McMichael

McMichael is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from MacMichael, meaning “son of Michael.” It is used in various English-speaking regions, including Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Variants in use include MacMichael.

The best-known current use of the name in a public institution is the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, a public gallery located in Kleinburg, Ontario, Canada. It was founded by Robert and Sari McMichael to house and interpret a collection focused on Canadian art. The collection includes works by prominent Canadian artists such as the Group of Seven, Tom Thomson, and Emily Carr, as well as many Indigenous artists. The gallery conducts exhibitions, education programs, and research related to Canadian art and visual culture, and it serves as a regional cultural hub with connections to surrounding communities and landscapes.

In addition to the gallery, McMichael can refer to individuals who bear the surname and to places or organizations named after people with that name. As a family name, McMichael appears across fields such as arts, sports, and academia, among others. The term may also be encountered in genealogical or biographical contexts when tracing lineage or family history.

For further clarification, McMichael may be distinguished from similar names such as MacMichael or McMichael-related institutions or individuals by context, location, and associated identifiers.