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 [...]
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 [...]
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 Volunteer Committee 2025 Annual Autumn Art Sale Call for Artists 2025 Autumn Art Sale Application Form Application Dates April 1 - May 15, 2025 (application phase completed) Artwork Delivery & Setup Thursday, November 6, 2025 10 - 4 pm [...]
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 [...]
Sunday, April 20, 2025 Family Sunday, Spring Moves & Rhythms Free Admission Celebrate the arrival of spring with a vibrant afternoon of art, dance, and music at the McMichael—perfect for the whole family! Get Tickets Performance 2 pm [...]
Matinée francophone with Anne-Marie Bouchard Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Join us for a special matinée francophone with Anne-Marie Bouchard, former curator at the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ) and the curator of River of Dreams: Impressionism on the [...]
Curatorial Talk: Women of the St. Lawrence Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 2 pm Speaker Anne-Marie Bouchard Price Free with gallery admission. Registration required. Register for Talk Join Anne-Marie Bouchard, guest curator of the McMichael’s touring [...]
Saturday, May 3, 2025 Canadian Art Hop From coast to coast, the annual Canadian Art Hop shines a spotlight on the richness and diversity of the Canadian art landscape—featuring commercial galleries, artist-run centres, and public institutions across the country. As part of this national celebration, the McMichael is pleased to offer two [...]
Swing into Spring Free Family Sunday May 18, 2025 Art activities and workshops from 10:30 am to 4 pm. Celebrate the joys of spring and International Museum Day with a full day of family-friendly art, music, and storytelling at the McMichael! With flowers in bloom and sunshine in the [...]
Join artist Sandra Brewster and McMichael Executive Director and Chief Curator Sarah Milroy for a conversation about Brewster’s work.
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 [...]
Summer Ready Free Family Sunday June 15, 2025 Free with General Admission Get into the spirit of summer at the McMichael! Celebrate Father’s Day and the approaching summer solstice with a lively day of art, music, and movement for the whole family. Enjoy the vibrant rhythms of Calypso [...]
Performance: Julie Nesrallah Celebrates Italy at the McMichael Friday, June 27, 2025 | 8 pm Price Members: $40 General Public: $50 Register for Event Includes gallery admission. Pre-Concert Dinner at CABIN CABIN [...]
Matinée francophone: Morrice in Venice Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 10:30 am Speaker: Emma Ducharme Discover Venice through the paintings of James Wilson Morrice, a celebrated Quebecois artist who inspired the entire generation of Canadian modernist painters. The program is offered [...]
Curatorial Talk: Morrice in Venice Sunday, June 29, 2025 | 2 pm James Wilson Morrice (1865-1924) was the first Canadian artist to regularly visit Venice, and the first and only Canadian to have his work displayed at the prestigious Venice Biennale until some fifty years later. From his [...]
Canada Day Tuesday, July 1 Celebrate Canada Day at the McMichael! Enjoy free admission and a full day of family-friendly art and music programming. Free Admission 11 am to 4 pm Location: Founder’s Lounge All Ages A Message to Canada Drop-in Card Illustration [...]
ArtVenture Summer Camp 2025 ArtVenture camps provide a classic all-Canadian art camp experience with a mix of outdoor activities in the Humber River Valley, creative instruction in our fully resourced art studios, and a world-famous art collection. Early Bird Savings: Register by April 30, 2025, and save 5%! Led by top young [...]
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.