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NEW 2021/2022 EXPLORE THE PAST, CONTEMPLATE THE PRESENT AND DISCOVER THE FUTURE AT THE MCMICHAEL!
NEW Virtual programs
     available!

2021/2022
Explore the past, contemplate the present
and discover the future at the McMichael!

Home to the Art of Canada
NEW 2021/2022 EXPLORE THE PAST, CONTEMPLATE THE PRESENT AND DISCOVER THE FUTURE AT THE MCMICHAEL!
THE McMICHAEL CANADIAN
                                                                                       The powerful combination of a world-class art                                      program will continue with Uninvited: Canadian
                                                                                       gallery and spectacular grounds overlooking                                        Women Artists in the Modern Moment, which
                                                                                       the historical Carrying Place Trail, makes the                                     re-examines the situation of women artists
ART COLLECTION                                                                         McMichael an attractive destination for school
                                                                                       field trips. Marked by successive lockdowns, the
                                                                                                                                                                          in the 1920s and 1930s in Canada, and a
                                                                                                                                                                          special mural project by Bonnie Devine, an
                                                                                       previous school year proved that the Gallery’s                                     Anishinaabe/Ojibwa artist, entitled From Water
                                                                                       educational programs can be successfully                                           to Water, which creatively revisits the history of
The 2021–2022 school year continues to be affected by                                  delivered through virtual synchronous learning,                                    the Humber Valley and the Carrying Place Trail.
                                                                                       thanks to an exceptionally versatile team of
the COVID-19 pandemic, presenting parents, students and                                educators and new communication technology.
educators with a number of challenges. We invite you to                                We hope that the upcoming year will allow a
                                                                                       return to in-person visits to the McMichael,
explore the various formats of our program offerings and to                            and we remain ready to work with teachers,
discuss whatever your unique learning objectives may be.                               educators and parents to support the learning
                                                                                       and mental-health needs of students.
                                                                                       To make the experience worry free, we
What to Look Forward to this School Year                                               continue to offer a variety of delivery options
The McMichael will continue to monitor the directives of                               that are flexible in the event of changes to
                                                                                       public-health guidelines.
public-health authorities closely. We will continue working
with our partners at the school boards and adjust our
                                                                                                                                                                          Together with the continuation of “A Like
programming as needed, to keep students and educators                                                                                                                     Vision”: The Group of Seven at 100, this
safe. In this time of restrictions and social distancing due                                                                                                              exhibition program will offer an opportunity
                                                                                                                                                                          for constructive conversations about social
to COVID-19, a personal and creative connection to art and                                                                                                                and political barriers experienced in Canada by
nature has become even more important for health and well-                                                                                                                marginalized groups and communities in the
                                                                                                                                                                          past and present.
being. This school year, help your students reignite a spark of                                                                                                           We also invite your classes to continue
creativity and imagination with the art of Canada.                                                                                                                        these meaningful conversations through our
                                                                                                                                                                          outdoor programming. Revolving around the
                                                                                                                                                                          beautiful Minokamik Garden, newly named
                                                                                                                                                                          by Education Advisor Elder Shelley Charles,
                                                                                                                                                                          these programs integrate Indigenous traditional
                                                                                                                                                                          knowledge with the artmaking experiences of
                                                                                                                                                                          various Canadian artists to inspire students to
                                                                                       All McMichael educational programs are                                             reconnect with nature and take an active stand
                                                                                       based on the Gallery’s permanent and special                                       in environmental advocacy.
                                                                                       exhibitions. This year, the McMichael will
                                                                                                                                                                          In a time of serious reconsideration of Canada
                                                                                       feature a remarkable lineup of shows focusing
                                                                                                                                                                          as a progressive and inclusive country, the
                                                                                       on diversity and inclusion within Canadian
                                                                                                                                                                          McMichael offers your students a unique
                                                                                       society. Beginning with Denyse Thomasos:
                                                                                                                                                                          learning experience that inspires reflection,
                                                                                       Odyssey, the first serious critical survey of the
                                                                                                                                                                          insight and action.
                                                                                       late Trinidadian-Canadian artist, the exhibition

Education Partners   V.O.I.C.E.S. Education Sponsors   Accessible Programs are made
                                                       possible by the Government of
                                                       Ontario through the EnAbling
                                                                                       Denyse Thomasos (1964–2012), Sparrow, 2010, acrylic on canvas,
                                                       Change Program
                                                                                       152.4 x 182.9 cm, Atkinson Family, © Courtesy of the Estate of
                                                                                       Denyse Thomasos and Olga Korper Gallery

                                                                                       Emily Carr (1871–1945), Loggers’ Culls, 1935, oil on canvas, 69 × 112.2 cm,
                     The Leonard and Gabryela                                          Collection of the Vancouver Art Gallery, Gift of Miss I. Parkyn, 39.1,
                     Osin Foundation                                                   Photo: Trevor Mills, Vancouver Art Gallery

