Hello Everyone,
This week was National Volunteer Week. The AGO has hundreds of volunteers who help fulfill our mission, and I am extraordinarily grateful for the many ways that they contribute to Gallery life. They include Volunteers of the AGO, – our program volunteers – who for decades have provided tours and served our public in various other ways; Trustees who sit on the AGO Board, The AGO Foundation Board and American Friends of the AGO; AGO Curators’ Circle committee members; AGO Next committee members and other Development volunteers who assist with fundraising; curatorial committee members; and many others. Volunteers will continue to play a meaningful part in the Gallery’s future, and I very much look forward to their ongoing involvement and contributions.
Last week was April Break and the AGO offered some really wonderful programming for kids and families. Thank you to the Education & Public Programs team for your careful planning and adjustment from the traditional March Break; and also to the Marketing & Communications folks for getting the word out. The AGO’s pivot to online programming throughout the pandemic has been remarkable.
I marked a personal milestone recently – my 5th year anniversary at the AGO. I am very proud to be a part of the team at the AGO. We have accomplished a lot together in recent years. I couldn’t be prouder of how we have responded to COVID-19. We will get through this, and there is much to look forward to.
Take care,
Stephan