Weekly Message from Our Director and CEO, Stephan Jost

Hello Everyone,

We’ve had a big week starting off with Family Day, new installations on view, and a Board of Trustees Meeting. Let’s not forget the massive snowstorm that derailed some planned programming for last Sunday. I want to thank everyone for pivoting on Sunday, especially E&P staff, and for providing our public with an amazing day of activities on Monday. I think we made the right call to close on Sunday – my priority was to keep everyone safe.

I have enjoyed viewing a few new exhibits this week, including Letendre/Morrisseau on Level 1 (Fudger Rotunda), which features works from our permanent collection. Also, Oluseye: Orí mi pé in the Murray Frum Gallery on Level 2. Through an exquisite interdisciplinary art piece featuring cowrie shells, Nigerian-Canadian artist Oluseye brings together spiritual, mythological, and biographical elements that shape his worldview. Please take a moment to explore these and other new collection rotations and exhibits.

Take Care,

Stephan