The recent digitization of the Kinngait Drawings Archive—90,000 works strong and held by the McMichael for more than three decades—has allowed unprecedented curatorial access to the origins of this now world-renowned graphic tradition.
Since the 1990 transfer of 90,000 works on paper from the West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative to the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, new generations of Kinngait artists have emerged onto the contemporary art scene, capturing visions of their community into the new millennium.
Curatorial Talk: Worlds On Paper: Drawings from Kinngait Sunday, March 9, 2025 | 2 - 3 pm Speakers Emily Laurent Henderson John Geoghegan Price Free with gallery admission. Registration required. Register for Talk Join McMichael [...]
March Break Camp 2025 McMichael Mini Art Explorers Ages 4 – 6 March 10 to 12, 2025 (3-day camp) From 9 am to 5 pm In-person workshop at the McMichael Art Studios Cost: $312 General Public $250 McMichael Members Groups limited to 12 participants. Registration required. Book [...]
All Ages Family Storytelling Circles Tuesday, March 11 to Friday, March 14, 2025 11:30 am - English 1 pm - French Families are invited to drop in for cozy storytelling circles inspired by Worlds on Paper: Drawings [...]
Sunday, March 16, 2025 Worlds on Paper Family Sunday Step into the world of Inuit art and storytelling at this special Family Sunday inspired by Worlds on Paper: Drawings from Kinngait, an exhibition celebrating the rich tradition of Inuit drawing. This immersive day of storytelling, art-making, and cultural exploration invites visitors of [...]
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 [...]
This spring, Toronto-based artist Sandra Brewster unveils a striking, site-specific wall installation in the McMichael’s permanent collection galleries.
Saturdays, ongoing. Unwind with a restorative morning yoga session at the McMichael with views over the Humber River Vallery. Registered Yoga Teacher Rina Morra will lead gentle sessions of Vinyasa flow yoga to awaken the mind and body.
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 [...]
Using live demonstrations and hands-on exercises, Sookrah will guide students through the painting process in a preferred degree of abstraction and subject matter. Students will learn about tools and materials used in acrylic artmaking and, through skill-building exercises, gain a solid understanding of effective use of brushstrokes, shading, and composition. Beginner artists are welcome to join this class! Basic drawing techniques, perspective, composition, colour, texture, use of material will be covered.
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 [...]
Relax and unwind with a sociable Sunday afternoon of artmaking at the McMichael, sustained by warm coffee or tea served in heritage china, sweet treats and sparkling beverages. This informal artmaking class is designed for artists of all skill levels and is led by experienced instructors who specialize in different mediums and subject areas.
This virtual studio experience led by artist Judy Sherman will offer instruction to emerging artists on working with the challenging but rewarding medium of oil paint.
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 [...]