                                                                                       Lawren S. Harris (1885–1970), Early Houses, c. 1913, oil on board, 27 x 33.5 cm,
                                                                                       Gift of the Founders, Robert and Signe McMichael, McMichael Canadian
                                                                                       Art Collection, 1976.25.5 © Family of Lawren S. Harris

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NEW 2021/2022 EXPLORE THE PAST, CONTEMPLATE THE PRESENT AND DISCOVER THE FUTURE AT THE MCMICHAEL!
A CREATIVE APPROACH
    TO LEARNING
    The McMichael’s educational programming is based on
    student-centred dialogue that advances visual literacy,
    deepens critical and creative thinking, and invites students
    to bring their own perspective to the art objects they
    encounter. All conversations and artmaking workshops are
    designed to develop attitudes, values and skills that nurture
    growth and well-being and to promote inclusive and active
    community engagement.

    The McMichael’s proposed learning experiences can be
    applied across the curriculum and address the Ministry of
    Education’s expectations for each grade level.

        Don’t See What                    The Creative Learning Department can
                                          work with you to adapt or personalize a
        You’re Looking For?               program to fit your students’ needs.
                                           Contact us: learning@mcmichael.com

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McMICHAEL 2021-2022
    SCHOOL PROGRAMMING
    BOOKING INFORMATION                            Please book as early as possible to
                                                   secure your spot and communicate any
    The McMichael offers many unique
                                                   special programming requests at the
    educational experiences to choose from!
                                                   time of booking.                             PROGRAM DELIVERY LOGISTICS                       The required number of adult supervisors
    Select from a range of on-site programs,
    including Gallery and Outdoor Tours, as                                                                                                      will receive complimentary admission.
    well as Art-in-Action Workshops. Invite a      THE McMICHAEL’S                              VIRTUAL CLASSROOM PROGRAMS
                                                                                                                                                 Teachers and adult supervisors are
    McMichael Educator into the classroom          COVID-19-RELATED POLICIES
                                                                                                The McMichael recommends the use of              required to stay with their groups for the
    with Art2Go, or virtually through our          We’ve implemented a number of safety         the Zoom video conferencing platform             duration of their booking, including during
    McMichael Virtual Classroom, which             policies and procedures to help keep         for our virtual programs. Each program           the optional lunch period.
    offers virtual guided art viewing and          students, teachers and our staff safe. We    runs on our professional level Zoom
                                                                                                                                                 During on-site visits, school groups are
    studio programs.                               encourage you to read about what we’re       account, and educators will be provided
                                                                                                                                                 not permitted to visit the gallery spaces
    All virtual programs are available Monday      doing to keep the Gallery a safe and clean   with a private link to access their chosen
                                                                                                                                                 unless accompanied by a McMichael staff
    to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm.                   space: Gallery Guidelines.                   content. If your school board prefers a
                                                                                                                                                 member. Staff are unable to supervise
                                                   In addition to our general policies, the     different platform, please be sure to make
    On-site and Art2Go programs are                                                                                                              groups beyond the length of the booked
                                                   Creative Learning Department has             note of it during the booking process.
    available weekdays from 10 am to                                                                                                             program(s).
                                                   developed some additional guidelines         Our Creative Learning department would
    4 pm, September through June.                                                                                                                Outdoor programs will take place if
                                                   specific to the school-group environment     be pleased to adapt the program to your
    All programs begin at the top of the hour.                                                  platform of choice.                              weather permits. We kindly request that
                                                   that reflect current school-board policies
                                                                                                                                                 teachers and parents/guardians ensure
    Virtual and on-site programs may also be       to help to keep students safe and            Teachers will be responsible for the
                                                                                                                                                 that students are dressed appropriately
    booked on weekends, subject to availability.   comfortable. To read more about the          management of their students and are
                                                                                                                                                 for the conditions. In the event of
                                                   Creative Learning Department’s policies      required to be present for the duration of
    When you book, please be prepared to                                                                                                         inclement weather, the program will take
                                                   related to COVID-19, please click here.      the program
    provide the following information:                                                                                                           place indoors.
                                                   Please remember that all visitors aged
    • The program(s) you are interested in                                                      ON-SITE PROGRAMS
                                                   two and over are required to wear a                                                           ART2GO IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
      booking
                                                   mask for indoor programming, and             The minimum booking requirement for
    • The grade level(s) and total number of                                                                                                     The minimum group size for an Art2Go
                                                   social distancing should be maintained       on-site programs is two hours and the
      students who will participate                                                                                                              in-school program is 20 students.
                                                   at all times where possible.                 minimum groups size is 10 students.
    • Your preferred dates
                                                                                                                                                 Teachers are required to stay with the
    • Your anticipated arrival and departure       Program details are subject to change.       Upon arrival, visiting classes will be divided
                                                                                                                                                 group for the duration of the program
      times if booking an on-site program                                                       into groups of no more than 10 students.
                                                                                                                                                 and assist the McMichael educator upon
    • Your preferred virtual platform if                                                        Due to restrictions on the number of
                                                                                                                                                 arrival at the school. When an Art2Go
      booking a virtual program                                                                 participants in accordance with public-
                                                                                                                                                 program is booked, a requirements form
                                                                                                health guidelines, a limited number of
                                                                                                                                                 will be provided electronically.
    We encourage you to start the                                                               chaperones are permitted during on-site
    booking process online using the                                                            programs. Each group will be allowed a           “Our students had a great day at the
    Online Inquiry form. Once you have                                                          specific number of chaperones, according          McMichael! We were impressed with
    completed it, our staff will follow                                                         to the following guidelines:                      the balance of artmaking, a gallery
    up within two business days.                                                                                                                  visit and outdoor activities. What a
                                                                                                JK TO GRADE 3:
                                                                                                One adult supervisor per five students. (1:5)     well-rounded field trip experience!”

