Hello everyone,

Last night’s Art Bash fundraiser was a huge success, thanks to the incredible efforts of many across the museum. This was on the heels of a complex installation of KAWS: FAMILY, spanning numerous gallery spaces; a media and influencer preview; Members’ Preview; and also Nuit Blanche last Saturday night, which brought in nearly 7,500 visitors to see Tillman’s Moon in Earthlight film in Jackman Hall. It’s been a HUGE week!

Art Bash, our annual signature fundraiser, brought in more than $1.1 million to support exhibitions and programs at the AGO. It also featured amazing artist installations and performances and was a terrific party (including a fantastic meal!), with real buzz and liveliness throughout the evening. There are too many people to list but I would like to call out Brianna Chase, Manager, Development Special Events, for her unflappable disposition and hard work; her colleagues in Development; and the folks in Food & Beverage, Facilities, IT and Communications and Brand, among many others.

And let’s all take a moment to reflect on tomorrow’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. For Foyer, Charlotte Big Canoe, Program Curator, Indigenous Projects, created an itinerary of events for people to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. You can read it here: Commemorating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Take care,

Stephan