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Lawren Harris Higher States Exhibition Launches Canada 150 at the McMichael; Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Elizabeth Dowdeswell in Attendance
February 3, 2017February 3, 2017, Kleinburg, ON – From February 4 to September 4, 2017, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection is proud to present Higher States: Lawren Harris and His American Contemporaries – a groundbreaking exhibition focused on the captivating abstract works of the leading Group of Seven member and artist of Mountain Forms, the painting that [...]
Special citizenship ceremony at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection provides opportunity for new citizens and community members to share stories
November 9, 2016Kleinburg, ON, November 9, 2016 – A community citizenship ceremony featuring roundtable discussions between community members and Canada’s newest 50 citizens takes place at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection on Monday, November 14, 2016. Roundtables–unique to Institute for Canadian Citizenship community citizenship ceremonies–bring citizenship candidates together with members of their communities in welcoming Canadian spaces [...]
The McMichael Board of Trustees Announces Chair: Andrew Dunn receives Order in Council
October 14, 2016October 14, 2016, Kleinburg, ON – The McMichael Canadian Art Collection’s Board of Trustees is honoured to announce the appointment of Mr. Andrew W. Dunn as Chair, beginning August 24, after formally receiving his Order in Council from Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne on September 22. Mr. Dunn steps into this role after serving as Acting [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kleinburg, ON – On July 8, 1966, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection first opened its doors to the public. Now, fifty years later to the day, the gallery celebrated this milestone with government officials, artists, supporters, and descendants of the McMichaels and Group of Seven artists. Each of these honoured guests have [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2016, Kleinburg, ON – In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection is taking visitors on a journey to experience art in fifty-year leaps stretching backward and forward from the McMichael’s founding years in the mid-1960s. From June 4, 2016 to January 8, 2017, the McMichael presents [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2016, Kleinburg, ON – On Saturday, June 4, 2016, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection’s fifth annual signature fundraiser, the Moonlight Gala, returns to dazzle 500 distinguished guests with an unfor-gettable evening of dining and dancing under the stars. This year’s Moonlight Gala will be headlined by JUNO® Award winner, Divine [...]
Supporting Cultural Tourism in Vaughan, Province Investing in Local Economy and Creating Jobs
April 26, 2016April 26, 2016, Kleinburg, ON – Ontario is supporting arts and cultural events in Vaughan that will attract tourists, boost the local economy and create jobs. Through the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, the province is helping the McMichael Canadian Art Collection develop and promote the 50th anniversary of the gallery with an investment of $200,000.00 [...]
The McMichael marks 50th anniversary with launch of commemorative initiatives, events, and programs
April 12, 2016FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2016, Kleinburg, ON – On Tuesday, April 12, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection officially launched its 50th anniversary season. To celebrate, the McMichael announced a number of planned special initiatives, exhibitions, programs, and events, as well as announcing it has officially named the roadway leading to the gallery. In celebrating [...]
The McMichael presents recent works by internationally acclaimed photographer Sarah Anne Johnson, in partnership with Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival
February 16, 2016FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 16, 2016, KLEINBURG ON—For the third consecutive year, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection is partnering with Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival, the world’s largest photography event, and is a premier site for the Festival. From March 5 to June 5, 2016, the McMichael presents the exhibition Field Trip: Sarah Anne Johnson, featuring [...]
View rarely seen gems of the McMichael permanent collection in the exhibition, On Paper
January 12, 2016FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2016, KLEINBURG ON—Most great works of art begin with a drawing – ideas come out on paper first. To explore the ways in which the story of Canada has been shaped by works of art on paper, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection presents the exhibition On Paper, from February 6 [...]
Building a culture of giving: McMichael Volunteer Committee’s Annual Autumn Art Sale brings in second highest sales since 1991
December 9, 2015FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 9, 2015, KLEINBURG ON— During the weekend of October 23 to 25, 2015, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection welcomed over 2,000 visitors admiring the incredible artwork on display as part of the Volunteer Committee’s 25th Annual Autumn Art Sale. Two hundred and twenty five works were sold, totaling over $140,000 in [...]