                                                                                                GRADES 4 TO 12:                                  Mrs. Sierra, Kindergarten Teacher,
                                                                                                One adult supervisor per 10 students. (1:10)     Johnny Lombardi Public School.
                                                                                                                                                 Participated in Colour Quest.

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LUNCH                                          PAYMENT
    A 30-minute lunch break can be                 A deposit of 50% of the total contracted fee
    requested when booking on-site                 is due at the time of booking. The balance is
    programming. Please mention this request       due upon program delivery. The McMichael
    during the booking process, as space is        accepts VISA, MasterCard, American
    limited and availability is dependent on       Express, cash, debit or cheques (payable
    public-health guidelines.                      to McMichael Canadian Art Collection).
                                                   Groups booking programs with fewer than
    Please note that the McMichael does not
                                                   the minimum number of students will be
    provide food service to school groups.
                                                   charged for the minimum amount.

    I ♥ McMICHAEL VIRTUAL MINI TOUR
                                                   CANCELLATIONS AND PROGRAM
    While we are not currently offering the        MODIFICATIONS
    I ♥ McMichael Mini Tour on-site, we
                                                   Any cancellations or program
    encourage teachers to share a virtual
                                                   modifications must be received in
    version of this tour prior to any booked
                                                   writing 30 days prior to the scheduled
    programs. The video, which introduces
                                                   programming. Cancellations made within
    students to the history of the McMichael
                                                   30 days of the scheduled programming
    Canadian Art Collection, will be provided
                                                   will be charged 50% of the contracted
    via a link by email upon booking.
                                                   rate. Rescheduling within 30 days of your
    Currently available in English only.           scheduled programming will result in a
                                                   10% administration fee, calculated on the
    PROGRAM FEES                                   total cost of the booking.                         ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS                          CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS LEGEND
    Pricing of all school programs, virtual and    Any change in the number of participating          Programs at the McMichael are accessible     All Tours, Art-in-Action Workshops,
    on-site, are based on a rate of $6 per hour    students must be received in writing 30            to all learners. The McMichael’s Education   Art2Go and Virtual Classroom programs
    of programming per student. Please refer       days prior to the scheduled programming.           Team will work with you to customize         can be applied across various areas of
    to individual programs for specific costs.     Changes made within 30 days of the                 virtual tours and studios to address your    the curriculum. Use the legend below
    Pricing of all Art2Go programs is $12          scheduled programming can be altered by            students’ unique needs.                      to identify curriculum connections
    per student.                                   up to 10% of the original number booked.                                                        within each program to ensure all your
                                                   For example: if you have booked for 50             PROGRAMS IN FRENCH                           expectations are met.
                                                   students, but only 25 students attend,             All programs are also available in French.   Curriculum Connections                   Symbol
                                                   you will be charged for 45 students (50            Please request at the time of booking.       The Kindergarten Program                 KP
                                                   students, less 10%).
                                                                                                      PROGRAMMES EN FRANÇAIS                       Elementary School:
                                                                                                                                                   Visual Arts                              VA
                                                                                                      Tous les programmes sont offerts en          Social Studies                           SS
                                                                                                      français. Veuillez le préciser au moment     Science and Technology                   ST
                                                                                                                                                   Language                                 L
                                                                                                      des réservations.
                                              BOOKING DETAILS & INQUIRIES:                                                                         Environmental Education                  EE
                                                                                                                                                   High School:
                                                   The booking process can be started quickly and
                                                                                                                                                   The Arts: Visual Arts, Media Arts        VA, MA
                                                   easily by completing the Online Inquiry form.      Programs and workshops are divided as        Canadian and World Studies               CWS
                                              Once submitted, McMichael staff will follow up to       indicated by the corresponding icon:         First Nations, Metis and Inuit Studies   FNMI
To learn about special packages and                                                                                                                English                                  E
                                              confirm all booking details within two business days.         In-Gallery
promotional pricing, sign up for the                                                                                                               Science                                  S
                                              Questions? Contact:                                           In-Gallery/Outdoor                     Environmental Education                  EE
McMichael’s EdFlash e-newsletter
at mcmichael.com/learning or by                                                                             In-School
                                                   Monday to Friday | 8 am to 4 pm
emailing learning@mcmichael.com.                   905.893.1121 ext. 2209 | 1.888.213.1121                  Outdoor
                                                                                                            Virtual
                                              Program details are subject to change.
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VIRTUAL PROGRAMS                               STYLE EXPLORATION:
                                                                                                                                   THE GROUP OF SEVEN
                                                                                    1-HOUR                                         GRADES 4 – 8
                                                                                    Fee: $6 per student
