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, [...]
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 [...]
Maria Chapdelaine, Curatorial Talk Speaker: John Geoghegan Sunday, January 26, 2025 | 2 pm 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 [...]
Andrew Cheddie Sookrah Online Painting Studio This popular virtual class offers live online instruction with artist Andrew Sookrah as he works with artists of all levels to refine their technique in the style of their choice. Using three reference images provided, Andrew will lead the group through a framework of an effective creative process [...]
January 19, 2025 African Carnival Bilingual Family Sunday Programming from 10:30 am to 3 pm Brighten your January and shake off the post-holiday blues with the vibrant rhythms and colours of Africa! This Family Sunday offers free bilingual storytelling, interactive drumming workshops and an energetic performance by celebrated Burkinabé storyteller Amadou [...]
David McEown Landscapes in Watercolour (Online) In this three-session course, award-winning artist David McEown will conduct detailed step-by-step demonstrations that will cover composition, how to transform value sketches, and how to elevate photo references into intricate, original studio paintings inspired by mountain landscapes. Key watercolor techniques, color theory, and depth of field will [...]
ArtVenture Winter Camp 2024/25 Winter Mixed Media Madness Monday, December 30 and Tuesday, December 31, 2024 From 9 am to 5 pm Cost: $208 General Public $177 McMichael Members (15%) for each 2-day camp Book Ages 4 - 6 Book Ages 7 - 10 [...]
Winter Break 2024/25 December 30, 31 & January 2, 3 Family Storytelling Circles All Ages Families are invited to drop in for cozy storytelling circles inspired by the gallery’s current exhibitions throughout winter break. Daily at 11:30 am and 1 pm. Extend the holiday festivities this year with our Boxing Day [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Rina Morra Yoga & Meditation Workshops Relax your body and refresh your soul with a holistic wellness workshop that combines yoga, journaling, and meditation. Each half-day workshop is built around a specific theme and begins with an in-gallery yoga session that combines gentle stretching, strengthening exercises, and yogic inspiration led by [...]