Posts by AnneFleming
Ontario Volunteer Service Award Winner Profile: Tamara Villagomez
Seven exceptional AGO volunteers received awards last month for their service. This week we learn a bit more about Tamara Villagomez, Info Guide (20 year award). How did you get started at the AGO? I got started at the AGO with The Barnes exhibit, in 1994. I was there to see the exhibit, and as […]
Artful Conversation for May: New York in the ’60’s
When: Friday, May 11 Meet at 1:30 in Walker Court Guide: Mary Henderson Remember the ’60’s? Let’s look at those times through the eyes of the artists living in New York City. Beginning with the “Walking Woman” we’ll consider how Michael Snow indentifies with that very significant group of filmmakers in New York, including Andy […]
P&D Talk for May: Harold Town – The Single Autographic Prints
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: Harold Town: The Single Autographic Prints Talk by: Erin Canning Date: Friday, May 11 Time: 11 am (arrive at 10:30 to view works on display!) This Friday’s Talk will […]
Ontario Volunteer Service Award Winner Profile: Laura Tam
Seven exceptional AGO volunteers received awards last month for their service. This week we learn a bit more about Laura Tam, Hands-On Centre (5-year award). Congratulations to Laura Tam, another AGO volunteer recipient of the Ontario Service Award this year. It was in April 2013, after her retirement, that Laura was looking for a way […]
Ontario Volunteer Service Award Winner Profile: Lourdes Betancourt
Seven exceptional AGO volunteers received awards last month for their service. This week we learn a bit more about Lourdes Betancourt, Evening / Weekend GG (5 years). How did you get started at the AGO? I was visiting the gallery and saw a sign announcing Frida and Diego next exhibit and said to myself: “The […]
Ontario Volunteer Service Award Winner Profile: Mary Kirby
Seven exceptional AGO volunteers received awards last month for their service. This week we learn a bit more about Mary Kirby, Prints and Drawings (20 year award). Mary’s involvement at the AGO has spanned 23 years, always as a volunteer in Prints and Drawings, which she insists it is the “best placement in the gallery.” […]
Library & Archives Unshelved: The Gallery in 1918
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, April 25, 6-8 pm (drop-in) Where: E.P. Taylor Library & Archives For April’s event, Archivist Marilyn Nazar looks back to the planning and construction of the AGO’s first building – […]
Ontario Volunteer Service Award Winner Profile: Jeanette Pikul
Seven exceptional AGO volunteers received awards last month for their service. This week we learn a bit more about Jeanette Pikul, Library & Archives (20 year award). How did you get started at the AGO? Soon after I retired, my sister-in-law gave me the AGO advert for volunteers for the 1998 Courtauld Exhibit from the […]
Prints & Drawings Talk for April: Jack Nichols: A Singular Canadian Artist
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: Jack Nichols: A Singular Canadian Artist Talk by: Edith Layne Date: Friday, April 13 Time: 11 am (arrive at 10:30 to view works on display!) Jack Nichols is widely […]
Break out your polka dots for our KUSAMA-themed VOLUNTEER ANNUAL PARTY!
Get your polka-dots on with a KUSAMA-Inspired Outfit! Date: Friday April 27th Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM Venue: Baillie Court (RSVP: forthcoming! An E-vite is currently being prepared, and will be sent the week of Monday April 9) Layer dots on dots and get creative with spotted accessories like scarves, socks, and sunglasses. Yayoi […]