AGO People – Changes in Public Programming & Learning

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We have had an opportunity to further focus the work of Public Programming & Learning on our organizational goals of art, audiences and learning. The AGO’s ambitious 10-year vision is to lead global conversations from Toronto through extraordinary collections, exhibitions, and programs, and by reflecting the people who live here. This vision requires everyone across the museum to play a role.

PP&L holds three main areas of activity: Learning, Interpretation and Programs. In the list below you’ll notice that the titles of many roles have changed within the division to better reflect the work of the team as content specialists. Using the title “curator” is in keeping with practices across the museum sector internationally, and it underlines the importance of aligning PP&L offerings with the AGO’s curatorial work and exhibition programs.

Firstly, Paola Poletto has been promoted to Director, Engagement & Learning. Many congratulations to Paola.

The following colleagues have also been promoted, effective October 1:

  • Madelyne Beckles, Curatorial Assistant, Youth
  • Audrey Hudson, Associate Curator, Early Childhood & School Programs (returning from parental leave soon)
  • Johnson Ngo, Curatorial Associate, Live Projects and Partnerships
  • Zavette Quadros-Evangelista, Curatorial Associate, Learning & School Programs
  • Tiana Roebuck, Associate Curator, Learning & Studio Programs
  • Annie Roper, Curatorial Assistant, Talk Programs & Partnerships

New titles have been secured for the following roles:

  • Sarah Febbraro, Assistant Curator, Public Programming & Learning, Youth
  • Jane Lott, Curatorial Associate, Public Programming & Learning, Learning and Early Childhood Programs
  • Kathleen McLean, Assistant Curator, Public Programming & Learning, Talk Programs & Screenings
  • Deborah Nolan, Manager, Public Programming & Learning, Strategic Projects & Operations
  • Melissa Smith, Assistant Curator, Public Programming & Learning, Community Programs
  • Bojana Stancic, Assistant Curator, Public Programming & Learning, Live Projects & Performance

Please continue to reach out to the people in PP&L you usually work with, and they will let you know if any of their responsibilities have shifted to someone else in the Division. 

Congratulations to the entire PP&L team and thank you for your continued support.

For questions, please contact Heidi Reitmaier, Deputy Director & Richard and Elizabeth Currie Chief of Education and Programming, 416 979 6660 ext. 404.