                                                                                                                                   Explore some of the Group of Seven’s
                                                                                                                                   iconic works from the McMichael’s
                                                                                    These virtual programs, led by a
                                                                                                                                   collection during this guided viewing
                                                                                    McMichael Educator, guide students
                                                                                                                                   program. Group activities encourage
                                                                                    through the process of looking at,
                                                                                                                                   students to learn to identify the elements
                                                                                    analyzing and interpreting artworks
                                                                                                                                   and principles of art, while discovering
                                                                                    featured in the Gallery’s permanent
                                                                                                                                   the personal style of each member of the
                                                                                    collection. Each virtual engagement
                                                                                                                                   Group of Seven.
                                                                                    includes interactive activities that
                                                                                    encourage students to practice critical        Curriculum Connections: VA, L, SS
                                                                                    thinking, while gaining an understanding
                                                                                    of different styles of art and how they are    STYLE EXPLORATIONS:
                                                                                    created. The McMichael recommends              NORVAL MORRISSEAU AND
                                                                                    the use of the Zoom video conferencing         OTHER ANISHINAABE ARTISTS
                                                                                    platform for our virtual programs. If          GRADES 1 – 3, 4 – 8
                                                                                    your school board prefers a different          Explore the artworks of Norval Morrisseau
                                                                                    platform, please be sure to reference your     and other artists working in the unique
                                                                                    preference during your booking.                style of the Anishinaabe School of
                                                                                                                                   Painting during this interactive, guided
                                                                                    NEW!                                           viewing program. Students will engage
                                                                                    THROUGH THE WINDOW                             in activities to discover how Morrisseau
                                                                                    GRADES JK – 3                                  employs the elements and principles
                                                                                    Young learners will love exploring the         of design and how his distinct style has
                                                                                    view from an artist’s window through           influenced other artists, such as Carl Ray
                                                                                    a variety of artworks in the McMichael         and Blake Debassige.
                                                                                    collection. While interactive activities       Curriculum Connections: VA, L, SS

    VIRTUAL
                                                                                    promote investigation into the elements
                                                                                    of design, such as colour, line and shape,     NOW VIRTUAL!
                                                                                    collaborative storytelling will engage         STORIES OF OUR LAND

    CLASSROOM                                                                       students’ literacy skills. A final artmaking
                                                                                    activity will encourage students’ creative
                                                                                                                                   GRADES 1 – 3, 4 – 6
                                                                                                                                   Through storytelling and a guided
                                                                                    response and expression.
                                                                                                                                   viewing of artwork, students will discover
    The Perfect Virtual Field Trip for                                              Curriculum Connections: KP, VA, L              the multicultural mosaic of Canadian
    Schools, Home-Schooling Groups                                                                                                 art and explore the importance of
    and Learning Pods.                                                              NEW!                                           traditions, along with one’s geographical
                                         “The experience you gave us was            SPECIAL EXHIBITION TOURS                       environment, in the shaping of identity.
                                          wonderful, teaching us about the          GRADES 7 – 12                                  Hands-on activities will be used to further
                                          way indigenous people make their
                                                                                    These virtual programs, which explore the      engage students in younger grades.
                                          artwork, inspired by animals and nature
                                                                                    McMichael’s current special exhibitions        Curriculum Connections: VA, SS
                                          surrounding them. We loved the Field
                                                                                    on view, promise to engage students
                                          Trip and it taught us a lot about the
                                                                                    with discussion on exhibition themes
                                          contributions of nature to art, plus it
                                                                                    and examinations of artworks. For more
                                          might be the best Trip yet!”
                                                                                    information on the current exhibitions on
                                         The Enhanced Learning Class (ELC) from     view, please inquire at the time of booking.
                                         the OnLine PDSB SpecEd School

