and dance that will bring to live the vibrant culture of Africa to Kleinburg. [...]
Curatorial Talk Abstraction and Realism: The Versatile Genius of Bertram Brooker Bertram Brooker was a painter, graphic designer, art critic, writer, musician, and advertising executive. He gained notoriety on the Toronto cultural scene for his 1927 exhibition of his "world and spirit" paintings at the Arts and Letters Club. This exhibition is considered [...]
Workshop offers artists the opportunity to explore and expand their artistic vocabulary into the abstract realm. Artist and instructor Lydia Panart will guide participants through the process of examining a provided image from different points of view to develop a personalized, abstract response. Through visual explanations, technique demonstrations, and one-on-one feedback, Lydia will help students discover the layering process that is crucial to bring their images to life. This program is suitable for those with previous painting experience looking to enhance their artistic voice.
MARCH BREAK CAMPS Not a member yet? Join today for immediate savings on camps, classes and more! Mini Art Explorers | Ages 5 to 6 From 9 am to 5 pm | In-person 3-day camp: March 11 to 13, 2024 Fee: $250 McMichael Members; $312 General Public 2-day camp: March 14 [...]
Family Storytelling Tours for March break About the Tours From March 11 to 15 the whole family is invited to stop by the McMichael for a Storytelling Circle that explores a different exhibition and theme each day at 11:30 am and 1 pm. Our expert storytellers [...]
Tafelmusik at the McMichael: CHAMBER 2 — Showcasing the three lowest members of the string family, the music presented in this concert is centred around the musical genre of the “divertimento,” from the Italian divertire “to amuse.” This often light-hearted music was frequently played at social functions, sometimes outdoors, bringing people together to delight and revel in the antics of the performers. Works of the late 18th and early 19th centuries by composers including Beethoven, Rossini, and Michael Haydn display humour and wit in this concert of duos and trios.
Green Extravaganza While St. Patrick’s Day has its roots in Ireland, this March festival has spread around the world as a celebration of good cheer, art, music, and dance. This Family Sunday, explore spring rites and traditions from around the world, with a particular focus on the energy and vitality [...]
Wednesday, March 20 at 7 pm join McMichael Executive Director and Chief Curator Sarah Milroy for a virtual artist’s talk with Toronto-based visual artist Sandra Brewster about her work Owning Yellow (2023), which was recently acquired by the gallery. Milroy and Brewster will discuss the artist’s unique photo-based practice and the importance of identity, cultural memory, and representation in contemporary art.
REGISTRATION COMING SOON Saturdays at the McMichael (SAM): Children's Art Classes In-person Ages: 5 to 12 Saturdays: 10 am to 12 pm, and 1 to 3 pm EST. Fee per 8-week session: Members Price: $256 Public Price: $320 AVAILABLE DATES Spring: March 23 to May 18, 2024 [...]
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Join award-winning artist David McEown as he guides visitors through the landscapes of the Arctic, Antarctica and Canada’s West Coast wilderness on his travels as a working artist. In this multimedia presentation David will share stories of wildlife encounters, observations of climate change, and the artistic challenges of working on location. After the presentation, enjoy an hour-long watercolour demonstration and technical talk as David discusses the evolution of a sketch into Spirit of the Forest, his new watercolour mural.
This introduction to watercolour technique and colour perception will help participants develop the ability to paint directly from nature, from reference images or from the imagination. Participants will learn how to translate sketches and photo references into paintings with this spontaneous and travel-friendly medium. The theme for this two-day workshop is the water and shorelines of Lake Superior.