{"id":37223566963,"date":"2023-05-23T16:07:31","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T20:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcmichael1.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=37223566963"},"modified":"2025-11-17T11:54:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T16:54:56","slug":"moonlight-gala-2023-the-return-of-signature-fundraiser","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/mcmichael.com\/fr\/communique-de-presse\/moonlight-gala-2023-the-return-of-signature-fundraiser\/","title":{"rendered":"The McMichael Canadian Art Collection Announces The Return of Signature Fundraiser, the Moonlight Gala, for 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection Announces
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May 23, 2023, KLEINBURG, ON – <\/strong>Following a record-breaking success in 2022, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection is pleased to announce the return of the Gallery’s signature annual fundraiser, the Moonlight Gala<\/u><\/a> on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Canadian art\u2019s biggest night under the stars returns to dazzle hundreds of distinguished guests with a memorable evening of dining and dancing under the Canadian sky.<\/span><\/p>\n

The McMichael’s grounds will transform into a glamorous outdoor soiree, where guests will mingle with artists, art lovers, donors, community leaders, and corporate supporters, all while enjoying captivating performances by leading Canadian musicians. The 2023 Moonlight Gala will reflect the McMichael\u2019s continued commitment to environmental sustainability and stewardship.<\/span><\/p>\n

Emceed by award-winning broadcaster Elvira Caria<\/strong> with a welcome from Steven del Duca<\/strong>, Mayor of the City of Vaughan, guests of the Moonlight Gala will be treated to a culinary extravaganza by The Food Dudes, an interactive gourmet experience by award-winning Indigenous chef David Wolfman<\/strong>, a fine selection of Ontario wines by Stratus Vineyards, Ontario\u2019s first LEED-certified vineyard, and live performances headlined by the Montreal Rhapsody Orchestra.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Gala\u2019s popular live and online auctions will also return for 2023. This year, the live art auction will offer original works by leading contemporary Canadian artists John Hartman, Rajni Perera, Moridja Kitenge Banza, Winnie Truong,<\/strong> and Margaux Williamson<\/strong>, while the online auction will offer a curated selection of packages including all-Canadian outdoor experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n

Guests will enjoy exclusive access to the McMichael’s 2023 summer exhibitions: The Uses of Enchantment: Art & Environmentalism<\/em><\/strong> and Sandra Meigs: Sublime Rage<\/em><\/strong>, which jointly examine and consider the fragile human relationship with the natural world, as well as a last look at the popular Meryl McMaster: Bloodline.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe McMichael Canadian Art Collection reaffirms Ontario\u2019s reputation as a world-class destination for cultural tourism. Incredible galleries like these are important to our economy and culture, contributing up to $28.5 billion and supporting 290,000 good paying jobs,\u201d said Neil Lumsden<\/strong>, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. \u201cI encourage everyone to attend the Moonlight Gala and support McMichael\u2019s incredible efforts in preserving and exhibiting such an outstanding collection of Canadian art.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Proceeds from the Moonlight Gala go toward the conservation and exhibition of more than 7,000 works of art in the McMichael’s permanent collection, the development of industry-leading educational programs for children and youth, and the stewardship of the McMichael\u2019s natural landscape and outdoor art.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

For more information on the McMichael Moonlight Gala please contact Development Associate, Donor Events, Amie Takimoto at <\/span>atakimoto@micmichael.com.<\/a>
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EVENT DETAILS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

What:<\/strong> McMichael Moonlight Gala 2023<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Saturday, May 27, 2023, 6 pm \u2013 1 am<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> McMichael Canadian Art Collection, 10365 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg<\/p>\n

Attire:<\/strong> Cocktail attire<\/p>\n

Tickets may be purchased online at the link here<\/a><\/u> or by calling 905.893.1121 ext. 2217<\/p>\n

Single tickets: $600<\/p>\n

Bundle offer: Buy four tickets for $2,300!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Dates: Ongoing through May 23, 2022<\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art<\/i> tells the story of one family\u2019s visionary engagement with Canadian and Indigenous art, braiding together works by early European newcomers like Cornelius Krieghoff; titans of Canadian 20th century art such as the Group of Seven, Tom Thomson, David Milne and Emily Carr; the Quebec Impressionists, as well as Automatiste painters Jean Paul Riopelle and Paul-\u00c9mile Borduas; and works by trail-blazing artists of today, including contemporary Indigenous artists Kent Monkman, Brenda Draney, Brian Jungen and Annie Pootoogook, as well as leading international artist Peter Doig. A recurring theme in the exhibition is the North Atlantic, its role in history as a place of endeavour and of conflict, and its impact on the artistic imagination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Generations<\/i> is timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the Sobey Art Award, which has had a groundbreaking impact on the visibility and vitality of contemporary artmaking across Canada. This nationally touring exhibition celebrates that milestone, demonstrating the range and depth of the Sobey family\u2019s engagement with Canadian art, and their prescient and visionary leadership in the cultural sector\u2014a gift to Canada like no other.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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The Moonlight Gala is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Media wishing to request high-resolution images of the McMichael and\/or the Moonlight Gala 2022 are asked to contact Sam Cheung at <\/span>scheung@mcmichael.com<\/a> or 905.893.1121 ext. 2210.<\/span>
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Ces informations sont aussi disponible en fran\u00e7ais.\u00a0 <\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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ABOUT THE MCMICHAEL CANADIAN ART COLLECTION<\/b> <\/span><\/h2>\n

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection is an agency of the Government of Ontario and acknowledges the support of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, and the McMichael Canadian Art Foundation. It is the only major museum in the country devoted exclusively to Canadian art. In addition to touring exhibitions, the McMichael houses a permanent collection of more than 6,500 works by historic and contemporary Canadian artists, including Tom Thomson, the Group of Seven and their contemporaries, Indigenous artists and artists from the many diasporic communities. The Gallery is located on 100 acres of forested landscape and hiking trails at 10365 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg, north of Major Mackenzie Drive in the City of Vaughan. For more information, please visit mcmichael.com.\u202f <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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MEDIA CONTACTS<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>

Sam Cheung<\/strong><\/span>
\nMedia Relations and Communications Coordinator<\/em><\/span>
\nMcMichael Canadian Art Collection<\/span>
\n905.893.1121 ext. 2210<\/span>
\nscheung@mcmichael.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Grace Johnstone<\/strong><\/span>
\nDirector, Communications, Marketing and Sales<\/span>
\nMcMichael Canadian Art Collection<\/span>
\n905-893-1121 x2265<\/span>
\ngjohnstone@mcmichael.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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