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 [...]
Join artist Sandra Brewster and McMichael Executive Director and Chief Curator Sarah Milroy for a conversation about Brewster’s work.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 Sale Dates Friday, November 7, 2025 6 - 10 pm Saturday, November 8, 2025 10 [...]
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 into studio paintings using [...]
Matinée francophone Worlds on Paper: Drawings from Kinngait Saturday, March 22, 2025 | 10 am to 12 pm https://mcmichael.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MCAC-Kinngait-Drawings-Prospectus-8.jpghttps://mcmichael.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MCAC-Kinngait-Drawings-Prospectus-22.jpg 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 light petit déjeuner, then explore the exhibition’s rich narratives [...]
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 all ages to [...]
All Ages Family Storytelling Circles https://mcmichael.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CD.37.1713_WEB.jpg 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 from Kinngait this March Break! Through engaging stories and close-looking, discover how artists from Nunavut have captured moments [...]
March Break Camp 2025 https://mcmichael.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MBC_IMG_0168_WEB-1024x683.jpg 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 Now March 13 & 14, 2025 (2-day [...]
Curatorial Talk: Worlds On Paper: Drawings from Kinngait Sunday, March 9, 2025 | 2 - 3 pm https://mcmichael.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CD.24.3607_WEB.jpg Speakers Emily Laurent Henderson John Geoghegan Price Free with gallery admission. Registration required. Register for Talk Join McMichael Associate Curators Emily Laurent Henderson and John Geoghegan for a special talk marking the opening of Worlds on Paper: [...]
Langue française disponible ci-dessous. February 17, 2025 Stories to Light Up Winter & French Family Moments: Maria Chapdelaine*FREE ADMISSION* Art Activities and Workshops from 10:30 am to 3 pm This bilingual Free Family Day - rescheduled because of the snow! - illuminates the bright whites and deep shadows of mid-winter with family programming in English [...]
February 16, 2025 Stories to Light Up Winter Bilingual Family Sunday This imaginative bilingual Free Family Sunday will illuminate the shadows of mid-winter with warming tales and adventurous puppets. Featuring a shadow theatre performance and puppetry workshop by Valise Theatre from Montreal and art-inspired storytelling sessions, this day offers a cheerful respite from winter gloom [...]
Langue française disponible ci-dessous. Valentine's Day at the McMichael with Julie Nesrallah Friday, February 14, 2025 | 8 pm Bilingual Performance: Visages de l’amour Mezzo-soprano Julie Nesrallah invites you to join her this Valentine’s Day for an exploration of the many moods of love. Visages de l’amour considers the good, the bad, and the ugly [...]
https://mcmichael.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dsullivan-166_WEB.jpg Derek Sullivan (b. 1976), #166, Out Standing in a Field, A siege of herons, 2022–23, coloured pencil on Rising Museumboard, 133 x 101.9 cm, courtesy of Scotiabank. © Derek Sullivan. Curatorial Talk: Derek Sullivan: Field Notes Sunday, February 9, 2025 | 2 pm Speakers Derek Sullivan John Geoghegan Price Free with gallery admission. Registration [...]
Maria Chapdelaine, Curatorial Talk Speaker: John Geoghegan Sunday, January 26, 2025 | 2 pmhttps://mcmichael.com/wp-content/uploads/HR.1969.4.54_WEB-1024x974.jpghttps://mcmichael.com/wp-content/uploads/HR.1969.4.5_WEB-1024x984.jpghttps://mcmichael.com/wp-content/uploads/HR.1969.4.22_WEB-1024x918.jpg Discover the story behind Clarence Gagnon's 54 original illustrations to 1930s edition of Maria Chapdelaine, the ultimate Quebec roman du terroir written by Louis Hémon, French writer and entrepreneur. Free with gallery admission. Registration required. Register for Event