Free Family Sunday, December 15, 2024 Let's Celebrate! Art Activities and Workshops from 10:30 am to 4 pm As the winter holidays approach,the cheer of the season arrives at the McMichael with a festive multicultural performance by Chris McKhool and his friends. Bring your family to enjoy the winter-themed art programming [...]
Matinée francophone: Clarence Gagnon’s Maria Chapdelaine Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 10 am to 12 pm Enjoy warm beverages and a light petit-dejeuner in the Founders’ Lounge before joining McMichael Bilingual Educator Briana Pellizari-Lento on a French-language guided tour of Clarence Gagnon’s suite of illustrations created [...]
Curatorial Talk: John Scott: Firestorm Sunday, December 8, 2024 | 2 pm Join a curatorial conversation between guest curator John O’Brian and McMichael Executive Director Sarah Milroy about the newly opened exhibition John Scott: Firestorm. The exhibition presents works made by the late Canadian artist John [...]
Dominik J. Modlinski From Drawing to Painting: Two-Day Workshop Have you ever wanted to paint with more freedom and become more expressive? This studio program is designed for beginner and intermediate artists who wish to paint with greater freedom and become more expressive. Under the guidance of professional artist and instructor [...]
Peter Allan Rice, Best in Show 2019 2024 Autumn Art Sale Organized and presented by the McMichael Volunteer Committee The McMichael Volunteer Committee’s annual signature fundraiser, the Autumn Art Sale, returns for its 30th anniversary year. Discover original works by some of Canada’s most talented artists working today. There [...]
Curatorial Talk: James Wilson Morrice in North Africa Sunday, November 24, 2024 | 2 pm Speaker Katerina Atanassova Price Free with gallery admission. Registration required. Register for Talk Many Canadian art lovers know James Wilson Morrice’s [...]
Teaching Artist Series A Journey Through the Wilderness with Dominik Modlinski Join us at for an inspiring presentation by Dominik Modlinski, a leading contemporary Canadian landscape artist and popular art instructor and lecturer. Known for his bold use of colour and texture, Dominik’s work captures the essence of the Canadian North and [...]
Art and All That Jazz Free Family Sunday, November 17, 2024 Art activities and workshops from 10:30 am to 4 pm. Register Today The vibrant rhythms, colourful sounds and improvisational freedom of jazz have inspired visual artists of the past and present. This Family Sunday invites [...]
Back by Popular Demand Curator’s Walk & Talk The works of Robert Pilot in River of Dreams: Impressionism on the St. Lawrence Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 2 pm Join John Geoghegan, Associate Curator of Collections and Research, on a guided walking tour of River [...]
Join us – if you dare! For a spooky, arty, family-friendly Halloween tooooour of the McMichael gallery and grounds. Date & Time Sunday, October 27, 2024 1:30 pm Location McMichael Canadian Art Collection 10365 Islington Ave, Kleinburg, ON L0J 1C0 Price Free [...]
Collectors First Look and Opening Night October 24, 2024 | 4 – 10 pm Presented by the McMichael The McMichael is delighted to again be hosting this year’s Opening Night celebration at Art Toronto, Canada’s preeminent art fair, in its 25th anniversary year [...]
Harvest Festival This FREE Family Sunday takes inspiration from harvest festivals around the world. Join us to celebrate the season of abundance and give thanks to the earth for the flora and fauna we all share. A special family-friendly performance by Kuné, Canada’s Global Orchestra, will feature musicians from around the world [...]
Matinée francophone Pizandawatc / The One Who Listens / Celui qui écoute with Guest Curator Mona Filip Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 10 am to 12 pm Learn more about Pizandawatc / The One Who Listens / Celui qui écoute on a French-language guided tour [...]
Doors Open Vaughan Heritage Tours The McMichael Canadian Art Collection will offer free admission to the gallery during Doors Open Vaughan. Visitors can join a special drop-in heritage tour that will explore the history of the gallery, its architecture, and grounds. Please note that CABIN cafe will close at 2 pm for [...]
Curator’s Walk & Talk Pizandawatc / The One Who Listens / Celui qui écoute with Guest Curator Mona Filip Wednesday, September 25 | 2 pm Join exhibition curator Mona Filip on a guided walking tour of Pizandawatc / The One Who Listens / Celui qui [...]
Carnival of the Animals Free Family Sunday, September 15, 2024 Art activities and workshops from 10:30 am to 4 pm. Register Today This Free Family Sunday celebrates the animals that we admire, fear, and love! From mighty lions, to plucky hens, to majestic swans, animals are an important part [...]
TEACHING ARTIST SERIES Journeys: From Ireland to China with Andrew Sookrah Join professional artist and art instructor Andrew Cheddie Sookrah for a discussion regarding his artistic practice, personal background, and his painting expeditions across Canada, Ireland, and China. Program Description Sookrah will discuss his teaching methods, which [...]
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.
Yawatsira' Sunday (Free Family Sunday) With ceremonies, storytelling and dance, the McMichael celebrates the presence of Indigenous people along the Humber River and in particular the story of Huron-Wendat people who trace their origins to this region and whose vibrant cultural heritage continues to thrive in Wendake, Quebec. Part of the Free Family Sundays [...]
Curatorial Walkthrough The Works of Robert Pilot in River of Dreams Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 2 pm Join John Geoghegan, Associate Curator of Collections and Research, on a guided walking tour of River of Dreams: Impressionism on the St. Lawrence, with particular focus on [...]