McMichael Canadian Art Collection
10365 Islington Avenue L0J 1C0 Vaughan, ON, Canada

This #ThrowbackThursday, revisit the exhibition John Hartman: Many Lives Mark This Place. This special exhibition was on view last year and featured approximately 30 large-scale portraits of leading Canadian authors and the places that inspire them. You can watch the full exhibition tour video, shot by David Hartman, on our website by clicking ths link: https://mcmichael.com//john-hartman-many-lives-mark-this-/

Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? Explore our milestones page, an interactive visual history of the McMichael, marking significant events beginning with the Gallery's foundation in 1965 through its first 50 years. Complete with photographs from the archives, this page is your guide to the Gallery's history over the years. What's your favourite McMichael memory? Click the link below to start your journey through time: https://www.mcmichael.com/milestones/

In celebration of #InternationalMuseumDay, we would like to thank our docents who have worked tirelessly to make the art of Canada accessible to all. Over the past year, when connecting to art has been even more important, McMichael Docents have delivered 239 tours. Their passion for art has reached 5,155 participants in 40 countries!

We're thrilled to announce that our publication, Itee Pootoogook: Hymns to the Silence, won the 30th annual ARLIS/NA Art Libraries Society of North America Melva J. Dwyer award! This award was established in recognition of the contribution made to the field of art librarianship by Melva Dwyer, former head of the Fine Arts Library at the University of British Columbia. It is given to the creators of exceptional reference or research tools relating to Canadian art and architect...ure. https://shop.mcmichael.com//itee-pootoogook-hymns-to-the-s We'd like to thank everyone who contributed to this book: Nancy Campbell, Gerald McMaster, Dorset Fine Arts, Tarralik Duffy, Sky Glabush, Mark Igloliorte, Wayne Baerwaldt and Goose Lane.

Wishing all mothers a very happy Mother's Day! As depicted in these works, the bond between mother and child is universally powerful and unconditional. Today we celebrate all that mothers do, even if we must do so from a distance!

Take advantage of our breathtaking grounds and trails when you book your wedding or special event photos with the McMichael. Choose from a variety of stunning locations, all within walking distance of the parking lot. With limited bookings per day, our priority is to ensure that your experience is safe and memorable. Click the link below to learn more and to book your permit today! https://mcmichael.com/private-function/ : Spring Morris Photo

On the 101st anniversary of the Group of Seven’s first exhibition, join McMichael Chief Curator Sarah Milroy in conversation with Jon Sasaki on the subject of reframing the landscape painting genre through the lens of photography. Learn more about the exhibition: https://mcmichael.com/event/jon-sasaki-homage/

Nadia Myre's wampum belt-inspired sculpture "Untitled (study for country where beavers, deers, elks and such beasts keep)" has been named one of the top ten artworks of 2020 by the Globe and Mail. See this piece and others by Nadia, along with historical 18th century wampum belts from the Great Lakes First Nation, in the exhibition Early Days: Indigenous Art at the McMichael, on now. Congratulations Nadia! https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-the-top-10-artwo/

Looking for the perfect gift for the art lover in your life? This holiday season, give the gift of McMichael Membership! When you purchase a Member Plus, Family, or Senior Dual Membership, you'll receive a certificate for a free, Canadian-designed coaster set redeemable at our Gallery Shop! McMichael Members enjoy year-round complimentary gallery admission and parking, two guest passes, and a 10% discount at the McMichael Cafe and on select items in the Gallery Shop. A holid...ay elf can even mail a gift membership to your recipient with a personalized message of your choosing! Click the link below for more information. Offer valid until Dec 15, 2020. https://mcmichael.com/support/membership/

Planning to shop local this season? Send your holiday presents far and wide in unmistakably Canadian style with the new set of stamps from Canada Post featuring the work of beloved folk artist Maud Lewis. These new stamps feature the nostalgic, warmhearted paintings that we all came to know and love after our exhibition last year, so be sure to pick some up at your local post office. Looking for a holiday card to match your new stamps? We have the perfect set of Maud Lewis winter scene notecards (blank interior) available at the Gallery Shop in the link below. https://shop.mcmichael.com//maud-lewis-winter-scenes-note-

