Friday, August 16, 2019

Hello Everyone,

• This week we announced our Fall Public Programs including a wide range of talks that examine current issues. Some of the talks sold out in 30 minutes!

• There are a couple of new installations on view – Karoo Ashevak on the 2^nd floor and Mail Art, Break the Rules: The Shit Must Stop Portfolios in the Prints and Drawing galleries. Try to take a few moments to view and learn about these works.

• Thank you to Shelagh Barrington who recently completed her term as President of the AGO Volunteer Executive – and a big welcome to Maya Kotlarenko, the incoming president in whom I have great confidence. I know she will build on the foundation established by the Volunteer Executive. Below is a pic of Maya – please say hi when you see her! Volunteers are an integral part of our museum’s life and I appreciate their enormous contributions to our mission.

• Thank you to everyone who helped organize the Employee & Volunteer Summer Social on Wednesday afternoon. It is always fun to visit with one another over a tasty meal.

Enjoy the weekend,

Stephan