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NOW VIRTUAL!
     STORIES FROM CANADA
                                                      DISCOVERING THE GROUP
                                                      OF SEVEN: 100 YEARS LATER
                                                                                                     PAINTING WITH THE GROUP OF
                                                                                                     SEVEN, LANDSCAPE STUDIO
                                                                                                                                                   VIRTUAL ART-IN-
     GRADES 7 – 8, 9 – 12                             GRADES 9 – 12                                  GRADES 4 – 12                                 ACTION: 1-HOUR
     Using the McMichael’s rich and diverse           This interactive virtual experience offers     Inspired by the artwork of the Group of       WORKSHOPS
     art holdings, students will explore art as       students an opportunity to discover            Seven, this studio instructs students on      Fee: $6 per student
     an expression of personal experience and         “A Like Vision”: The Group of Seven at 100,    how to go from a series of initial sketches
     examine various cultural narratives of the       an exhibition that celebrates the 100th        to a completed piece of art, all while        These virtual workshops offer students an
     past and present. Artworks exploring the         anniversary of the Group of Seven’s            exploring the Group’s modernist take on       opportunity to discuss artistic concepts
     legacy of colonialism in Canada, such            first exhibition. Combining exhibition         the landscape genre and comparing it with     and respond to what they see creatively,
     as the residential school system, slavery        installation shots with a viewing of some      other approaches. Exploration of location     with artmaking.
     and industrialization will be among the          of the most iconic artworks from the           and space will be an important part of this
                                                      Gallery’s permanent collection, this tour      process-oriented studio, as students focus    COLOUR CONCEPTS
     topics discussed. Stories of resiliency,
                                                      will investigate the individual artistic       on perspective, focal point and working       GRADES 4 – 8
     honouring pride, identity and connection
     will encourage students to examine their         styles of the Group’s members, explore         with a nature-inspired colour palette.        Students will investigate colour
     own experiences, personal gifts and              the historical and political situation of                                                    connections virtually throughout an online
                                                                                                     Curriculum Connection: VA
     community, contributing to a newfound            their time, and reassess the Group’s                                                         guided viewing of artworks from the
     sense of belonging and reconciliation.           legacy within contemporary Canada.                                                           McMichael’s collection. They will gain
                                                                                                     STORYTELLERS & IMAGE-MAKERS
                                                      Curriculum Connections: VA, SS, CWS                                                          an understanding of colour relationships,
     Curriculum Connections: VA, SS, CWS,                                                            ARTMAKING STUDIO
                                                                                                                                                   such as complementary, monochromatic
     FNMI                                                                                            GRADES 4 – 8
                                                                                                                                                   and analogous, with an emphasis on the

     INDIGENOUS ART
                                                      VIRTUAL STUDIOS:                               Rooted in the visual language of the          use of colour for expressive purposes. This
                                                                                                     Anishinaabe School of Painting, this
     AT THE MCMICHAEL                                 2-HOUR WORKSHOPS                               studio focuses on the rich tradition of
                                                                                                                                                   painting workshop includes a 40-minute
                                                                                                                                                   artmaking activity, inspired by colour
     GRADES 9 – 12                                    Fee: $12 per student                           Indigenous storytelling, highlighting         theory and a final critique.
     This virtual overview of Indigenous art at                                                      the connection between the natural
                                                      Conducted live by a McMichael instructor,                                                    Curriculum Connection: VA
     the McMichael, including iconic works                                                           and spiritual world. Developed in
     from past and current exhibitions, will          these process-oriented studios include         collaboration with Don Chrétien, an
                                                      an exploration of techniques as students       Ojibwe artist, designer and educator, this    CROSSING-THE-LINE
     highlight the cultural and stylistic diversity
                                                      learn tips and tricks for creating their own   studio demonstrates how strongly Norval       SKETCHING WORKSHOP
     of Indigenous artists, while addressing the
                                                      unique pieces of art. These presentations      Morrisseau’s legacy continues to resonate     GRADES 4 – 8, 9 – 12
     common challenges experienced by their
     communities, such as Canadian policies           include detailed looking, pre-recorded         within the contemporary world.                Students will virtually explore works of art
     of cultural assimilation, the residential        videos, as well as live instruction,                                                         from the McMichael’s collection, along
                                                                                                     Curriculum Connections: VA, SS, EE
     school system and forced displacement.           culminating in a collective art critique.                                                    with the function of drawing within various
     The discussion around the artworks               Please note that the McMichael does                                                          art processes and drawing techniques
                                                      not provide artmaking materials for the        NOW VIRTUAL!
     presented, ranging from historical to                                                                                                         as a medium. This program will offer a
                                                      following virtual studios.                     MAPPING LANDSCAPES
     contemporary, will allow students to gain                                                                                                     40-minute drawing workshop, including an
                                                                                                     WATERCOLOUR STUDIO
     a deeper understanding of the cultural           Basic materials will be suggested to help                                                    introduction to basic drawing techniques
                                                                                                     GRADES 4 – 8
     resilience of Indigenous communities in          accommodate what participants have on                                                        and a final critique.
     the face of these challenges, as well as         hand in the classroom.                         Developed in close collaboration with
                                                                                                                                                   Curriculum Connection: VA
     the power of art to advocate for civil and                                                      John Hartman—an Ontario-based
     environmental rights.                                                                           artist celebrated for his unique layered
                                                                                                     landscape paintings—this virtual
     Curriculum Connections: VA, SS, CWS,
                                                                                                     watercolour studio invites students
     FNMI
                                                                                                     to investigate the notion of a cultural
                                                                                                     landscape and to create their own
                                                                                                     personal response to the land, while
                                                                                                     investigating its geography and history.
                                                                                                     Curriculum Connections: VA, CWS

