Hello Everyone,

• Check out the newly redesigned website ago.ca– it is amazing! Congratulations to Mark McKay and his team. This new visitor-focused website is much easier to navigate, beautiful and engaging. I am looking forward to seeing the website continue to evolve.

• Have you visited shopAGO lately? It is fresh, light-filled, and inviting.

• In recent weeks, the AGO has received numerous awards for outstanding work. I am pleased to share the following highlights – congratulations to everyone who helped achieve these honours!

 Canadian Museum Association Awards:

• Award of Distinguished Service: Dr. Katherine Lochnan
• Conservation Award for Small Wonders: Gothic Boxwood Miniatures exhibition
• Art Research Award for Mystical Landscapes exhibition

The Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award:

• Excellence in Conservation on Trans Am Apocalypse no 3 by John Scott

MUSE Award from the American Association of Museums:

• Small Wonders: Gothic Boxwood Miniatures – the VR Experience

Association of Art Museum Curators:

• Excellence in Digital Publication – The Boxwood Project

Ontario Volunteer Service Awards

• Several AGO volunteers were recognized for enhancing visitor experience and supporting their fellow volunteers

I am heading off today to the Canadian Arts Summit in Charlottetown, PEI. I’ll be reading Anne of Green Gables on the plane!

Enjoy the weekend,

Stephan