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Father's Day at the McMichael
Canada Day & Joe Fafard
Final Exhibition Viewings
Current Exhibitions
June Programs
5th Annual 
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The Portrait: Capturing Character on Film
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SummerSplashSummer Splash, this Sunday!
Get in the mood for the summer holidays with hands-on art activities and outdoor performances. Watch the incredible Brian Solomon perform his gravity defying Tree Dance on our beautiful McMichael trees.  
Father's Day, June 15
Bring Dad to the McMichael and treat him to a day at the gallery. 
Enjoy a delectable brunch and musical performance by Laraine Herzog Triolette - Vocal Duet with Piano accompaniment.
Celebrate Canada Day and the art of Joe FafardJoe Fafard
In celebration of a successful career that spans more than four decades, Joe Fafard, one of Canada's most beloved and nationally acclaimed artists, will be featured at the McMichael on June 28, in a major retrospective exhibition that chronicles the full scope of this remarkable Saskatchewan artist's career.
To celebrate Canada Day and the Joe Fafard exhibition opening, join us for a full day (from noon to 4:00p.m.) of programming (free with admission).  Enjoy;
  • a sculpture-making demonstration
  • guided tours
  • live music
  • various opportunities to meet Joe Fafard, including a book signing
  • Cash Bar and BBQ (BBQ is not included in general admission)
Children will enjoy storytelling and live animals, as well as hands-on arts and crafts modeled on Joe Fafard's early experience as an artist.  A supervised outdoor playground and child-care centre will be available for your convenience and comfort.

For more information on Canada Day program times and details
PLUS other summer programming at the McMichael, please visit us
at www.mcmichael.com.
 
Final opportunity to view.  Exhibits close June 8

SimoneDrawing Conclusions: The Group of Seven and Their Legacy

 

Drawing Conclusions examines the works of some of Canada's best-known Canadian contemporary artists juxtaposed with the freehand works made by members of the Group of Seven.  

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Saumik:James Houston's Legacy Saumik

An exhibition focusing on the late James Houston (Saumik in the Inuit language) and the early days of art making in Kinngait (Cape Dorset)
Current Exhibitions
 
Kenojuak:  From Drawing to Print Kenojuak
View Kenojuak Ashevak's extraordinary light-sensitive drawings transformed into print.
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Woodland School Norval Morrisseau
The Woodland School exhibit examines the vibrant art of Woodland School painters Norval Morrisseau, Daphne Odjig, Carl Ray, Jackson Beardy, Joseph Sanchez, Eddy Cobiness, Alex Janvier, Benjamin Chee Chee, Blake Debassige, Saul Williams, Martin Panamick, and Goyce Kakegamic.
 
A Climate for Change climateforchange
Inspired by the Group of Seven and encouraged by an emerging social consciousness surrounding global climate change, A Climate for Change, explores the phenomenon of climate change from the viewpoint of those who will be most affected by long-term environmental issues: our youth.

Gallery Shop

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New!   Joe Fafard Calf pin, $400 
Check out our new selection of upcoming exhibition merchandise and more.
Come in or visit us online and enjoy an excellent selection of merchandise.   
 
The Gallery Shop is open seven days a week, 
 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. 
Phone:  1-888-213-1121, ext 2237 or 905-893-1121, ext 2237  
https://www.mcmichael.net/mcac/e-shop/mcacshop.nsf/home?openagent
 Public Programs for June 2008
Adult Programs
Canadian Stories Tour:   Art of the First Peoples
Sunday, June 22, 2008, 11:30 a.m.
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Joe Fafard Talk and Brunch
Sunday, June 29, 2008, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Children & Family Programs
ArtVenture - Summer Art Camp for ages 4-15, July 7 to August 22, 2008 
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Summer Splash
Sunday, June 8, 2008, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Sunday, June 15: Celebrate Father's Day!
Sunday Concert Series:
Laraine Herzog
Triolette - Vocal Duo with Piano accompaniment
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