BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//McMichael Canadian Art Collection - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:McMichael Canadian Art Collection X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mcmichael.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for McMichael Canadian Art Collection REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251214T133000 DTSTAMP:20251211T175018Z CREATED:20251118T160144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T175018Z UID:37230004557-1765706400-1765719000@mcmichael.com SUMMARY:Living with Art — Holiday Social DESCRIPTION:Living with Art: Holiday Social \n \n Accessible Program for Adults Living with Exceptionalities\n \n \n \n \nThe Living with Art program is  a studio-based series of three-hour-long classes developed for young adults (aged 18 and older) living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or other exceptionalities. The program provides an opportunity for the participants to view and create art while socializing  in a safe and inclusive environment. The program is offered on scheduled dates for individuals. Organized groups are welcome to book a session for up to 15 participants. \nHOLIDAY SOCIAL\nCelebrate a year of creativity and connection at this special winter gathering! We’ll explore the McMichael’s galleries and grounds\, discovering inspiration in art and nature. Back in the studio we will use our findings to create a personal painting inspired by what the McMichael means to us! Participants are encouraged to bring their favourite artworks from the past year to share with their peers in an exhibition-style celebration. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n DEC 14\, 2025\n 10 am — 1:30 pm\n \n \n \n Location\n Pine Cottage\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n Visual Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Participation Guidelines\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\nFor young adults\, ages 18 and over\, living with special needs.\nPre-registration is required.\nMaximum number of participants per workshop—10 (plus caregivers).\nParticipants must be able to engage independently in activities\, or with parent/guardian/caregiver support.\n\nPlease note: This is not a transfer of care program. Parents/guardians/caregivers are responsible for their adult son/daughter for the duration of the workshop. \nThis includes: \n\nSigning in and signing out of the workshop with their son/daughter.\nAccompanying and assisting him/her to engage in activities if\, and as may be\, required.\nAlternatively\, if their son/daughter can participate independently in activities\, parents/guardians/caregivers must always remain available to McMichael staff.\n\nParents/guardians/caregivers: \n\nRemain in program spaces\, elsewhere in the gallery\, or on the McMichael grounds for the duration of the workshop.\nProvide a cell number upon signing in for on-site contact by staff.\nSign in and sign out their son/daughter.\n\n*Please dress accordingly for the weather as portions of these workshops will take place outdoors. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Funding Provided By\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Partnership With\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Media Partner URL:https://mcmichael.com/event/living-with-art-holiday-social/ CATEGORIES:Accessible Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcmichael.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/LWA_IMG_0187_WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251214T130000 DTSTAMP:20251211T175012Z CREATED:20251208T194126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T175012Z UID:37230004783-1765710000-1765717200@mcmichael.com SUMMARY:Artwell — Postcards from Canada DESCRIPTION:Artwell: Postcards from Canada \n \n McMichael Accessible Program for Individuals Living with Dementia\n \n \n \n \nThe Artwell program is developed and delivered in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of York Region. Artwell is a series of interactive artmaking programs that supports emotional connections\, encouraging memory recall\, experimentation\, and gentle social interaction among individuals living with dementia. \nThe visual arts and music are recognized as having therapeutic benefits for individuals living with dementia. Viewing and creating art allows participants to focus on their capabilities instead of focussing on what they can no longer achieve. \nThe goal of the program is to reduce isolation and instill a sense of purpose while providing a memorable cultural experience and an opportunity to strengthen bonds between participants and caregivers. \nEach two-hour session is offered monthly. Each session is facilitated by two McMichael Educators and up to two volunteers. Registration is required. \nPOSTCARDS FROM CANADA\nIn this workshop\, participants will examine vintage postcards. They will look at images\, text\, and personal messages to try to evoke memories of a personal experience. Participants will be encouraged to create a postcard with a personal message if they choose to do so. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n DEC 14\, 2025\n 11 am — 1 pm\n \n \n \n Location\n Meeting House\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Participation Guidelines\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nFor adults living with dementia and their caregivers.\nPre-registration is required.\nMaximum number of participants per workshop – ten participants (plus caregivers).\nCaregivers must remain present throughout the workshop.\nParking and Gallery Admission are included.\n\nEach caregiver/family will receive a Family Pass to enjoy the McMichael at their leisure on another day of their choice. \nPlease note: \nThis is not a transfer of care program. Caregivers are responsible for the participants for the duration of the workshop.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Funding Provided By\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Partnership With\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Media Partner URL:https://mcmichael.com/event/artwell-postcards-from-canada/ CATEGORIES:Accessible Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcmichael.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/AW-004-e1723146812969.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251214T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251214T160000 DTSTAMP:20251211T175106Z CREATED:20251208T193944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T175106Z UID:37230004782-1765720800-1765728000@mcmichael.com SUMMARY:Connect\, Create\, Collaborate — Holiday Workshop DESCRIPTION:Connect\, Create\, Collaborate: Holiday Workshop \n \n McMichael Family Accessible Program\n \n \n \n \nOffered in partnership with Autism Ontario\, Connect\, Create\, Collaborate is a series of family-oriented\, accessible artmaking workshops developed for young artists living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their siblings. \nEach two-hour workshop\, led by experienced McMichael Educators\, combines explorations of the natural world with studio art activities. The program will provide an opportunity for the participants to create art at their own pace while enjoying social interaction in a safe and inclusive environment. \nThis program is intended for children aged 7 and up living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their siblings. The participants\, members of Autism Ontario\, will be able to join the program with their siblings and one supervising adult caregiver(one adult and up to three children/family). \nHOLIDAY WORKSHOP\nUnleash your creativity and become inspired by the beauty of the winter landscape at the McMichael! Families will enjoy a gentle outdoor hike through the Humber River Valley\, followed by time in the galleries and a hands-on studio session. Together\, we’ll experiment with mixed media materials to craft a one-of-a-kind keepsake. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n DEC 14\, 2025\n 2 pm — 4 pm\n \n \n \n Location\n Pine Cottage\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n VISUAL SCHEDULE\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Participation Guidelines\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\nFor children and youth (ages 7 and older) living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their siblings (max three children per family).\nPre-registration is required through Autism Ontario.\nMaximum number of participants per workshop – 20 children (plus parents/caregivers/guardians).\nParents/caregivers/guardians must remain present throughout the workshop.\nParking and Gallery Admission are included.\nEach caregiver/family will receive a Family Pass to enjoy the McMichael at their leisure on another day of their choice.\n\nPlease note: \nThis is not a transfer of care program. Parents/guardians/caregivers are responsible for their children for the duration of the workshop. \nThis includes: \n\nSigning in and out of the workshop with their child.\nAccompanying and assisting them to engage in activities if required.\n\n*Please dress accordingly for the weather as portions of these workshops may take place outdoors. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Funding Provided By\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Partnership With\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Media Partner URL:https://mcmichael.com/event/connect-create-collaborate-holiday-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Accessible Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcmichael.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Accessible_MG_0328_WEB.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR