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McMichael Canadian Art Collection
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The McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, Ontario, is a public art gallery uniquely devoted to collecting and exhibiting the art of Canada.
Greetings from Buffalo! Our curatorial team stopped by the Buffalo AKG Art Museum to see 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴, pictured here with works by Emily Carr.

On view in Buffalo until Jan 12, 2026
buffaloakg.org/art/exhibiti...
December 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This winter break, bring your kids to the McMichael and spark their creativity with our Storytelling Circles!

Dec 29 - Jan 2
11:30 English
1:30 pm Bilingual English/French

Free with Gallery Admission → mcmichael.com/learn/famili...
December 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Join us in celebrating Emily Carr on her birthday!

Born on Dec 13, 1871, in Victoria, BC, Carr drew endless inspiration from the vast West Coast skyline & towering trees that surrounded her. Her bold, sweeping brushstrokes mirror the expansiveness of the landscape that fueled her creative vision.
December 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
More ways to explore Canada this holiday season, with the Government of Canada.

This winter, the McMichael is proud to take part in the Canada Strong Pass! 🇨🇦❄️ From Dec 12 to Jan 15, young visitors can enjoy free and reduced admission:
🧒 Kids 17 & under — FREE admission
🎓 Youth 18–24 — Just $3.50
December 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Celebrate #InternationalMountainDay with the timeless beauty of Lawren S. Harris and Bess Larkin Housser Harris' mountain peaks! 🏔️✨

Experience this stunning trio of works in person, on view now in 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 → mcmichael.com/exhibition/c...
December 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Don’t miss this! On Dec 6 at 2 pm, artist Stan Douglas sits down with award-winning author André Alexis for an in-depth conversation about the ideas driving his work.

Reserve your seat (free with admission) → mcmichael.com/event/artist...
In Conversation: Stan Douglas and Andre Alexis | McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Art lovers and creatives, join us for exclusive events featuring unique exhibitions, artist talks, expert speakers, and interactive workshops.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Last call! 𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘝𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘦 closes tomorrow. ✨

Don’t miss your chance to experience iconic James Wilson Morrice masterpieces like 𝘝𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘳 in person. One of Morrice’s most celebrated paintings, it captures the magic of early evening in Venice.
November 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The McMichael is the only museum devoted exclusively to Canadian & Indigenous art. Your gift helps us share the art and stories that connect us all—supporting exhibitions, education, conservation, and community programs.

Support the home of the art of Canada. Donate today → mcmichael.com/eoy-2025
November 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Free Family Sunday returns!
🗓 November 16 | 🎟 Free Admission

Enjoy a drop-in self-portrait workshop, a storytelling circle exploring the exhibition 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘋𝘢𝘺𝘴: 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘤𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘦𝘭, and a special performance of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘺𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘯 by Shoestring Opera!

mcmichael.com/event/family...
November 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
In recognition of #InternationalInuitDay, we invite you to explore 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘋𝘢𝘺𝘴, which includes a gallery dedicated to northern voices presented in cross-generational conversation.
November 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Only 3 weeks remain to see 𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘝𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘦!

“The show is pure escapism for those who love Venice, or Morrice, or just lovely pictures.” — 𝘒𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘛𝘢𝘺𝘭𝘰𝘳, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘪𝘭

Step into the luminous world of James Wilson Morrice & experience Venice through his eyes.
November 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The Autumn Art Sale is only 1 week away!

Presented by the McMichael Volunteer Committee, this beloved fundraiser supports the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and features original works by talented Canadian artists in a variety of media.

🔗 Learn more & plan your visit: mcmichael.com/artsale2025
October 30, 2025 at 8:36 PM
A few glimpses of autumn magic on the McMichael grounds 🍂 Plan your visit soon and catch the fall colours before they fade!
October 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Next up, we’re pleased to share the acquisition of Jean-François Lauda’s 𝘜𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘥 (2023–2024) at Art Toronto.

Lauda's work reflects a deep preoccupation with time—both the slow, layered process of creation and the duration of the viewer’s encounter.
October 27, 2025 at 6:38 PM
A new addition to the McMichael collection: Laur P’s 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘱 (2025), acquired at @art_toronto.
October 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Up next, we couldn't be happier to announce the acquisition of Nadia Myre’s 𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘙𝘰𝘣𝘦 (2025) at Art Toronto! 

Based in Montréal, Nadia Myre is an Algonquin and Québécois artist whose work explores identity, memory, and the complex legacies of cultural encounter.
October 26, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Up next, we're thrilled to announce the acquisition of Jinny Yu’s 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 25-03 (2025) at @art_toronto!
October 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Up next, we’re excited to announce the acquisition of Haley Bassett’s 𝘏𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳-𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘢-𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘵-𝘎𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘳 (2025) at Art Toronto!
October 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
We’re pleased to announce the acquisition of Derek Liddington’s 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘻𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘬, 𝘐 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘱, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦 (2024) at Art Toronto!
October 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
News Alert: We are delighted to announce that Hariri Pontarini Architects will lead a historic redevelopment of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection.
October 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
🍁 Make the McMichael part of your long weekend plans!

Walk off that Thanksgiving dinner on our scenic trails and take in the brilliant fall colours—indoors and out.

✨ Don’t forget — we’re open on Holiday Monday, 10 am to 5 pm!
October 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Join us 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘦 for family-friendly Halloween fun at the McMichael!

🖌️ Get creative in our Halloween Artmaking Workshop → mcmichael.com/event/kids-h...
🕯️ Or uncover spine-tingling stories on our Halloween-themed public tours → mcmichael.com/event/2025-h...
October 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
📚✨ Today we celebrate the incredible educators who inspire us every day!

Thank you for your passion, creativity, and commitment to inspiring the next generation. Happy #WorldTeachersDay! 🙌
October 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
See you this October at the McMichael! 🍂

Learn more about our upcoming events and plan your visit now → mcmichael.com/upcoming-eve...
October 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
❄️ Keep your creative kids inspired this holiday season at the McMichael’s ArtVenture Winter Camp!

Kids will dive into hands-on artmaking, explore the galleries, and enjoy seasonal outdoor fun in two exciting camp sessions—tailored for ages 4–6 and 7–10.

mcmichael.com/artventure-w...
September 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM