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    • Abstract oil painting in shades of blue, yellow, orange and white. Shapes of circles, triangles with dappled texture.

    HARRIS & MODERNITY SYMPOSIUM

    Lawren Harris sought greater spiritual heights as his career progressed. From looking up at mountains tops he turned inwards into states of mind. This iconic Canadian landscape painter took a seemingly unexpected turn toward abstract art in 1934–the year in which he moved to the United States, where he remained until 1940. While he came back to Canada, he rarely returned to painting landscapes but remained committed to the challenges of modernism and abstraction.

    $25 – $90
    The McMichael Gallery Entrance

    #ISPYMCMICHAEL

    Pick up an #iSpyMcMichael map and hit the trails to "see what we see”. Follow the family trail and locate some McMichael favourite treasures hidden on the grounds. Snap a pic, use the hashtag and share with friends - we'll be spying too!

    Free
    The McMichael Gallery Entrance

    DROP-IN WORKSHOPS

    Explore the world of Norval Morrisseau like never before. Respond in colour, texture, shape, and line in this neat iPad workshop. Make a painting beside a masterpiece, only at the McMichael!

    The McMichael Gallery Entrance

    FAMILY STORYTELLING CIRCLES

    Immerse yourself in the tradition of storytelling as you and your family are guided through Canadian tales. Space is limited for in-gallery circles, so get there fast! Locations will be announced.

    The McMichael Gallery Entrance

    MARCH BREAK CAMP

    This innovative camp will inspire children to try fun, interesting techniques in studio while creating paintings, drawings, prints, and more. Campers will experience The Art of Canada while exploring its landscape, indoors and out.

    • green stone carving of a twin engine airplane

    The Arctic Image

    Canada’s North, a land of vast beauty, is rich in culture and artistic traditions. The Arctic Imagere-examines Canada’s North from two distinct artistic perspectives: the Inuit people who lived there for generations, and those who came much later and experienced it as an unknown environment.