Tom Thomson Shack on the grounds of the McMichael
Events at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in late February and March including March Break
FAMILY DAY LONG WEEKEND
February 19, 20 and 21
MARILYN MONROE AT THE McMICHAEL!
On Family Day long weekend, don’t miss the opening of our two exhibitions, Marilyn in Canada and Life as a Legend: Marilyn Monroe. Enjoy guided tours, films and music along with special programming every day based on these shows. Included with gallery admission.
MARCH BREAK
March 13
Family Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Illustration from Norman Rockwell to Michael Martchenko
Get a jump on March Break! Celebrate illustrations by Norman Rockwell and meet one of Canada’s leading illustrators, Michael Martchenko, best known for creating drawings that accompany author Robert Munch’s famous stories. Create artwork based on the Norman Rockwell exhibition and illustrations by Martchenko. Included with gallery admission.
March 14 to 18
March Break Camp, ages 5 to 12
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
With a full-day, week-long March Break Program at the McMichael, students will enjoy drawing, painting, sculpting, and printmaking in a nurturing environment led by instructors who are experienced artists and educators. Student groups will not exceed fifteen students per instructor. Activities will be structured to suit age groups. Pre-registration is mandatory.
Cost: $250 general public; $225 McMichael members. Extended care to 5:00 p.m., $20 extra per child, available to camp registrants only. Participants must register by March 9.
March Break Drop-in Camp, ages 6 to 10
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For those who cannot commit to the full week of March Break camp. Students will enjoy drawing, painting, sculpting, and printmaking and activities will be completed in one day so that all students will return home with a finished piece. Pre-registration is mandatory.
Monday, March 14: Pop Art Printmaking
Tuesday, March 15: McLean Animals
Wednesday, March 16: Sculpture Studio
Thursday, March 17: Media Madness
Friday, March 18: Rockwell Draw it! Paint it!
Cost: $60 general public; $50 McMichael members per full day (no half-day options). Extended care to 5:00 p.m., $5 extra per child, available to camp registrants only. Participants must register by March 9.
March 15, 16, and 17
March Break Bonus Family Days
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Make art and watch live performances at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. On March 15, celebrate the life and joy of making music with Cosima Grunsky and create Andy Warhol inspired art. On March 16, watch popular musical group, Splash’N Boots, and create Rockwell-inspired artwork. On March 17, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with traditional Irish music and crafts. Included with gallery admission.
March 19
GEORGE McLEAN CELEBRATION WEEKEND
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Artist George McLean presents a talk, The Art of Seeing, hosted by Virginia Eichhorn, curator of George McLean: The Living Landscape
McLean found in drawing a perfect way to express his passion for nature and in particular his love of animals. He has spent unaccounted hours observing, sketching and learning about wildlife before he moved to Grey County, where his daily exploration of the countryside and local fauna continues. In his talk, the artist will discuss the place of his art in his life and why he chooses this subject matter over others. This talk is followed by a tour of The Living Landscape exhibition with curator Virginia Eichhorn.
Cost: $35 general public; $20 McMichael members. Series of three: $90 general public; $50 McMichael members. Includes 15% restaurant discount on day of event. Participants must register by March 10.
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Meet the artist and have your book signed. (Copies of George McLean: The Living Landscape are available in the McMichael Gallery Shop). Included with gallery admission.
3:00 p.m.
Tour George McLean: The Living Landscape with Anna Stanisz, Assistant Curator, Education. Included with gallery admission.
March 20
Discovery Days
End March Break with a bang! Touch artwork and objects from the McMichael’s collection, play in the discovery space, and take a family tour of the collection. Included with gallery admission.
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General Admission Prices:
Adult (18-64) $15.00; Senior (65+) $12.00; Student (with valid i.d.) $12.00; Child (5 and under) Free; Family (1 or 2 adults and 3 children under 18) $30.00
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
10365 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg
905.893.1121
www.mcmichael.com
Hours of Operation:
Open daily 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
ABOUT THE McMICHAEL CANADIAN ART COLLECTION
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection is an agency of the Government of Ontario and acknowledges the support of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture. It is the foremost venue in the country showcasing the Group of Seven and their contemporaries. In addition to touring exhibitions, its permanent collection consists of more than 5,500 artworks, including paintings by the Group of Seven and their contemporaries, First Nations and Inuit artists. The gallery is located on Islington Avenue, north of Major Mackenzie Drive in Kleinburg. There is a $5 fee for parking. For more information about the gallery, visit www.mcmichael.com .
Stephen Weir
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
stephenweir@mcmichael.com or sweir5492@rogers.com
Toronto Office:
2482 Yonge Street, Unit 45032, Toronto, ONT.
CANADA. M4P 3E3
Tel: 416-489-5868 | Gallery office: 905-893-1121
www.mcmichael.com
