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Meet  Tom Forrestall on January 31!
Join celebrated East Coast artist Tom Forrestall and exhibition curator, McMichael Executive Director and CEO, Thomas Smart, for exhibition opening remarks and a book signing in the McMichael gallery's Grand Hall at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 31!
Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors/students, and $30 for families. FREE FOR McMICHAEL MEMBERS.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to meet this talented East Coast artist and talk to him about his work!
A special brunch menu will be served in the McMichael Café with three seatings at 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:30 pm. Cost: $24.50 per person; $10.95 per child. Reservations are recommended. Please call 905.893.1121 ext. 2262 to make reservations. |
Enter for a Chance to Win a $50 McMichael Gift Certificate When You Take Our Survey!
Congratulations to Elizabeth Harvey for being our 2009 September Visitor Experience Survey winner!
Please fill out and complete our short survey and enter for a chance to win one $50 McMichael gift certificate. For full contest rules please visit our Contest Rules and Regulations page. Thank you for your participation and Good Luck!
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New Interactive Website!
FootPrints: Legacy of the Group of Seven
Discover how one family went on a thirty year quest to discover the breathtaking landscapes where the Group of Seven painted. Hear their stories, see 200 works of art, letters, photographs, and objects.
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New Exhibitions Opening in January
Tom Forrestall: Paintings, Drawings, Writings
Organized and circulated by the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
January 30 to April 25, 2010
Explore the "magical realism" of Tom Forrestall's paintings, drawings, and journal sketchbooks by examining themes of nature and tensions between reality and the imagination. This retrospective exhibition chronicles the artist's curious observation and exploration of his surroundings, the nature of his creativity, and the source of his visions, through his works.
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Maurice Cullen and His Circle
Organized by the National Gallery of Canada
January 16 to March 21, 2010
 Comprised of nearly forty oil paintings, this exhibition features works by Maurice Cullen together with those of some of his contemporaries, James Wilson Morrice and William Brymner, and the future generation of artists he inspired, including his stepson, Robert Pilot, and future member of the Group of Seven, A.Y. Jackson. These works reveal the complex relationships between the urban and rural boundaries which existed around such cities as Montreal and Quebec in the late 19th and early 20th century.
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Nunannguaq: In the Likeness of the Earth
On until January 17, 2010
To mark the fiftieth anniversary of Kinngait Studios and to celebrate the remarkable achievement of the internationally acclaimed artistic community of Cape Dorset (Kinngait), the McMichael presents Nunannguaq: In the Likeness of the Earth, an exhibition featuring a large selection of prints, drawings, and sculptures spanning three generations of Cape Dorset artists. The exhibition focuses on the representation of the land in the traditional Inuit culture and examines the changes to this vision following the introduction of sedentary lifestyle and southern technologies.
Woodland School
On until May 9, 2010
The Woodland School exhibit examines vibrant artworks by Norval Morrisseau, Daphne Odjig, Carl Ray, Alex Janvier, Blake Debassige, Saul Williams, Martin Panamick, Goyce Kakegamic, and other Woodland School artists.
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Child's Play
On until February 14, 2010 
Based exclusively on the McMichael's permanent collection, Child's Play is an educational exhibition exploring the theme of children in Canadian art.
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Upcoming Exhibitions
Following in the Footsteps of the Group of Seven
May 15 to September 5, 2010
Art enthusiasts, James and Susan Waddington have a dream of identifying the exact locations that are represented in the landscapes of the Group of Seven. Passionate about the art of the Group and avid explorers of the Canadian
wilderness, the Waddingtons
set out to Killarney Provincial Park (Georgian Bay) in pursuit of the Group's excursions of some 100 years ago. Following in the Footsteps of the Group of Seven will showcase the art of Franklin Carmichael, A.Y. Jackson, A.J. Casson, Arthur Lismer, and J.E.H. MacDonald alongside present day photographs representing the iconic sceneries that continue to inspire Canadians today.
Dorothy Knowles: Land Marks
May 22 to August 15, 2010 
The Dorothy Knowles: Land Marks retrospective exhibition offers an informed overview of the landscape artist's exemplary body of work. At first glance, the artist's humble and natural subject matter can be underestimated or overlooked. However, Knowles radically chose to document her own backyard during a time when abstract art was rapidly gaining ground. This exhibition celebrates Knowles' favourite subjects - the lush river valleys and prairie landscapes that characterized her rural childhood.
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Say "I LOVE YOU" with Robert Held Hearts!
Valentine's Day is fast approaching; give your loved one a beautiful Robert Held handmade glass heart.
SHOP IN PERSON, BY PHONE OR ONLINE
To place your order call
905.893.1121
or toll free 1.888.213.1121 ext. 2237
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The McMichael Canadian Art Collection
For Groups of Seven or More.
AN IDEAL VENUE FOR ALL TYPES OF SPECIAL OCCASIONS AND CORPORATE FUNCTIONS
 From the magnificence of our Grand Hall to the intimacy of our Founders' Lounge, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection is the ideal venue for your event.
Choose from a variety of indoor settings or opt for the outdoors. Set amid 100 acres of natural landscape, our grounds provide a tranquil setting, perfect for outdoor ceremonies and cocktail receptions. The Founders' Lounge, made of fieldstone and hand-hewn logs, as well as the Pine Cottage and Meeting House, offer options for inspiring off-site meetings or a relaxing team-building event.
- Unique Environment
- Elegant Atmosphere
- Personalized Experience
- Exclusive Venue and Art Viewing Available
"The McMichael gallery was just the alternative venue that we were looking for to host our wedding event because it reflected our enthusiasm for art, culture and the environment." Anjali Misra and Ketan Shankardass, August 29, 2008. For more information, call 905.893.1121, ext. 2536 or email events@mcmichael.com.
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Programs and Events Calendar
JANUARY 10
Family Sunday
Sing and Play
JANUARY 14 to FEBRUARY 18
OCAD Course at the McMichael
Painting Her Story: Women Artists in Canada
JANUARY 17 Sunday Concert Series
Chris McKhool, Jazz Violin
JANUARY 17
Canadian Stories
The Group of Seven
JANUARY 21 to FEBRUARY 25
Children's Classes and Workshops:
Art4Tots, for parents and their pre-schoolers,
ages 3 and 4
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to noon
ArtApprentices, for parents and their children, ages 5 and 6
Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
 JANUARY 23 to FEBRUARY 27
SAM: Saturdays at the McMichael
Children's Classes, ages 5 to 12
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to noon
Open Studio for Teens, ages 13 to 19
Saturdays, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 JANUARY 31
ArtChat
Fleeting Moments: Maurice Cullen and Impressionism
 JANUARY 31
Register Now!
Some of the programs listed above require registration. To register, fill out the online form. For more information, call 905.893.1121 ext. 2240 or visit www.mcmichael.com. |
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Say "I LOVE YOU" with Robert Held Hearts!
Valentine's Day is fast approaching; give your loved one a beautiful Robert Held handmade glass heart.
JANUARY 14 to FEBRUARY 18
OCAD Course at the McMichael
Painting Her Story: Women Artists in Canada