Hello Everyone,
Last night we hosted over 1000 guests for Art Bash, our annual fundraising gala, and closed out our 125th birthday celebrations. A huge thank you to all of the departments that worked together to make the event a success. I am proud to share that we raised over $1.4M in support of the AGO – a new record for Art Bash. This money goes straight to operations (a.k.a. staff salaries, utilities, and the like).
The event gathered a remarkable cross-section of our community – from families who have supported the growth and vibrancy of Toronto’s cultural landscape for over a century, to visionary donors investing in the future of the AGO through the Dani Reiss Modern and Contemporary Gallery (DRMCG) campaign. We were honoured to be joined by so many who champion the arts through philanthropy, artistic practice, and community engagement.
On Tuesday, we acknowledge National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Earlier today, Robert Durocher, Chief, Education & Programming, shared an important message that offers resources and encourages us to take time to reflect on the significance of this day. I want to suggest a space for that reflection. Faye HeavyShield: Issokawo’taan opened earlier this month and includes a work titled adrift, 2025. The mobile of acetate is most beautiful and in a constant state of change as it reacts to sun and air. It certainly invites you to linger and reflect.
Take care,
Stephan