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ON-SITE PROGRAMS OFFERED
     AT THE McMICHAEL
     KINDERGARTEN                                  STORIES OF OUR LAND
                                                   GRADES 1 – 3, 4 – 6
     2 HOURS                                       Through storytelling and a guided
     Fee: $12 per student
                                                   viewing of artwork, students will discover
     COLOUR QUEST                                  the multicultural mosaic of Canadian
     KINDERGARTEN                                  art and explore the importance of
                                                   traditions, along with one’s geographical
     Specifically designed for young learners      environment, in the shaping of identity.
     and focusing on the elements of design,       Hands-on activities are used to further
     this program offers play-based gallery        engage students in younger grades.
                                                                                                   ART SUBJECT MATTERS
                                                                                                   GRADES 7 – 8, 9 – 12
                                                                                                                                                 OUTDOOR TOURS
     activities, including role-playing and
     storytelling, to introduce students to        Curriculum Connections: VA, SS
                                                                                                   A great overview of the McMichael’s
                                                                                                                                                 1 HOUR
     iconic Canadian artworks. The Gallery                                                                                                       Fee: $6 per student
                                                   CHECKING YOUR PRINCIPLES                        collection and various genres of art.
     visit is followed by a workshop, in which                                                     Landscapes, portraits and abstract art
                                                   GRADES 4 – 6, 7 – 8                                                                           McMICHAEL OUTDOOR
     students experiment with artmaking                                                            will be examined, encouraging students
                                                   Through close observation, interactive                                                        EXPLORERS
     techniques. A short break will be provided.                                                   to consider the position and tradition of
                                                   activities and focused discussions, students                                                  GRADES JK – 3, 4 – 6
     Curriculum Connections: KP                                                                    these genres within specific cultural and
                                                   will develop their understanding of the                                                       Set within the spectacular McMichael
                                                                                                   historical contexts. The program includes
                                                   principles of design in practice and the                                                      grounds and available year-round, this
                                                                                                   an art-focused discourse, based on personal
     GALLERY TOURS:                                various ways that artists use visual language
                                                                                                   response, interpretation and ideas about      tour will take students on a fun and
                                                   to communicate emotions and ideas.                                                            exciting nature expedition. Through a
     1 HOUR                                                                                        the impact that artworks can have on
                                                                                                                                                 series of outdoor activities, students will
                                                   Curriculum Connections: VA, L                   individuals and communities at large.
     Fee: $6 per student                                                                                                                         explore stories and relationships between
                                                                                                   Curriculum Connections: VA, SS, CWS, E        art, history, flora and fauna.
     Designed to reflect curriculum
     expectations, these programs encourage                                                        STORIES FROM CANADA                           Curriculum Connections: VA, ST, SS, EE,
     the development of students’ abilities                                                        GRADES 7 – 8, 9 – 12                          KP
     to comprehend, negotiate and derive
     meaning from visual information contained                                                     Using the McMichael’s rich and diverse        THE McMICHAEL HIKE
     in the works of art.                                                                          art holdings, students will explore art as    GRADES 7 – 8, 9 – 12
                                                                                                   an expression of personal experience and      Engage with the McMichael’s natural
                                                                                                   examine various cultural narratives of the    setting in a one-of-a-kind outdoor learning
     ABC — ART BASIC CONCEPTS
                                                                                                   past and present. Artworks exploring the      experience. View historic landmarks,
     GRADES JK – 3
                                                                                                   legacy of colonialism in Canada, such         such as the Humber River; breathtaking
     Students will explore a variety of artworks                                                   as the residential school system, slavery     greenspace, including the Sculpture
     in the Gallery and develop a greater                                                          and industrialization will be among the       Garden; and a culturally diverse collection
     appreciation for the composition of visual                                                    topics discussed. Stories of resiliency,      of art. Students will discover the human
     forms by focusing on the elements of                                                          honouring pride, identity and connection,     impact on a changing landscape by
     design, such as colour, shape and line.                                                       will encourage students to examine their      exploring the grounds surrounding the
     Discussion will take place around an                                                          own experiences, personal gifts and           McMichael.
     artist’s personal style, choice of subject                                                    community, contributing to a new-found
     matter and individual interpretive                                                            sense of belonging and reconciliation.        Curriculum Connections: VA, SS, S, FNMI,
     response to the work.                                                                                                                       EE
                                                                                                   Curriculum Connections: VA, SS, CWS,
     Curriculum Connections: VA, L, KP                                                             FNMI

