Hello Everyone,

• Congratulations to Kitty Scott, the new Deputy Director and Chief Curator of the National Gallery of Canada. Kitty has made incredible contributions to the AGO including introducing our audiences to leading contemporary artists and acquiring significant works for our collection. I am grateful for Kitty’s leadership and wish her well.

• Approximately 5,500 guests attended AGO All Hours last Saturday. The theme of “gaming” drew a broad range of visitors including lots of guys who love video games. Not surprising when you fill Walker Court with an arcade! It was a delight to see young children and family members participate in Pac Man in the Weston Family Learning Centre.

• It is an interesting time to visit the AGO – from Old Masters to literary talks to contemporary art stars, there is a lot going on!

Enjoy the weekend,

Stephan

P.S.     Julie Crooks and I are away from the Gallery today making a quick trip to New Orleans for the opening of the Mickalene Thomas exhibit.