Past Events
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.
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 [...]
Curatorial Talk: John Scott: Firestorm Sunday, December 8, 2024 | 2 pm Join a curatorial conversation between guest curator John O’Brian and McMichael Executive Director Sarah Milroy about the newly opened exhibition John Scott: Firestorm. The exhibition presents works made by the late Canadian [...]
Curatorial Talk: James Wilson Morrice in North Africa Sunday, November 24, 2024 | 2 pm Speaker Katerina Atanassova Price Free with gallery admission. Registration required. Register for Talk Many Canadian art lovers know James Wilson Morrice’s [...]
Teaching Artist Series A Journey Through the Wilderness with Dominik Modlinski Join us at for an inspiring presentation by Dominik Modlinski, a leading contemporary Canadian landscape artist and popular art instructor and lecturer. Known for his bold use of colour and texture, Dominik’s work captures the essence of the Canadian North and [...]
Art and All That Jazz Free Family Sunday, November 17, 2024 Art activities and workshops from 10:30 am to 4 pm. Register Today The vibrant rhythms, colourful sounds and improvisational freedom of jazz have inspired visual artists of the past and present. This Family Sunday invites [...]
Back by Popular Demand Curator’s Walk & Talk The works of Robert Pilot in River of Dreams: Impressionism on the St. Lawrence Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 2 pm Join John Geoghegan, Associate Curator of Collections and Research, on a guided walking tour of River [...]
Join us – if you dare! For a spooky, arty, family-friendly Halloween tooooour of the McMichael gallery and grounds. Date & Time Sunday, October 27, 2024 1:30 pm Location McMichael Canadian Art Collection 10365 Islington Ave, Kleinburg, ON L0J 1C0 Price Free [...]
Collectors First Look and Opening Night October 24, 2024 | 4 – 10 pm Presented by the McMichael The McMichael is delighted to again be hosting this year’s Opening Night celebration at Art Toronto, Canada’s preeminent art fair, in its 25th anniversary year [...]
Harvest Festival This FREE Family Sunday takes inspiration from harvest festivals around the world. Join us to celebrate the season of abundance and give thanks to the earth for the flora and fauna we all share. A special family-friendly performance by Kuné, Canada’s Global Orchestra, will feature musicians from around the world [...]
Matinée francophone Pizandawatc / The One Who Listens / Celui qui écoute with Guest Curator Mona Filip Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 10 am to 12 pm Learn more about Pizandawatc / The One Who Listens / Celui qui écoute on a French-language guided tour [...]
Rina Morra Yoga & Meditation Workshops Relax your body and refresh your soul with a holistic wellness workshop that combines yoga, journaling, and meditation. Each half-day workshop is built around a specific theme and begins with an in-gallery yoga session that combines gentle stretching, strengthening exercises, and yogic inspiration led by [...]
Doors Open Vaughan Heritage Tours The McMichael Canadian Art Collection will offer free admission to the gallery during Doors Open Vaughan. Visitors can join a special drop-in heritage tour that will explore the history of the gallery, its architecture, and grounds. Please note that CABIN cafe will close at 2 pm for [...]
Connect, Create, Collaborate McMichael Family Accessible Program Offered 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. Each two-hour workshop, led by experienced McMichael Educators, combines explorations of the [...]
Carnival of the Animals Free Family Sunday, September 15, 2024 Art activities and workshops from 10:30 am to 4 pm. Register Today This Free Family Sunday celebrates the animals that we admire, fear, and love! From mighty lions, to plucky hens, to majestic swans, animals are an important part [...]
TEACHING ARTIST SERIES Journeys: From Ireland to China with Andrew Sookrah Join professional artist and art instructor Andrew Cheddie Sookrah for a discussion regarding his artistic practice, personal background, and his painting expeditions across Canada, Ireland, and China. Program Description Sookrah will discuss his teaching methods, which [...]
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.
Relax and unwind with a sociable Sunday afternoon of artmaking at the McMichael, sustained by warm coffee or tea served in heritage china, sweet treats and sparkling beverages. This informal artmaking class is designed for artists of all skill levels and is led by experienced instructors who specialize in different mediums and subject areas.
Yawatsira' Sunday (Free Family Sunday) With ceremonies, storytelling and dance, the McMichael celebrates the presence of Indigenous people along the Humber River and in particular the story of Huron-Wendat people who trace their origins to this region and whose vibrant cultural heritage continues to thrive in Wendake, Quebec. Part of the Free Family Sundays [...]