You might not be travelling too far this weekend, so why not come see what our visitors are calling "a complete pandemic escape" and an "oasis of calm"? Wondering what to expect on your visit? Begin your journey visit with a stroll through our trails and Sculpture Garden. Don't forget to snap a photo of the historic Thomson Shack - a tangible piece of Canadian art history! Warm up inside and experience : , the Christi Belcourt retrospective ...that has stunned visitors and critics alike, and don't miss " ": , a celebration of Canada's canonical painters in the centenary year of their first exhibition. End your visit on a sweet note, and enjoy a selection of gourmet pastries, sandwiches, and beverages at the McMichael Cafe, which offers limited indoor dining and floor-to-ceiling views of the Humber River Valley. We're open all weekend from 10 am to 5 pm. Unwind and relax at the home to the art of Canada. See you soon!

Tomorrow night (Dec 10)! Tune in at 7 pm on Zoom or live on our Facebook page to join Executive Director Ian Dejardin, Chief Curator Sarah Milroy, and other luminaries of Canadian art for an evening celebrating the publication of : , lauded as a top holiday book pick from both the the Toronto Star and The Globe and Mail. Click the link below to register. https://us02web.zoom.us//7516051/WN_HlzkW-XdR2qSLxgw_oycGw Haven't picked... up a copy of yet? Signed copies are still available exclusively through our online Gallery Shop until Sunday, December 13th! Click the link below to order your copy before they're gone! mcmichael.com/ALVSignedBook

We've been hard at work behind the scenes preparing the upcoming exhibition : that opens on November 28, 2020. This extraordinary mural in progress by Omaskêko Ininiwak artist Duane Linklater entitled , , , , , (2017) will be on view alongside many historical and contemporary pieces by Indigenous artists such as Kent Monkman, Meryl McMaster, Rebecca Belmore, Rob...ert Houle, Norval Morrisseau and many more. Tickets for the opening weekend are going fast! Click the link below to learn more about the exhibition and to reserve your timeslot. https://mcmichael.com/event/early-days/ Duane Linklater, , , , , , (2017) Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun (b. 1957), ( ), 2019, acrylic on canvas , 193 x 243.8 cm , Purchase 2020, BMO Financial Group, Image courtesy of Sarah Macaulay & Co. Fine Art, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, 2020.10 See more

Sometimes two very different exhibitions offer the opportunity to meditate on the same themes by coincidence of being just a few rooms apart. Take for example two views on natural resource extraction created almost 100 years apart: Franklin Carmichael's painting of Cobalt, ON from 1930, , a town that had more than 20 silver mines at the turn of the last century, and Christi Belcourt's protest banners with artist Isaac Murdoch that offer urgent calls ...to action to preserve and protect the land. See both works in adjoining galleries and tell us what you think. The McMichael is open Thursdays through Sunday from 10 to 5. To learn more about timed tickets, safety protocols and how we're keeping our visitors safe, visit mcmichael.com : Franklin Carmichael (18901945), (detail), 1930, oil on canvas, 101.5 x 121.2 cm, Gift of Mrs. A.J. Latner, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, 1971.9 : Installation photography, : See more

You might recognize professional artist and McMichael art instructor Andrew Sookrah from the finale of Landscape Artist of the Year Canada. Now teens ages 14-18 can join Andrew over winter break for a new studio program that will explore the vibrant and versatile world of acrylics. This three-day in-person program runs December 21-23. Relax and unwind over the winter break under the guidance of one of our most popular instructor! Spaces are very limited, so register today to... ensure your spot! https://mcmichael.com/event/acrylic-workshop/ : Winter 1 by Andrew Sookrah

Planning a corporate holiday event? Let the art of Canada inspire your team with a 1-hour private virtual tour of a McMichael exhibition of your choice! Led by an experienced McMichael docent, our interactive tours will rejuvenate and entertain your group from the comfort of your office or home! Appointments are limited, so book now to secure your virtual tour reservation!

