Hello everyone,

Every week when I write this weekly message there are new things going on at the AGO. New this week and valid through to September 2, 2025 is the Canada Strong Pass. This is an initiative from the Federal Government that provides free or discounted access to museums and galleries, Parks Canada visits, and VIA Rail travel. At the AGO, children, teens and youth who live outside of Ontario will be admitted at special rates.

Aged 10 to 17: Free (normally $15)

Aged 18 to 24: $15 (normally $30)

Thank you to everyone who helped us take advantage of this opportunity to provide our public with even more access to great art and programming.

Also new next Wednesday is the Naoko Matsubaraexhibition being installed on Level 1. If you were on-site yesterday, you may have gotten a sneak peek during installation. This is a beautiful exhibition of woodcut prints curated by Renée van der Avoird, associate curator of Canadian Art, and the first solo exhibition of this artist’s work at the AGO.

Take care,

Stephan