Hello Everyone,

• This week was extremely busy. Since the AAMD meeting where I spoke about the AGO’s Annual Pass, I have been contacted by multiple museums wanting to learn more about our initiative. On Tuesday I was in Houston at the Museum of Fine Arts to speak to their leadership team, and on Wednesday I spoke with the director of the High Museum in Atlanta on the phone. I know the Annual Pass is an evolving experiment but many museums are watching your good work to increase access to our museum.

• The AGO is celebrating Black Creatives at upcoming Family Sundays: Feb. 9, 16, 23. Thank you to Dr. Audrey Hudson for leading this programming, which includes spoken word, music, poetry, reading and art making: https://ago.ca/events/family-sundays-celebration-black-creatives

• With Bell Let’s Talk Day occurring last week, this is a good reminder to pay attention to our own mental health, and to be supportive of one another. Mental health issues are something that impact many of us. The AGO’s Employee Assistance Program can be a resource.

• I have had a few peeks at the Illusions and Arbus installations and things are looking good.

Enjoy the weekend,

Stephan