Posts by AnneFleming

Connections and Collections – Introduction

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Did you know it’s been 73 years since the first volunteer committee was formed at the AGO?  Gallery Guide Susan Morrison has delved into the archives –  Follow her new multi-part series on the contributions of the AGO’s Women’s / Volunteer Committees to the gallery’s collections.  This week: how her project got started. When the […]

Artful Conversation for June: Geography, Climate and Sculpture

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When: June 8 Meet at 1:30 in Walker Court Guide: Fran Bleviss Bring a mind for travelling, as we explore the relationship between Geography and Climate and Sculpture. We’ll “travel” to Africa and Nunavut, two very different climates, to examine similarities and differences.

Prints & Drawings Monthly Talk for June: Albrecht Durer: Master Printmaker

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The second Friday of every month, one of P&D’s knowledgeable volunteers will give a talk that explores an area of the AGO’s P&D Collection. This month we look forward to another inspiring presentation by Phyllis Couzin, who just received a 20-year pin for her volunteer work at the AGO! The monthly P&D talk on Friday, […]

Wikipedia Wednesday for June: Recap

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Calling all writers, editors, and Wiki enthusiasts! The Art Gallery of Ontario Library & Archives is hosting a Wikipedia editing session to continue the work of diversifying visual arts content and editorship on Wikipedia. For our June event, we welcome past collaborators and new editors to help build Wikipedia content on topics related to visual […]

Ontario Volunteer Service Award Winner Profile: Betty Chen

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Seven exceptional AGO volunteers received awards last month for their service.  This week we learn a bit more about Betty Chen, Gallery Guide (5 year award). How did you get started at the AGO? About six years ago I came to the AGO with my boyfriend and I started to talk to him about some […]

Volunteer Alumnae Enjoy Tea and Talk

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On May 16 nearly two dozen “retired” AGO volunteers gathered for their annual get-together.  After light refreshments and socializing the volunteer alums were treated to a custom presentation of items from the archives, organized by the Library staff. Archivist Marilyn Nazar introduced several tables of photos, albums, news clippings and other ephemera dating back to […]

Ontario Volunteer Service Award Winner Profile: Maria Vidal

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Seven exceptional AGO volunteers received awards last month for their service.  This week we learn a bit more about Maria Vidal, Youth (2 year award).     Maria found her volunteer position when she was researching university programs. She was thrilled to find an opportunity that combined her two favorite interests – the arts and […]

Library and Archives Unshelved for May: Photo-Based Artist Books

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This monthly drop-in hosted by AGO librarians and archivists gives visitors a first-hand glimpse of highlights from the AGO Library & Archives collection.   When: Wednesday, May 30, 5-7 pm (drop-in) Where: E.P. Taylor Library & Archives For May’s event, librarian Donald Rance presents a selection of historical and contemporary photo-based artist books. Please visit […]

Volunteers Celebrate at Kusama-inspired Annual Party

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Baillie Court was awash in polka dots of all types at this year’s Volunteer Annual Party on April 27.  Volunteers from all departments nibbled on Japanese fare, compared dotty attire, met new few friends and old as they played volunteer Bingo, and listened to new Chief Curator Julian Cox reveal interesting details about his background […]