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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
Chamber Series 2024/25 Cost General Public: $50 McMichael Members: $40 Tafelmusik Members: $40 Location McMichael Canadian Art Collection 10365 Islington Ave, Kleinburg, ON L0J 1C0 Pre-Concert Dinner at CABIN CABIN Opens: 5 pm Last Seating: 7 pm Dinner Menu Reserve Table [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Saturdays at the McMichael (SAM) Children’s Art Classes Ages 5 to 12 These popular children’s art classes offer a creative exploration of various art mediums, encourage skill development, cultivate art appreciation and introduce children to the art of Canada through in-gallery activities. Facilitated by professional art instructors, children will be divided [...]
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.
2024 McMichael En Plein Air Competition Call for Artists Organized by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection Competition Dates Saturday, August 3 through Monday September 30, 2024 Artworks Online Submission Deadline Tuesday October 8, 2024, 5 pm Submission Forms (Adults) Submission Forms [...]
Be Here Now Workshop Expressive Arts Wellness Retreat Program Description Be Here Now is a two-day painting workshop and introduction to the Expressive Arts (EXA). Whether you are a seasoned painter or complete beginner, this workshop will show you the therapeutic nature of the expressive arts and how [...]
The Monarch Butterfly Farewell Party Celebrate the end of summer and the departing Monarch butterflies with a farewell parade for our favourite pollinators! Learn about how Monarchs travel and their varied habitats, create your own colourful butterfly, and show it off during the farewell parade featuring songs, dancing, and [...]
CALL FOR ARTISTS En Plein Air Competition Organized by McMichael Canadian Art Collection Competition Dates Sunday July 30 to Tuesday October 10, 2023 Art Submission Deadline Thursday, October 12, 2023, by 5 pm EST Project Description The McMichael is thrilled to announce the return of the [...]
Playing with Tom Thomson Did you know that iconic Canadian landscape painter Tom Thomson was also a skilled musician who sang and played the violin and mandolin? Later in his life he even signed up for guitar lessons! Drawing inspiration from Thomson’s musical inclinations, the McMichael has created a series of fun [...]
Shooting Stars Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra at the McMichael NEW DATE: Friday, November 24 at 8 pm TICKETS COMING SOON The history of the arts is liberally laced with the tales of practitioners whose lives and careers were cut unnaturally short. For today’s concert, we take inspiration from the words of Ian A.C. Dejardin, Executive Director [...]
Trees, Roots and Other Natural Stories This Family Sunday will explore our personal and collective relationships with nature. Learn about the building of the Minokamik Garden, reflect on the spiritual meaning of trees, and celebrate the interconnectedness of human and environmental wellbeing through the sharing of stories and music. [...]
Thinking in Colour: Pastel Workshop Two-day In-Person Workshop with Clarence Porter Program Description If you have been looking for ways to expand your facility with pastels, this workshop will take you out of your comfort zone by challenging the way you think about colour and their value relationships – high key, low [...]
The Uses of Enchantment Inspired by the environmental message of the McMichael's new exhibition The Uses of Enchantment, this Sunday’s programming will take a closer look at our fragile natural environment and encourage participants to come up with some creative ideas about how to protect and save Mother Earth. [...]
Curatorial Talk Sandra Meigs: Sublime Rage Saturday, May 20 | 11:30 am at the McMichael Join contemporary artist Sandra Meigs, guest curator Jessica Bradley and McMichael Chief Curator Sarah Milroy for a conversation exploring Meigs’ recent series of paintings created during her pandemic retreats in the woods of Algonquin Park. Speakers: Sarah Milroy, Jessica Bradley [...]