MOONLIGHT GALA
SUPPORT THE ART OF CANADA
An elegant summer soirée under the moonlight featuring private exhibition tours, exquisite cuisine, fine Ontario wine, live music, dancing and an online auction.
Save the date for May 31, 2025
MOONLIGHT GALA 2024
SUPPORT THE ART OF CANADA
Moonlight Gala Online Auction
Bid now on a curated selection of packages including all-Canadian outdoor excursions, sports and theatre tickets, private art-themed experiences and more. Funds raised help the McMichael produce award-winning exhibitions and publications, deliver impactful educational programs, and maintain the beautiful grounds and trails we all love. Bidding closes at 10:30 pm (EST) on Saturday, June 1.
Thank you for your continued support!
To sponsor the Moonlight Gala, please contact our Development Officer by Email.
Connect with us for all other Gala related inquires.
Moonlight Gala
AN EXTROARDINARY EVENING IN CELEBRATION OF CANADIAN ART. THANK YOU!
This event would not have been possible without the significant contributions of our sponsors, donors and in-kind partners. The Moonlight Gala raised more than $630,000; funds that will directly support the McMichael’s exhibition, conservation and educational activities. We could not have done it without you and are so grateful for your support.
See you under the moonlight next year on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
HONORARY PATRON
Hon. Steven Del Duca, Mayor City of Vaughan
HONORARY CHAIRS
Joan and Martin Goldfarb
CO-CHAIRS
Debra Fenwick and Laura Mirabella
Moonlight Gala
AN EVENING IN CELEBRATION OF CANADIAN ART
Celebrate in style at the greatest party under the stars. Enjoy an elegant spring soirée amid the soaring pines featuring culinary delights, live music, dancing and online auction.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
HONORARY PATRON
Hon. Steven Del Duca, Mayor City of Vaughan
HONORARY CHAIRS
Joan and Martin Goldfarb
CO-CHAIRS
Debra Fenwick and Laura Mirabella
Message from the Executive Director and Chief Curator
As the leading publicly funded art gallery in Canada focused exclusively on Canadian and Indigenous art, both historical and contemporary, we take pride in sharing the art of Canada locally, nationally and internationally through our many touring exhibitions. We believe in the McMichael as an incredibly dynamic place where people can come together, to discover Canada—and themselves as Canadians—through the lens of art.
On June 22, 2024, just a few weeks after the Moonlight Gala, the McMichael will debut an immersive time-travel experience like no other with the exhibition River of Dreams: Impressionism on the St. Lawrence. This exhibition will offer a magisterial statement on the outstanding quality of Quebec painting in the late 19th century and early 20th century, and a glimpse into the heart and soul of a culture seen through the eyes of her most beloved and foundational artists. The survey will include works by William Brymner, Ozias Leduc, James Wilson Morrice, Marc-Aurèle de Foy Suzor-Coté, Maurice Cullen, Clarence Gagnon and others, gathered from public and private institutions.
The impact that our exhibitions, creative learning and public programs make in our community is clear through the comments and encounters we have with educators, artists, families and visitors to our museum.
We remain dedicated to finding new ways to serve our community through the transformative power of art. I look forward to continuing to update you on our shared progress.
Thank you for your support,
Sarah Milroy, Executive Director and Chief Curator
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Highlights from 2024 Moonlight Gala
Funds raised at the Moonlight Gala directly support the McMichael’s award-winning exhibitions and publications, impactful educational programs and restoration of the heritage grounds. This wonderful night is made possible thanks to the generous contributions of our sponsors, donors and in-kind partners to whom we extend our deep gratitude.
Please visit the 2024 Moonlight Gala site for messages from our Executive Director and Chief Curator, Co-Chairs and respected dignitaries, and for a list of our 2024 sponsors.
For more pictures of the event, please visit our Facebook album.
2024 Moonlight Gala Committee
Debra Fenwick, Co-Chair
Laura Mirabella, Co-Chair
Elvira Caria
Nella Contardi
Robert Dunigan
Joyce Frustaglio
Phillip Gevik
Corban Hu
Matthew Liberatore
Jacoline Loewen
Sonia Moniz
Fiona O’Brien
Susan Reid
Glenn Sakaki
Mandy Siu
Mike Soragnese
Shirley Zerfas
2024 Honorary Chair
Hon. Steven Del Duca
Mayor, City of Vaughan
Your support helps the McMichael produce award-winning exhibitions and publications, deliver impactful educational programs, and maintain the beautiful grounds and trails we all love.
2023 Event Sponsors
ONLINE ART AUCTION *CLOSED FOR 2022*
A selection of artworks generously donated by Canadian artists:
| Stephen ANDREWS Robert BURLEY Edward BURTYNSKY Kim DORLAND Steve DRISCOLL |
John HARTMAN Alexa HATANAKA Wanda KOOP Landon MACKENZIE Kristine MORAN |
Charles PACHTER Jon SASAKI Monica TAP Margaux WILLIAMSON |
Click on an image for a larger view and artwork details.
MOONLIGHT GALA
Save the Date!
SATURDAY, June 1, 2024
To sponsor the Moonlight Gala, please contact our Development Officer by Email.
Connect with us for all other Gala related inquires.
Moonlight Gala
AN EXTROARDINARY EVENING IN CELEBRATION OF CANADIAN ART. THANK YOU!
This event would not have been possible without the significant contributions of our sponsors, donors and in-kind partners. The Moonlight Gala raised more than $630,000; funds that will directly support the McMichael’s exhibition, conservation and educational activities. We could not have done it without you and are so grateful for your support.
See you under the moonlight next year on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
HONORARY PATRON
Hon. Steven Del Duca, Mayor City of Vaughan
HONORARY CHAIRS
Joan and Martin Goldfarb
CO-CHAIRS
Debra Fenwick and Laura Mirabella
Moonlight Gala
AN EVENING IN CELEBRATION OF CANADIAN ART
Celebrate in style at the greatest party under the stars. Enjoy an elegant spring soirée amid the soaring pines featuring culinary delights, live music, dancing and online auction.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
HONORARY PATRON
Hon. Steven Del Duca, Mayor City of Vaughan
HONORARY CHAIRS
Joan and Martin Goldfarb
CO-CHAIRS
Debra Fenwick and Laura Mirabella
Moonlight Gala Auction
The Moonlight Gala Auction supports the McMichael’s mission of presenting world-class exhibitions of Canadian art. Funds raised help us offer public and educational programs built around the pillars of art and culture, nature, and wellness to thousands of students and visitors from our community and around the world.
The ONLINE AUCTION features a curated selection of packages including all-Canadian outdoor experiences. ONLINE NOW until 5 pm (EST) on Sunday, May 28.
The LIVE AUCTION will include original artworks generously donated by Canadian artists and a true Canadian experience package to one of the four corners of the Earth at Fogo Island Inn. The live auction will be held onsite at the Moonlight Gala on Saturday, May 27. To participate and bid on auction items, guests have the option to register ahead online on Saturday, May 27 from 6 to 9:30 pm (EST). Bidding will commence in person at 9:30 pm (EST).
Thank you for your continued support!
Message from the Executive Director and Chief Curator
As the leading publicly funded art gallery in Canada focused exclusively on Canadian and Indigenous art, both historical and contemporary, we take pride in sharing the art of Canada locally, nationally and internationally through our many touring exhibitions. We believe in the McMichael as an incredibly dynamic place where people can come together, to discover Canada—and themselves as Canadians—through the lens of art.
On June 29, 2024, just a few weeks after the Moonlight Gala, the McMichael will debut an immersive time-travel experience like no other with the exhibition Impressionism on the St. Lawrence. This exhibition will offer a magisterial statement on the outstanding quality of Quebec painting in the late 19th century and early 20th century, and a glimpse into the heart and soul of a culture seen through the eyes of her most beloved and foundational artists. The survey will include works by William Brymner, Ozias Leduc, James Wilson Morrice, Marc-Aurèle de Foy Suzor-Coté, Maurice Cullen, Clarence Gagnon and others, gathered from public and private institutions.
The impact that our exhibitions, creative learning and public programs make in our community is clear through the comments and encounters we have with educators, artists, families and visitors to our museum.
We remain dedicated to finding new ways to serve our community through the transformative power of art. I look forward to continuing to update you on our shared progress.
Thank you for your support,
Sarah Milroy, Executive Director and Chief Curator
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Moonlight Gala 2023 Committee
Debra Fenwick, Co-Chair
Laura Mirabella, Co-Chair
Elvira Caria
Nella Contardi
Robert Dunigan
Joyce Frustaglio
Phillip Gevik
Corban Hu
Matthew Liberatore
Jacoline Loewen
Sonia Moniz
Fiona O’Brien
Glenn Sakaki
Mandy Siu
Mike Soragnese
Shirley Zerfas
2024 Moonlight Gala Committee
Debra Fenwick, Co-Chair
Laura Mirabella, Co-Chair
Highlights from 2023 Moonlight Gala
THANK YOU!
This event would not have been possible without the significant contributions of our sponsors, donors and in-kind partners. The Moonlight Gala raised more than $630,000; funds that will directly support the McMichael’s exhibition, conservation and educational activities. We could not have done it without you and are so grateful for your support.
See you under the moonlight next year on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Please visit the 2023 Moonlight Gala site, for messages from co-chairs, dignitaries, and a list of 2023 sponsors page.
For more pictures of the event, please visit our Facebook page
Event Sponsors
ONLINE ART AUCTION *CLOSED FOR 2022*
A selection of artworks generously donated by Canadian artists:
| Stephen ANDREWS Robert BURLEY Edward BURTYNSKY Kim DORLAND Steve DRISCOLL |
John HARTMAN Alexa HATANAKA Wanda KOOP Landon MACKENZIE Kristine MORAN |
Charles PACHTER Jon SASAKI Monica TAP Margaux WILLIAMSON |
Click on an image for a larger view and artwork details.