Please join artists Marie-Claire Blais and Jeremy Laing in conversation, as they explore the many legacies that infuse their work, from minimalism to Mexican textiles and beyond. Jessica Bradley, curator of the Blais exhibition on view at McMichael, will also participate in this event, along with the McMichael’s Chief Curator Sarah Milroy.
What You Need to Know: . Program Information: Programs run from 9 am to 4 pm Drop-off between 8:45 and 9 am Pick-up between 4 and 4:15 pm Fee for five-day camp: $300 general public; $270 McMichael members . Morning extended care: Available from 8 to 8:45 am for: Full-Week Camp ($25/child per session) . [...]
Kick off March Break with fun for the whole family! Enjoy bilingual storytelling, family tours, and drop in art workshops.
What You Need to Know: . Program Information: Programs run from 9 am to 4 pm Drop-off between 8:45 and 9 am Pick-up between 4 and 4:15 pm Fee for two-day camp: $130 general public; $117 McMichael members . Morning extended care: Available from 8 to 8:45 am for: March Break 2-Day Camp ($15/child per session). [...]
Celebrate St. Patrick Day with Tony McManus , a guitar virtuoso whose work both as a guitarist and as a composer has come to represent Celtic music in the guitar world. McManus tours extensively in Europe, the UK, Australia and North America and is a recipient of several festival awards. Registration required.
Student will explore the diverse functions of underpainting, with an emphasis on the use of the technique to extend the value of range in artwork. Renowned artist Margaret Ferraro will demonstrate the underpainting process step-by-step, guiding students through the entire process while incorporating students’ personal choices.
Saturday April 27 to Sunday April 28, 2019 2-Day Masterclass 10 am to 4:30 pm Instructor: David McEown Level: Intermediate/Advanced “This was one of the best workshops that I have ever attended. David McEown is so giving of himself and helpful to all his students. First Class event!” —Willow Hobson Program Description Explore essential watercolour [...]
One of the Quebec pioneers of abstraction, Rita Letendre’s early canvases in sulphuric shades of black, red, orange and yellow evoke a volcanic female force.
Dancer and Choreographer Jenny McCowan will lead visitors of all ages through a variety of creative movement workshops that explore the connection between dance movement and visual forms
Sunday, May 12, 2019 Mother's Day Workshop 1 to 3 pm Program Description Enjoy the wonders of spring with mom, women and the special individuals in your life and allow the McMichael's beautiful natural environment to inspire your art-making. In this indoor/outdoor family workshop we begin with a short nature walk and outdoor art-making session, [...]
The McMichael is inviting artists to participate in the special installment of the McMichael En Plein Air Competition celebrating the legacy of the Humber River.
The McMichael is pleased to offer a shuttle bus from downtown Toronto to the gallery for the opening of the Louie Palu: Distant Early Warning exhibition. The shuttle bus will be depart from St. George Street, across the St. George TTC Station at 5 pm. The return shuttle will depart from the McMichael at 8:45 pm. RSVP is required.
Louie Palu, a Canadian documentary photographer and filmmaker known for his coverage of social and political issues, will lead a tour of his most recent photographic project in the Arctic.
Free Shuttle Bus The McMichael is pleased to offer visitors complimentary transportation from downtown Toronto to its grounds in Kleinburg on Sunday, June 16. This is a great way for city-based art lovers and families to spend Father's Day at the McMichael. To reserve your spot on the bus, please RSVP below. 12pm - bus departs [...]
This joyful celebration of the natural and cultural heritage of the Humber River Valley will offer families the opportunity to engage in community planting around the McMichael Indigenous Garden and participate in interpretive hikes and a knowledge sharing circle led by Indigenous traditional teachers.
Join us to celebrate the Canada Day weekend and the McMichael’s summer exhibitions including the opening of the exhibition Maud Lewis.
Come celebrate the Canada Day weekend at the opening of the Maud Lewis art exhibition.
An inspirational weekend workshop devoted to drawing one of the most complex subjects in art - the nude human body.