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ART-IN-ACTION WORKSHOPS

     Art-in-Action Workshops offer students      COLOUR CONCEPTS                              2-HOUR WORKSHOPS                               LEARNING FROM THE LAND*
     an opportunity to discuss artistic          GRADES 4 – 6                                                                                GRADES 6 – 8
     concepts and respond creatively to what                                                  Fee: $12 per student
                                                 Students will investigate the colour                                                        Developed in collaboration with Philip
     they see with artmaking.
                                                 connections between artworks currently       EN PLEIN AIR ADVENTURE*                        Cote, Young Elder and Anishinabek
                                                 on view. They will build an understanding                                                   Traditional Teacher, this outdoor program
     1-HOUR WORKSHOPS                            of colour relationships, such as
                                                                                              GRADES 1 – 3, 4 – 8, 9 – 12
                                                                                                                                             explores the human footprint on the
     Fee: $6 per student                                                                      Students will experience and discuss what
                                                 complimentary, monochromatic and                                                            environment through the lenses of both
                                                                                              it means to create an artwork en plein
                                                 analogous, with an emphasis on the use                                                      traditional Indigenous knowledge and
     ART DETECTIVES                                                                           air, beginning with close observation of
                                                 of colour for expressive purposes. Set                                                      scientific inquiry. The program is centred
     GRADES 1 – 3                                                                             landscape paintings by members of the
                                                 within the Gallery, this drawing workshop                                                   around Indigenous plants and their
     In this workshop, students will engage                                                   Group of Seven and their contemporaries
                                                 includes a 40-minute artmaking activity                                                     medicinal and nutritional properties, as
     in hands-on art activities to better                                                     from the McMichael’s collection.
                                                 inspired by colour theory.                                                                  well as discussions about the importance
     understand the role of design within the                                                 Students will then take advantage of the
                                                                                                                                             of environmental responsibility. The
                                                 Curriculum Connection: VA                    surrounding outdoor environment to gain
     composition of an artwork. The final                                                                                                    program culminates in a field-sketching
     drawing activity will allow students to                                                  a greater sense of the challenges artists
                                                                                                                                             art activity.
                                                 CROSSING-THE-LINE                            encounter while working outdoors. A
     use this knowledge in the creation of
                                                 SKETCHING WORKSHOP                           40-minute outdoor workshop will follow a       Curriculum Connections: VA, SS, ST, EE,
     a personalized postcard. Teachers can
                                                 GRADES 7 – 8, 9 – 12                         discussion about vantage point, landscape      FNMI
     choose an artistic movement or a specific
                                                                                              composition and the relationship between       *Not available from December 1 to April 30
     artist on which they would like their       Students will explore works of art from
     students to focus.                          the McMichael’s collection, along with       light and colour.
                                                 the function of drawing within various art   Curriculum Connection: VA
     Curriculum Connection: VA
                                                 processes and drawing techniques. This       *Not available from December 1 to April 30
                                                 program will offer a 40-minute drawing
                                                 workshop, including an introduction to       SKETCHING WITH
     “Excellent variety of activity (outdoor
                                                 basic drawing techniques and a final         TOM THOMSON*
      and indoor, art and science); students
                                                 critique.                                    GRADES 4 – 8, 9 – 12
      were engaged and excited to learn.
      Thanks for a wonderful day!”               Curriculum Connection: VA                    Students will discover original paintings
     Grade 7 Teacher, Unionville Public                                                       by Tom Thomson, followed by a visit to
     School. Participated in #LandIsSacred       ART AND POETRY SLAM                          see the Tom Thomson Shack, located on
     #WaterIsLife Printmaking Studio.            GRADES 7 – 8, 9 – 12                         the McMichael’s grounds. This workshop
                                                 The idea of artistic inspiration and the     is the perfect mix of discovery, artmaking
                                                 connection between words and images          and storytelling. Students will hear stories
                                                 are examined. Drawing on the works of        about the artist’s legacy and the Thomson
                                                 poets and writers whose work is featured     Shack before participating in a 50-minute
                                                 in the McMichael’s collection, including     Thomson-inspired outdoor artmaking
                                                 J.E.H. MacDonald and Emily Carr,             workshop.
                                                 students will create their own haiku poem    Curriculum Connection: VA
                                                 inspired by an artwork.                      *Not available from December 1 to April 30
                                                 Curriculum Connection: VA, L, E