On #remembranceday, we honour the men and women from all walks of life who fought and continue to fight with bravery and valour to defend the freedoms and privileges that we enjoy today. Today, we're sharing rarely seen WWI drawings by Group of Seven artist Arthur Lismer. Lismer was commissioned by the committee of the Canadian War Memorials Fund (CWMF) to document the war effort at the home front in Halifax in 1918, a strategic stronghold for the Allied Forces. In these two... drawings he captures both the stark loneliness of wartime, and the relief and joy of soldiers returning home to their loved ones. : Arthur Lismer (1885 - 1969), Home Again, 1918 - 1919, lithograph on papersheet, 63.4 x 48.2 cm; image: 39.5 x 34.6 cm, Purchase 1987, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, 1987.8.2 Arthur Lismer (1885 - 1969),The Sentinels, 1919, lithograph on papersheet, 60.4 x 45.1 cm; image: 39 x 31.7 cm, Purchase 1987, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, 1987.8.5

Print copies of Canadian Geographic's Special Collector's Edition on the #GroupofSeven are now available through the Gallery Shop! This stunning special issue features more than 80 works from the McMichael's collection handpicked by Executive Director Ian Dejardin. Visit or revisit every region of the country through the eyes of some of Canada's most unforgettable landscape painters and learn more about the artists' cross-country travels. This collector's edition is availab...le for purchase through the link below, and in-store at the McMichael Gallery Shop. It's the perfect stocking stuffer for the art lover, geography buff or armchair traveler in your life, just in time for the holidays! https://shop.mcmichael.com//the-group-of-seven-special-col

We're pleased to announce the winners of the juried art competition 'All Things with Imagination'. See the top three winning pieces in each category in the slideshow below and congratulations to all of the artists for their outstanding work! You can see all of these pieces and more shortlisted works from the competition in our Community Gallery, located between Galleries One and Two. /: First Place ... Andrew Sookrah, , , Second Place Eric Ranveau, - Third Place Eugene C. Beck, ? : First Place Julie Hinton Walker, Second Place Carol Walthers, Third Place E. C. Munson, And a special congratulations to Catherine Falconer for taking First Choice overall with her acrylic on canvas piece . Participants should keep an eye on their inboxes for more details regarding the upcoming virtual celebration! See more

This year, Halloween night will be extra special with the appearance of a blue moon: the second full moon in a month. To celebrate this special celestial occasion, we've got a new ArtVenture activity and video online for young artists aged 5-13 on how to create a nocturnal landscape that captures the spooky spirit of the season. Click the link below to download the step-by-step instructions of our latest ArtVenture Online activities. https://mcmichael.com/artventure-online/

The autumn colours have arrived at the McMichael! Here's Executive Director Ian Dejardin sharing a few personal thoughts on the extraordinary beauty of fall in Canada. A reminder that we're this weekend including holiday Monday from 10 am to 5 pm! Be sure to stop in for the final weekend of the exhibition . : .

Ahead of Thanksgiving, we're sharing a Group of Seven artwork from our permanent collection which reminds us of the holiday's agricultural roots. J.E.H. MacDonald's 1917 oil painting depicts the rise of an autumn moon after a busy day of harvesting. A reminder that we're this holiday Monday from 10 am to 5 pm! Work off all that Thanksgiving dinner, big or small, with a fall hike through our beautiful grounds, then stop in for the final weekend of the exhibition . : . : J.E.H. MacDonald (18731932), , 1917, oil on board, 76.2 x 101.2 cm, Gift of Mrs. M. Stern, 1978.31, detail.

For the virtual 2020 edition of Art Toronto (Oct 28-Nov 8), the McMichael is hosting a variety of FREE virtual events in support of Canada's art fair, including artist talks and an exclusive preview of our upcoming exhibition Early Days: Indigenous Art at the McMichael. First up on Nov 2 at 4 pm, don't miss Chief Curator Sarah Milroy in conversation with artists Christi Belcourt and Bonnie Devine about their projects at the McMichael and contemporary Indigenous art practice ...today. The discussion will be followed by a live Q&A. To register for this free Artists' Talk, click the link below. https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_qetqrawaTluRphsdEbQ0tQ #ArtToronto #ArtToronto2020

"I was really happy that our [original wedding] got cancelled because our actual wedding was way better than what we had originally planned." Click the link below to read the story in Toronto Life of how Claudia and Jay were able to make their fairy tale wedding come true in an intimate ceremony at the McMichael. https://torontolife.com//after-their-airbnb-wedding-venue/

Did you know that in addition to our formal galleries, the McMichael also has a Community Gallery that highlights the work of local artists? Earlier this year, we invited our community members to respond to #GroupofSeven artist Arthur Lismer's call to interpret our surroundings through art "with imagination." Today, we're sharing one of the responses: Catherine Falconer's , an acrylic on canvas work that is a meditation on the state of the environment. On your next visit, check out the juried exhibition, , in the Community Gallery through the new year! : Catherine Falconer, , acrylic on canvas, 2020.

