Past Events
Curatorial Talk: Early Days: Indigenous Art at the McMichael Sunday, September 28, 2025 2-3 pm Moderator Bonnie Devine Speakers Barry Ace Shelley Niro Paul Seesequasis Performance Maria Hupfield Price Free [...]
Morrice in Venice Free Family Sunday Sunday, September 21, 2025 Free Admission Celebrate the end of summer with a vibrant day of art, storytelling, and theatre inspired by Morrice in Venice, the McMichael’s stunning exhibition spotlighting Canadian artist James Wilson Morrice’s time in Italy. This free, family-friendly event [...]
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra Painted in Sound: Venice and Beyond For centuries, Venice has inspired artists with its beauty and vibrant culture. For composers like Vanhal and Mysliveček, the city offered a gateway into Italian musical life at the turn of the 19th century. It was also during this period that the double [...]
Artist's Talk: Rita Leistner Sunday, September 7, 2025 Film Screening #1: 11:30 am – 1 pm Artist’s Talk: 2 – 3 pm Film Screening #2: 3 – 4:30 pm Speakers Rita Leistner John Geoghegan Price Free with gallery admission. [...]
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.
Talk with Michael Mesure Fatal Light Awareness Program: Bird Safety in the City Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 2 pm Speakers Michael Mesure Price Free with gallery admission. Free with Admission Join Michael Mesure, cofounder of [...]
Divided Heavens Free Family Sunday Sunday, August 17, 2025 Free Admission Celebrate birds, migration, and creative conservation during a special Family Sunday inspired by Divided Heavens, a new site-specific project by artist Iris Häussler created during her residency in the historic Tom Thomson shack. Through hands-on workshops, live [...]
Artmaking Workshop Making Windows Bird Safe Instructors: Iris Häussler & Victoria Taylor Join artist Iris Häussler and landscape architect Victoria Taylor for an inspiring day of artmaking and environmental awareness at the McMichael. This hands-on workshop explores how birds navigate both natural landscapes and human-built environments—and what we can [...]
2025 McMichael En Plein Air Competition Call for Artists Organized by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection Competition Dates Saturday, August 2 - Monday, September 29, 2025 Artworks Online Submission Deadline Tuesday October 14, 2025, by 5 pm Submission Forms (Adults) Submission [...]
Andrew Cheddie Sookrah Painting a Vibrant Plein Air Landscape In Acrylics Join acclaimed artist and art instructor Andrew Cheddie Sookrah for an exciting exploration of the interconnections between colour, form, structure, depth and texture found in the Ontario landscape. Leveraging the versatility of acrylics while working en plein air on the [...]
Bilingual Family Sunday Across Canada in Colour Free Family Sunday Sunday, July 20, 2025 Free with General Admission This July, the McMichael invites families to explore the beauty of Canada through art, music, and nature. Enjoy bilingual programming that takes you on a journey across the [...]
Living with Art Summer Socials Designed for young adults (18+) living with exceptionalities, Living with Art is a series of accessible programs that explore the connections between art, nature, and self-expression in a warm, welcoming environment. Since its launch in 2023, this McMichael initiative has grown into a [...]
Artist's Talk: Iris Häussler Sunday, July 6, 2025 | 2 pm Speakers Iris Häussler Sarah Milroy Price Free with gallery admission. Register for Talk Join Chief Curator Sarah Milroy for a compelling conversation with acclaimed [...]
Group of Seven Day Sunday, July 6, 2025 Celebrate Ontario’s First-Ever Group of Seven Day at the McMichael! Join us for a day of art and nature in the galleries and on the grounds as we celebrate the legacy of the Group of Seven. Visit or revisit beloved works by the [...]
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 Summer Camp 2025 ArtVenture camps provide a classic all-Canadian art camp experience with a mix of outdoor activities in the Humber River Valley, creative instruction in our fully resourced art studios, and a world-famous art collection. Early Bird Savings: Register by April 30, 2025, and save 5%! Led by top young [...]
Canada Day Tuesday, July 1 Celebrate Canada Day at the McMichael! Enjoy free admission and a full day of family-friendly art and music programming. Free Admission 11 am to 4 pm Location: Founder’s Lounge All Ages A Message to Canada Drop-in Card Illustration [...]
Curatorial Talk: Morrice in Venice Sunday, June 29, 2025 | 2 pm James Wilson Morrice (1865-1924) was the first Canadian artist to regularly visit Venice, and the first and only Canadian to have his work displayed at the prestigious Venice Biennale until some fifty years later. From his [...]
Matinée francophone: Morrice in Venice Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 10:30 am Speaker: Emma Ducharme Discover Venice through the paintings of James Wilson Morrice, a celebrated Quebecois artist who inspired the entire generation of Canadian modernist painters. The program is offered [...]
Performance: Julie Nesrallah Celebrates Italy at the McMichael Friday, June 27, 2025 | 8 pm Price Members: $40 General Public: $50 Register for Event Includes gallery admission. Pre-Concert Dinner at CABIN CABIN [...]