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LANDSCAPE PAINTING STUDIO                     #LandIsSacred, #WaterIsLife
                                                                                                                          GRADES JK – 12                                PRINTMAKING STUDIO
                                                                                                                                                                        GRADES 9 – 12
                                                                                                                          Inspired by looking at nature and
                                                                                                                          informed by conversation around various       This thought-provoking studio was
                                                                                                                          cultural concepts of landscape, this studio   developed in collaboration with Métis
                                                                                                                          will focus on the modernist approach,         artist Christi Belcourt. The importance
                                                                                                                          emphasizing an emotional reaction to the      of land and water is a recurring theme
                                                                                                                          land. It will lead students from an initial   throughout Belcourt’s work and will
                                                                                                                          compositional study to a final painting.      be emphasized in this studio through
                                                                                                                          Exploration of both colour gradation and      discussion and creative response.
                                                                                                                          space will be an important part of this       Students are invited to contemplate the
                                                                                                                          process-oriented studio, as students learn    notion of environmental stewardship,
                                                                                                                          tips and tricks for painting perspective,     culminating in a creative project that uses
                                                                                                                          identifying a focal point and working with    innovative printmaking techniques and
                                                                                                                          a palette inspired by nature.                 natural inks. The workshop comes full
                                                                                                                                                                        circle, with students producing a final
                                                                                                                          Curriculum Connections: KP, VA
                                                                                                                                                                        piece of art that they can choose to offer
                                                                                                                          STORYTELLERS & IMAGE-MAKERS                   back to Mother Earth.
                                                                                                                          ARTMAKING STUDIO                              Curriculum Connections: VA, SS, FNMI,
                                                                                                                          GRADES 1 – 8

     art
                                                                                                                                                                        CWS, S, EE
                                                                                                                          Rooted in the visual language of the
                                                                                                                                                                        MAPPING LANDSCAPES
                                                                            Art2Go                                        Anishinaabe School of Painting, this
                                                                                                                          studio focuses on the rich tradition of       WATERCOLOUR STUDIO

                                                                            IN-SCHOOL
                                                                                                                                                                        GRADES 9 – 12

     2go
                                                                                                                          Indigenous storytelling, highlighting
                                                                                                                          the connection between the natural            Developed in close collaboration with
                                                                            PROGRAMS:                                     and spiritual worlds. Developed in            John Hartman—an Ontario-based artist

                                                                            2.5-HOUR                                      collaboration with Don Chrétien, an
                                                                                                                          Ojibwe artist, designer and educator,
                                                                                                                                                                        celebrated for his unique layered landscape
                                                                                                                                                                        paintings—this watercolour studio invites
                                                                            SESSIONS                                      this painting studio demonstrates how
                                                                                                                          strongly Norval Morrisseau’s legacy still
                                                                                                                                                                        students to investigate the notion of a
                                                                                                                                                                        cultural landscape and to create their
                                                                                                                          resonates within the contemporary art         own personal response to the land, while
     “The students were very engaged and                                    BRILLIANT HERE, BRILLIANT THERE.
                                                                                                                          world.                                        investigating its geography and history.
      learned many different techniques to                                  Art2Go BRINGS THE
      draw and create an art piece.”                                        McMICHAEL ANYWHERE!                           Curriculum Connections: VA, SS, EE            Curriculum Connections: VA, CWS
                                                                            Fee: $12 per student
     Grade 3 Teacher, St. Simon Catholic                                                                                  HAIDA MANGA STUDIO
                                                                            GRADES JK – 12
     School. Participated in Storytellers and                                                                             GRADES 1 – 12
     Image Makers (Art2Go).                                                 Engage your students and save on busing
                                                                            costs. Book an Art2Go program and             Developed in collaboration with artist
                                                                            McMichael instructors will bring their        Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, author of
                                                                            expertise, and a selection of the Gallery’s   the award-winning books RED: A Haida
                                                                            Signature Studios, directly to your           Manga and Flight of the Hummingbird:
                                                                            classroom! Please note that each studio       A Parable of the Environment, this studio
                                                                            is preceded by a digital presentation         covers the narrative and aesthetic
                                                                            introducing the McMichael.                    function of the traditional Northwest
                                                                                                                          Coast form line in combination with
                                                                            Minimum 15 students per group.                popular manga cartooning techniques.
     For more information on Art2Go programs,
     please inquire at mcmichael.com/bookings.                                                                            Curriculum Connections: VA, SS, FNMI,
                                                                                                                          CWS
     Tom Thomson (1877–1917), Purple Hill, 1916, oil on wood panel, 21.6 x 26.7 cm,
16   Gift of Mrs. H.P. de Pencier, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, 1966.2.4                                                                                                                                        17
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