This short documentary looks at the work of artist Arthur Lismer, a member of the Group of Seven, emphasizing his contribution to art education and to Canadian art. Lismer was a founding member of the Group of Seven
This article has information about the beginnings of the Group of Seven, the success of the artists, and their influence on Canadian art. Within the article, there are links to more detailed biographies of the artists.
An article from the National Gallery of Canada about the life and work of Franz Johnston. Images of a few of his works appear at the bottom of the article.
This short documentary is a portrait of Frederick Varley, Canadian painter and member of the Group of Seven. In the film, Varley returns to his studio in Toronto after a sketching trip.
A brief biography of Lawren Harris, a founding member of the Group of Seven, by the National Gallery of Canada. Images of some of his work are included.
Use the links in the menu on the left side to find biographies of each of the Group of Seven artists and a few related contemporaries. PS - eventually there were 10 artists in the Group of Seven.
A photographer, a writer and a historian go in search of the locations where the Group of Seven painted their iconic Ontario landscapes. (Note: you must created a free account to watch this film)
This guide to the Group of Seven and some of their key artworks was created by an Ontario tourism department. Find biographical information on the artists and key developments within their group.
A website by and about artist, Alex Janvier, one of the founding members of Professional Native Indian Artists Inc. Images of some of his works can be seen here.
This article explores the Professional Native Indian Artists Inc. (PNIAI) which was one of the first independently organized, self-managed Aboriginal artists’ collectives and cultural advocacy groups in Canada.
An article written by Carmen Robertson for the Canadian Art Institute about artist, Norval Morrisseau. Morrisseau is considered to be the grandfather of contemporary Indigenous art in Canada and was a founding member of Professional Native Indian Artists, Inc. Images of some of his work is included
A site that manages the work and provides information about the life of artist, Daphne Odjig, one of the founding members of Professional Native Indian Artists Inc. Images of some of her works can be seen here.
An article that documents the life and career of Joseph Sanchez, a Indigenous artist from the United States, who is a founding member of Professional Native Indian Artists, Incorporated
The teacher resource guides offer students the opportunity to study a multitude of subjects—from environmental awareness to social justice to computer science (to name a few)—through the art and artists who have defined our visual culture.
In 1920, a group of young Montreal women artists formed the nucleus of what would later become known as the Beaver Hall Hill Group. Together, they created an artistic environment of mutual support that lasted for more than three decades.
This Historica Heritage Minute, created in 2016, tells the story of Inuk artist Kenojuak Ashevak. It tells how she started creating her art which now hangs in galleries around the world.
An article describing the life and work of artist, Tom Thompson. He is often mistaken as being a member of the Group of Seven. He died before the group was formed, but his art inspired many of the artists in the group.
