Tom Thomson Shack Artist Residency – Iris Häussler
This summer, Toronto-based conceptual artist Iris Häussler will be artist-in-residence in the historic Tom Thomson Shack at the McMichael.
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Tafelmusik Chamber Series 2024/25
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 [...]
Family Sunday – Summer Ready
Summer Ready Free Family Sunday June 15, 2025 Free with General Admission Get into the spirit of summer at the McMichael! Celebrate Father’s Day and the approaching summer solstice with a lively day of art, music, and movement for the whole family. Enjoy the vibrant rhythms of Calypso [...]
Julie Nesrallah Celebrates Italy at the McMichael
Performance: Julie Nesrallah Celebrates Italy at the McMichael Friday, June 27, 2025 | 8 pm Price Members: $40 General Public: $50 Register for Event Includes gallery admission. Pre-Concert Dinner at CABIN CABIN [...]
Morrice in Venice, Matinee francophone
Matinée francophone: Morrice in Venice Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 10:30 am Speaker: Emma Ducharme Discover Venice through the paintings of James Wilson Morrice, a celebrated Quebecois artist who inspired the entire generation of Canadian modernist painters. The program is offered [...]
Morrice in Venice, Curatorial Talk
Curatorial Talk: Morrice in Venice Sunday, June 29, 2025 | 2 pm James Wilson Morrice (1865-1924) was the first Canadian artist to regularly visit Venice, and the first and only Canadian to have his work displayed at the prestigious Venice Biennale until some fifty years later. From his [...]
2025 Canada Day
Canada Day Tuesday, July 1 Celebrate Canada Day at the McMichael! Enjoy free admission and a full day of family-friendly art and music programming. Free Admission 11 am to 4 pm Location: Founder’s Lounge All Ages A Message to Canada Drop-in Card Illustration [...]
ArtVenture Summer Camp 2025
ArtVenture Summer Camp 2025 ArtVenture camps provide a classic all-Canadian art camp experience with a mix of outdoor activities in the Humber River Valley, creative instruction in our fully resourced art studios, and a world-famous art collection. Early Bird Savings: Register by April 30, 2025, and save 5%! Led by top young [...]
Rita Leistner: The Tree Planters
The Tree Planters is a striking photographic series by award-winning Canadian photographer Rita Leistner.
In-Person Oil Painting Weekend with Judy Sherman
This in-person weekend program will offer artists of all skill levels an intensive weekend of study in oil painting technique. Artist Judy Sherman will cover a wide range of skills, including how to understand values, composition, colour, shape, form, and lighting, as well as how to apply effective brush techniques and more. Through demonstrations, painting exercises, and one-on-one feedback, students will learn to view and analyze the world as a visual artist. Sherman will guide participants through basic techniques and explain how they can apply finishing touches to take their work to the next level.
Group of Seven Day
Group of Seven Day Sunday, July 6, 2025 Celebrate Ontario’s First-Ever Group of Seven Day at the McMichael! Join us for a day of art and nature in the galleries and on the grounds as we celebrate the legacy of the Group of Seven. Visit or revisit beloved works by the [...]
Artist’s Talk: Iris Häussler
Artist's Talk: Iris Häussler Sunday, July 6, 2025 | 2 pm Speakers Iris Häussler Sarah Milroy Price Free with gallery admission. Register for Talk Join Chief Curator Sarah Milroy for a compelling conversation with acclaimed [...]
Bilingual Family Sunday – Across Canada in Colour
Bilingual Family Sunday Across Canada in Colour Free Family Sunday Sunday, July 20, 2025 Free with General Admission This July, the McMichael invites families to explore the beauty of Canada through art, music, and nature. Enjoy bilingual programming that takes you on a journey across the [...]
Painting a Vibrant Plein Air Landscape In Acrylics
Andrew Cheddie Sookrah Painting a Vibrant Plein Air Landscape In Acrylics Join acclaimed artist and art instructor Andrew Cheddie Sookrah for an exciting exploration of the interconnections between colour, form, structure, depth and texture found in the Ontario landscape. Leveraging the versatility of acrylics while working en plein air on the [...]
Making Windows Bird Safe Artmaking Workshop
Artmaking Workshop Making Windows Bird Safe Instructors: Iris Häussler & Victoria Taylor Join artist Iris Häussler and landscape architect Victoria Taylor for an inspiring day of artmaking and environmental awareness at the McMichael. This hands-on workshop explores how birds navigate both natural landscapes and human-built environments—and what we can [...]
Abstract Painting Workshop with Lydia Panart – September 2025
Workshop offers artists the opportunity to explore and expand their artistic vocabulary into the abstract realm. Artist and instructor Lydia Panart will guide participants through the process of examining a provided image from different points of view to develop a personalized, abstract response. Through visual explanations, technique demonstrations, and one-on-one feedback, Lydia will help students discover the layering process that is crucial to bring their images to life. This program is suitable for those with previous painting experience looking to enhance their artistic voice.
Artist’s Talk: Rita Leistner
Artist's Talk: Rita Leistner Sunday September 7, 2025 | 2 pm | 4pm Film Screening Speakers Rita Leistner John Geoghegan Price Free with gallery admission. Register for Talk Join acclaimed Canadian photographer and filmmaker Rita Leistner [...]
Saturdays at the McMichael (SAM): Children’s Art Classes
Saturdays at the McMichael (SAM) Children’s Art Classes Ages 5 to 12 | Saturdays, 10 am to 12 pm (EST) These popular children’s art classes offer a creative exploration of various art mediums, encourage skill development, cultivate art appreciation and introduce children to the art of Canada through in-gallery activities. [...]
2025 Art Toronto
First Look and Opening Night October 23, 2025 | 4 pm Presented by the McMichael The McMichael Canadian Art Collection welcomes you to Opening Night on Thursday, October 23. Enjoy complimentary drinks and canapés, VIP Lounge access, and priority admission to the fair [...]
2025 Autumn Art Sale
Peter Allan Rice, Best in Show 2019 2025 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 31st year. Discover original works by some of Canada’s most talented artists working today. There [...]