We've proud to have earned a #SafeTravels stamp from the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) and the World Travel and Tourism Council. This stamp allows travellers to identify businesses that have adopted global standardized health and hygiene protocols. See what recent visitors have been saying about their McMichael experience!

The first retrospective of the work of Michif (Métis) artist Christi Belcourt opens tomorrow at the McMichael! Uprising: The Power of Mother Earth is co-produced by the Thunder Bay Art Gallery and the Carleton University Art Gallery and will feature more than 30 major works by Belcourt, as well as recent works made collaboratively with Anishinaabe knowledge keeper and visual artist Isaac Murdoch. Opening weekend tickets are booking up fast! Click the link below to learn m...ore about the exhibition and to reserve your timeslot. https://mcmichael.com/event/uprising/ Slide 2: Christi Belcourt, Four (detail), 2004, Acrylic on Canvas, 101.6 x 76.3 cm, Private Collection

It's no surprise that many people feel at home here. The story of how the McMichael grew from a private residence into a public gallery is as much a part of the experience as seeing great works of Canadian art! Do you know who else felt at home at the McMichael? Group of Seven member A. Y. Jackson, who lived with the McMichaels from 1968 until shortly before his death in 1974. Here he is at the public unveiling of , (1919/1920) during the July 8, 1966 ope...ning ceremony for the McMichael Conservation Collection of Art (as it was then known). And you can still see , today in Gallery 3! A.Y. Jackson (1882-1974), , , 1919/1920, oil on canvas, 107.1 x 127.7 cm, In memory of Gertrude Wells Hilborn, McMichael Canadian Art Collection See more

It's the final week to bid in the McMichael 100 for 100 online auction and support the art of Canada. New items this week include a one-night stay for two at the The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, a private tour of the RBC Art Collection, and so much more! Click the link below to bid and discover all-Canadian adventures and experiences within 100 miles of the Gallery as we celebrate the centenary year of the #GroupofSeven's first exhibition. https://www.givergy.ca/mcmichaelauction/?controller=home

Are you an educator, learning pod or homeschooler looking for new avenues of safe, virtual learning for your students? Our Creative Learning and Education team is ready to support your class with new digital and in-person resources, or customize your own! Click the link below to download the 2020/21 Education Brochure and discover unique learning experiences that combine learning from the natural world with the art of Canada. https://mcmichael.com///2020-2021_McMichael_ForSchools.pdf

Got plans this weekend? Mask up and come visit us for historic views of Canada through the eyes of the #GroupofSeven and Tom Thomson, plus catch the final weeks of John Hartman's literary portraits, Brenda Draney's enigmatic memory-landscapes, and W. J. Phillips' exquisite woodblock prints. Don't forget to snap a few photos of the beautiful colours in the Humber River Valley! It's all waiting for you at the home of the art of Canada. Book your timed ticket at mcmichael.com

There are only two weeks left to see the special exhibition : ! Immerse yourself in the artist's world and practice with this short film by @Hayfire Media. Watch the full video to discover how Hartman created a journey that weaves through Canada's physical and literary landscapes. See : this weekend. We're open from Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. For more info, please visit mcmichael.com

Live today! We're delighted to announce that the McMichael's collection is featured in Canadian Geographic's new Special Collector's Edition on the #GroupofSeven. This stunning publication features more than 80 high-resolution artworks handpicked by McMichael Executive Director Ian Dejardin as well as an introductory essay by Ian. Visit or revisit every region of the country from coast to coast to coast through the eyes of some of Canada's most intrepid painters. The digital issue is available for purchase through the Canadian Geographic website at the link below, and physical copies will be coming to the McMichael Gallery Shop in time for the holidays! https://shop.canadiangeographic.ca//group-of-seven-special

