Past Events
This virtual studio experience led by artist Judy Sherman will offer instruction to emerging artists on working with the challenging but rewarding medium of oil paint.
Curatorial Talk: Women of the St. Lawrence Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 2 pm Speaker Anne-Marie Bouchard Price Free with gallery admission. Registration required. Register for Talk Join Anne-Marie Bouchard, guest curator of the McMichael’s touring [...]
Matinée francophone with Anne-Marie Bouchard Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Join us for a special matinée francophone with Anne-Marie Bouchard, former curator at the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ) and the curator of River of Dreams: Impressionism on the [...]
Sunday, April 20, 2025 Family Sunday, Spring Moves & Rhythms Free Admission Celebrate the arrival of spring with a vibrant afternoon of art, dance, and music at the McMichael—perfect for the whole family! Get Tickets Performance 2 pm [...]
McMichael Slow Art Day On April 5th the McMichael will observe Slow Art Day, a day that encourages people to “discover for themselves the joy of looking at and loving art.” On Slow Art Day the galleries will be as quiet as possible with lots of extra seating. There will be no public tours [...]
David McEown In-Person Essential Watercolour Studio Discover the art of watercolour in this immersive two-day workshop. This two-day workshop covers essential watercolour techniques with a focus on colour perception exercises, equipping participants with the skills to paint directly from nature. We’ll explore how to interpret and elevate sketches and photo references [...]
Sunday, March 16, 2025 Worlds on Paper Family Sunday Step into the world of Inuit art and storytelling at this special Family Sunday inspired by Worlds on Paper: Drawings from Kinngait, an exhibition celebrating the rich tradition of Inuit drawing. This immersive day of storytelling, art-making, and cultural exploration invites visitors of [...]
All Ages Family Storytelling Circles Tuesday, March 11 to Friday, March 14, 2025 11:30 am - English 1 pm - French Families are invited to drop in for cozy storytelling circles inspired by Worlds on Paper: Drawings [...]
March Break Camp 2025 McMichael Mini Art Explorers Ages 4 – 6 March 10 to 12, 2025 (3-day camp) From 9 am to 5 pm In-person workshop at the McMichael Art Studios Cost: $312 General Public $250 McMichael Members Groups limited to 12 participants. Registration required. Book [...]
Curatorial Talk: Worlds On Paper: Drawings from Kinngait Sunday, March 9, 2025 | 2 - 3 pm Speakers Emily Laurent Henderson John Geoghegan Price Free with gallery admission. Registration required. Register for Talk Join McMichael [...]
Langue française disponible ci-dessous. February 17, 2025 Stories to Light Up Winter & French Family Moments: Maria Chapdelaine *FREE ADMISSION* Art Activities and Workshops from 10:30 am to 3 pm This bilingual Free Family Day - rescheduled because of the snow! - illuminates the bright whites and deep [...]
February 16, 2025 Stories to Light Up Winter Bilingual Family Sunday This imaginative bilingual Free Family Sunday will illuminate the shadows of mid-winter with warming tales and adventurous puppets. Featuring a shadow theatre performance and puppetry workshop by Valise Theatre from Montreal and art-inspired storytelling sessions, this day offers a cheerful [...]
Langue française disponible ci-dessous. Valentine's Day at the McMichael with Julie Nesrallah Friday, February 14, 2025 | 8 pm Bilingual Performance: Visages de l’amour Mezzo-soprano Julie Nesrallah invites you to join her this Valentine’s Day for an exploration of the many moods of love. Visages de l’amour considers the good, [...]
Derek Sullivan (b. 1976), #166, Out Standing in a Field, A siege of herons, 2022–23, coloured pencil on Rising Museumboard, 133 x 101.9 cm, courtesy of Scotiabank. © Derek Sullivan. Curatorial Talk: Derek Sullivan: Field Notes Sunday, February 9, 2025 | 2 pm Speakers Derek Sullivan [...]
Maria Chapdelaine, Curatorial Talk Speaker: John Geoghegan Sunday, January 26, 2025 | 2 pm Discover the story behind Clarence Gagnon's 54 original illustrations to 1930s edition of Maria Chapdelaine, the ultimate Quebec roman du terroir written by Louis Hémon, French writer and entrepreneur. Free with gallery [...]
Andrew Cheddie Sookrah Online Painting Studio This popular virtual class offers live online instruction with artist Andrew Sookrah as he works with artists of all levels to refine their technique in the style of their choice. Using three reference images provided, Andrew will lead the group through a framework of an effective creative process [...]
January 19, 2025 African Carnival Bilingual Family Sunday Programming from 10:30 am to 3 pm Brighten your January and shake off the post-holiday blues with the vibrant rhythms and colours of Africa! This Family Sunday offers free bilingual storytelling, interactive drumming workshops and an energetic performance by celebrated Burkinabé storyteller Amadou [...]
David McEown Landscapes in Watercolour (Online) In this three-session course, award-winning artist David McEown will conduct detailed step-by-step demonstrations that will cover composition, how to transform value sketches, and how to elevate photo references into intricate, original studio paintings inspired by mountain landscapes. Key watercolor techniques, color theory, and depth of field will [...]
ArtVenture Winter Camp 2024/25 Winter Mixed Media Madness Monday, December 30 and Tuesday, December 31, 2024 From 9 am to 5 pm Cost: $208 General Public $177 McMichael Members (15%) for each 2-day camp Book Ages 4 - 6 Book Ages 7 - 10 [...]
Winter Break 2024/25 December 30, 31 & January 2, 3 Family Storytelling Circles All Ages Families are invited to drop in for cozy storytelling circles inspired by the gallery’s current exhibitions throughout winter break. Daily at 11:30 am and 1 pm. Extend the holiday festivities this year with our Boxing Day [...]