Ontario Government Invests Up To $50 Million in McMichael Canadian Art Collection

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McMichael Canadian Art Collection (courtesy of the gallery)

“The Ontario government is investing up to $50 million over three years to update and expand the McMichael Canadian Art Collection (McMichael) facility and grounds in Kleinburg,” according to a news release from the McMichael.

“Ontario’s capital investment in the McMichael is the first in 43 years. It will support much-needed repairs and upgrades to the 70-year-old building, increasing the capacity for its existing programs, meetings and special events and ensuring it remains a safe and must-visit destination for arts and culture for years to come.”

The news comes just over a month after the federal government announced a $25 million investment in the gallery.

“In the coming years, we will be restoring and revitalizing this national treasure, ensuring its long-term sustainability and prosperity for the benefit of all Canadians,” said Sarah Milroy, the McMichael’s executive director and chief curator.

“In a time when our nation seeks spaces to come together, the McMichael is that place – a place to share our stories, embrace our differences and celebrate the connections between us.”

 With a collection valued at $750 million, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection is now Canada's largest publicly funded art gallery focused exclusively on Canadian and Indigenous art. 

“This historic investment marks a new chapter for the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, the home of the Group of Seven, as we reimagine and renew this historic institution and create a space that inspires learning, creativity, and patriotism," said Stephen Lecce, Member of Provincial Parliament for King-Vaughan.

“Now is exactly the right time to double down on investments that promote Canadian symbols, values, and our core identity.”

Source: McMichael Canadian Art Collection

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