It's here! Our long-awaited new book " ": & has arrived at the Gallery Shop! Published by Goose Lane Editions and edited by McMichael Executive Director Ian A.C. Dejardin, " " features more than 200 full-colour plates, as well as contributions from celebrated Canadian artists, curators, and writers. Copies are limited, so be sure to order your copy online at the link below, or visit us in-person at the Gallery Shop Thursdays through Sundays and holiday Mondays from 10 am to 5 pm. https://shop.mcmichael.com//a-like-vision-the-group-of-sev

The health and safety of our visitors is always our top priority. As you plan your visit, check out our latest video to see what the new McMichael experience is like! This fall, reconnect with the art of Canada. We're open Thursdays through Sundays and holiday Mondays from 10 am to 5 pm. To book a timed ticket, discover our ongoing and upcoming exhibitions, or to learn more about our safety procedures, visit mcmichael.com

. Christi Belcourt We're pleased to present the first retrospective of the work of Michif (Métis) artist Christi Belcourt. Opening Oct 24, Uprising: The Power of Mother Earth is co-produced by the Thunder Bay Art Gallery and Carleton University Art Gallery and will feature more than 30 major works by Belcourt as well as recent works m...ade collaboratively with Isaac Murdoch, an Anishinaabe knowledge keeper and emerging visual artist. Click the link below to learn more about the exhibition and to book timed tickets. https://mcmichael.com/event/uprising/ : Christi Belcourt, , 2002, Acrylic on canvas, 137 x 137 cm, Collection of the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, Purchased with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts Acquisition Assistance Program and the Friends of Yvonne McRae, in her memory, 2003

Look who it is! Even on days when the Gallery is closed, we're always up to something...stay tuned! And if you're for looking for more Canadian art diversion, many of our previous talks, lectures and concerts are available online on McMichael's Youtube channel or at mcmichael.com.

Coming next Friday on CBC Television and CBC Gem, we're excited to be featured in the nationwide broadcast of the four-part series Landscape Artist of the Year Canada. Save the date: October 9 at 9 pm EST! Hosted by Sook-Yin Lee, the series brings together artists from across the country to compete in an unscripted artistic challenge. As part of the grand prize, the winner will have the opportunity to have their winning piece on view at the McMichael on a historic easel belonging to both Tom Thomson and A. Y. Jackson. Tune in for special content McMichael Executive Director Ian Dejardin discussing the history of landscape painting in Canada. October 9 at 9 pm EST!

We're delighted to be partnering with Google Arts & Culture to bring your favourite iconic Canadian artworks - along with many hidden gems - to the world! Don't miss the many new images available in glorious high resolution for the very first time. Click the link below to begin your virtual journey through the landscapes of the #GroupofSeven, Emily Carr, Tom Thomson, and more! ... https://artsandculture.google.com//mcmichael-canadian-art-

There's still time to bid in the McMichael 100 for 100 online auction and support the art of Canada! New this week is a beautiful metal art sculpture by artist Cathy Mark, a private tour of The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery, an action-packed evening at Bullseye Axe Throwing, and so much more! Click the link below to bid and discover all-Canadian adventures and experiences within 100 miles of the Gallery as we celebrate the centenary year of the #GroupofSeven's first exhibition. Your bid supports the McMichael, the local community, and the art of Canada! https://www.givergy.ca/mcmichaelauction/?controller=home

This #FrontlineFriday, we're celebrating the work of the McMichael's team of preparators! While you probably haven't seen them on your visits to the Gallery, you definitely know their work. Our preparators have been hard at work throughout the summer ensuring that each exhibition is in pristine condition for visitors to enjoy. Come admire their fine work that helps the art of Canada look its very best. We're open Friday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Visit mcmichael.com for tickets and hours.

We're in the final hours to bid in the McMichael 100 for 100 online auction and support the art of Canada! Click the link below to bid and discover all-Canadian adventures and experiences within 100 miles of the Gallery as we celebrate the centenary year of the #GroupofSeven's first exhibition. The auction closes at 5 PM EST, so place your bid now! https://www.givergy.ca/mcmichaelauction/?controller=home