McMichael Canadian Art Collection

Journey through the captivating regions of Quebec in 𝘙𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘴, where the landscapes that inspired some of the most cherished artworks of the early 20th century come to life. From the vibrant streets of Montreal to the tranquil vistas of Charlevoix, immerse yourself in the beauty that flourished along the St. Lawrence. 🌅🚂✨ Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to see how Impressionism flourished in Canada—plan your visit today! 🎨✨ https://lnkd.in/gRBpwqG6 #McMichaelCollection #Impressionism #QuebecArt #CanadianArt #RiverOfDreams #ArtExhibition #ExploreQuebec

In case you missed it! Last weekend, the Toronto Star reviewed 𝘙𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘴: 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵. 𝘓𝘢𝘸𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦! Dive into the stories behind five breathtaking masterpieces by Maurice Cullen, Ozias Leduc, Marc-Aurèle de Foy Suzor-Coté, James Wilson Morrice, and Clarence Gagnon. Perfect for your weekend read → https://lnkd.in/gq4gkF2c

Explore the daily lives of Indigenous communities in Northern Ontario during the 1950s and 60s through the photography of John Macfie. 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥: 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘧𝘪𝘦 is presented by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in partnership with CONTACT Photography Festival. On view now → https://lnkd.in/gGNwxw6D Archives of Ontario

What a fantastic afternoon at the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce annual BBQ Bash! Held at The Zanchin Automotive Soccer Centre. This year’s event was once again blessed with beautiful weather and a wonderful turnout. It was a pleasure to see so many industry leaders, local businesses, and community members come together to connect and support. Congratulations to the Vaughan Chamber team for once again orchestrating such a successful and enjoyable event. #networking #vaughanchamber Springhill Suites By Marriott Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vaughan-Southwest Courtyard by Marriott Bonnie da Luz Magda Juliana Diaz Maria Stroescu McMichael Canadian Art Collection Lisa Pottie Mary Grace Tatangelo Valentyna Burbelo Catholic Community Services of York Region Ontario Soccer Zanchin Automotive Group Novotel Hotels Astrid Kalajdziovski, BSc

Join us on October 24th for Art Toronto Opening Night! We're thrilled to renew our partnership with Art Toronto and host this exciting evening, which will directly support the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Canada’s only museum devoted exclusively to Canadian art. Secure your Collectors First Look and Opening Night tickets by Labour Day to lock in last year’s prices before they increase on September 3 → https://lnkd.in/gDyMvfRr Don’t miss this unforgettable night in celebration of Canadian art!

Meet Alexa Kumiko Hatanaka You can visit her work in person at the McMichael in the Thomson Shack, Fri-Sun, from 12 to 3 pm. ✨ Alexa is a Japanese-Canadian, queer artist who lives with bipolar disorder. Her identity deeply informs her artistic practice, which combines her training in print and papermaking techniques with the intentional use of historical land-based materials and processes. ✨ Through large-scale print installations and wearable sculptures, Alexa addresses contemporary questions of climate change, mental health, and survival. ✨ Her work often features landscapes, fish, and bodies of water, symbolizing both personal and collective experiences of struggle and resilience. https://lnkd.in/gzDW5HFD

In celebration of #WorldPhotographyDay, we’re highlighting a series of captivating portraits by John Macfie featuring Philip “Swampy” Mathew. Mathew was a trapper, hunter, and guide who became a travelling companion of Macfie's and a frequent subject of his photographs. Macfie recounted how Mathew had once walked the Hudson Bay shoreline on foot, all the way from Fort Severn to York Factory, to play his fiddle at the Treaty Time dances. Up there, wood was scarce and was often floated for kilometres up the Severn River. The wind-driven currents of the bay also provided rare resources; boats that had been beached or wrecked sometimes washed ashore in pieces. With some hard work, the iron could be salvaged and used to make tools such as anvils or hammers. 📖 Excerpt from the catalogue for 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥: 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘧𝘪𝘦 🖼 Plan your visit to view these works in person → https://lnkd.in/gGNwxw6D 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥: 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘧𝘪𝘦 is presented by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in partnership with CONTACT Photography Festival. 1/ John Macfie, 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘱 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘸, 𝘏𝘶𝘥𝘴𝘰𝘯'𝘴 𝘉𝘢𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘬, 1953, photograph, John Macfie fonds, C330-14-0-0-176, Archives of Ontario. 2/ John Macfie, "𝘚𝘸𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘺", 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘱 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘸, 1963, photograph, John Macfie fonds, C330-14-0-0-184, Archives of Ontario. 3/ John Macfie, 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘱 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘸 𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘬, Hudson Bay Coast, 1955, photograph, John Macfie fonds, C330-14-0-0-182, Archives of Ontario

A few months of preparation led to this meaningful day! 🎨 Super thrilled to be invited back to the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, bringing back memories from my art instructor days. It was a joy to lead and design the 'Nature’s Gifts' Wendat workshop for Yawatsira’ Sunday, where we celebrated and taught about my Huron-Wendat heritage. Huge thanks to the assistants and volunteers who made the day such a success! ✨ https://lnkd.in/gztyEKMg

🍁 Meet the Instructors of our Fall Art Programs! 🍁 Whether you're a seasoned artist or just beginning, our instructors offer expert guidance on your creative journey. 🎨 𝐋𝐲𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐭 – An award-winning artist from Buenos Aires, Lydia’s abstract acrylic works have captivated audiences worldwide. With a focus on human essence and inner reflection, Lydia brings her unique perspective to her Abstract Acrylic Painting Workshop. 🖌𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 – A narrative painter with a flair for blending old masters’ techniques with modern life, Judy has been featured on City TV and in American Art Collector magazine. She has juried shows, conducted workshops and has been teaching privately for more than 15 years. Join her online studio from the comfort of your home, and refine your skills while sipping on a cozy cup of tea. 🍂 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐫𝐚𝐡 – A professional artist and member of several prestigious art societies, Andrew is known for his supportive teaching style and dynamic painting demonstrations. His classes are perfect for artists of all levels who want to capture the vibrant textures of the season! Get to know these incredible instructors and sign up for a class today! https://lnkd.in/gatdQuzn

We've partnered with the Alzheimer Society of York Region to present Artwell, a series of interactive artmaking programs that support emotional connections, encourage memory recall, and encourage gentle social interaction for individuals living with dementia. Art and music are recognized for their therapeutic benefits, helping individuals living with dementia focus on their capabilities instead of on what they can no longer achieve. The goal of the program is to reduce isolation and instill a sense of purpose while providing an opportunity to strengthen bonds between participants and caregivers. Join us on 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟎:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦. 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟐:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦. for our first workshop, which will explore the joy of using colour in abstract art. Registration required. Learn more here → https://lnkd.in/gh84zTkA