An Afternoon of Maud Lewis
Join us for a virtual presentation celebrating the life and works of Canadian folk-art heroine Maud Lewis by Sarah Milroy, Chief Curator at the McMichael.
Virtual Tour of Uprising: The Power of Mother Earth
Join a McMichael Docent on a journey through 25 years of Christi Belcourt’s artwork in this new, interactive virtual presentation exploring the special exhibition Uprising: The Power of Mother Earth.
Virtual Curatorial Talk
The Group of Seven at 100: Virtual Curatorial Talk Thursday, May 7 2 to 3:30 pm Revisit the Presentation Watch the virtual talk. Browse the images and captions from the presentation. View images {thumbnail} {title:linked} {start_date} to {end_date} View exhibition Celebrate the 100th Anniversary [...]
Landscape Studies: An Afternoon of Exhibitions & Talks
Landscape Studies: An Afternoon of Exhibitions & Talks Sunday, March 8 1 pm {thumbnail} {title:linked} {start_date} to {end_date} View exhibition About the event Join a variety of artists, curators and writers for an afternoon of discussions regarding the newly opened special exhibitions John Hartman: Many Lives Mark This Place [...]
Histories: Robert Houle in Conversation with Ruth Teichroeb
Join Saulteaux artist Robert Houle in conversation with Canadian-born investigative reporter and author Ruth Teichroeb as they discuss their experience with the residential school system and reflect on how it informed their work.
Curatorial Talk
Walter J. Phillips
This unique presentation will focus on Walter J. Phillips' printmaking and watercolours which expresses his emotional connection to the Lake of Woods region.
Curatorial Talk
“A Like Vision”:
The Group of Seven at 100
This curatorial address will highlight the iconic works and lesser-known treasures on view during the special exhibition.
Maria Chapdelaine – Les Matinées Francophones
Join a French-language tour of Clarence Gagnon's beloved illustrations for Maria Chapdelaine.
Curatorial Talk
Clarence Gagnon’s Maria Chapdelaine
Former Senior Curator at the Vancouver Art Gallery, Ian M. Thom, will discuss the multimedia illustrations made by artist Clarence Gagnon for the 1933 edition of Maria Chapdelaine.
Curatorial Talk Into the Light: Lionel LeMoine FitzGerald
Join exhibition co-curators Sarah Milroy, Ian A.C. Dejardin and Michael Parke-Taylor for a curatorial talk on the life and work of L.L. FitzGerald, an artist who explored the animating forces of the landscape and was the final member to join the Group of Seven.
In the Making: In Conversation with Rebecca Belmore, Ken Lum and Deanna Bowen
A unique opportunity to join three of Canada’s leading artists, all subjects of the upcoming season of the CBC’s acclaimed documentary series In the Making, in an intimate conversation with series co-creator and host Sean O’Neill.
Conversation with Robert Houle
Saulteaux artist Robert Houle and McMichael Chief Curator Sarah Milroy will be in conversation about the artist’s personal experience in the residential school system, the politics of cultural suppression and the resilience of the Indigenous community in the face of adversity.
Louie Palu: Distant Early Warning Exhibition Opening & Artist Tour
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.
Les Matinées Francophones:
Rita Letendre
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.
Veils: Artists in Conversation
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.
Exhibition Opening Shuttle from Toronto
SPECIAL PRESENTATION INFORMATION CURRENT EXHIBITIONS The McMichael is pleased to offer visitors complimentary transportation from downtown Toronto to its grounds in Kleinburg on Saturday, March 9. Join us for the opening day of the exhibition "Marie-Claire Blais:Veils" and attend a special artists' talk Veils: Artists in Conversation. The art bus is a [...]
Les Matinées Francophones
Marie-Claire Blais
Go in-depth into the first solo exhibition of this leading contemporary Quebec artist with Alexandra Beneteau, an artist and senior educator at the McMichael.
LES MATINÉES FRANCOPHONES: Françoise Sullivan
Join McMichael Senior Educator, Lisa Laurin, in an exploration of the multidisciplinary practice of Francoise Sullivan whose major impact on Quebec and Canadian culture is fully recognized in this new exhibition.
Special Presentation: A Dance for Those of Us Whose Hearts Have Turned to Ice…
Don’t miss this special lecture on artist Luis Jacob’s video installation ...