Posts by AnneFleming
Artful Conversation for April: Vanitas to Vanity
When: Friday, April 13 Meet at 1:30 in Walker Court Gallery Guide: Tina Urman “All is Vanity” This tour will focus on how artists through time portray the image of self. We will explore what remains and what fades. Included on this tour, we will visit paintings by Frans Snyder, Hendrick Andriessen, Augustus John and ivory […]
Congratulations to our 2018 Ontario Volunteer Service Award Winners!
Each year the Ontario government honours hundreds of volunteers from across the province, including several from the AGO. While the awards are loosely based on years of service (minimum 5 years for adults, 2 years for youth), each institution selects a handful who have gone above and beyond. The nominated AGO volunteers represent both new […]
This Year’s Volunteer Endowment Trust Recipient is the AGO’s Library – and We’re All Winners!
The Volunteer Executive Committee (VEC) is pleased to announce the recipient of this year’s Volunteer Endowment Trust (VET) grant: E.P. Taylor Library & Archives public programming. Earlier this year, the AGO’s Development department presented the VET subcomittee (Susan Morrison, Marthe Yolleck, Catherine Morelli and Shelagh Barrington) with 6 potential recipients. The VET subcommittee then whittled […]
Library & Archives Unshelved: Unheralded Women Artists in the Archive
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 March 28, 6-8 pm (drop-in) Where: E.P. Taylor Library & Archives, Art Gallery of Ontario For March’s event, Head of Library & Archives Amy Furness explores the plentiful archival traces […]
Write “Her-story” at this year’s Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon – Saturday, March 24
Calling all writers, editors, and Wiki enthusiasts! It’s estimated that only 10 per cent of Wikipedia editors identify as female. The content on Wikipedia skews the same way. The result? Too many women artists are missing from one of the Internet’s largest resources. In response, the AGO Library & Archives is hosting a Wikipedia editing […]
VCAM 2018 Conference & Newsletter
Did you know that the AGO is a member of Volunteer Committees of Art Museums (VCAM) ? Founded in Toronto in 1952, VCAM facilitates sharing of best practices among museum volunteers. Each of the 116 member institution provides 2 voting representatives. AGO Info Guide Michelle Abrams sits on the board as a Regional Director for […]
P&D Monthly Talk for March: Resplendent Anarchy: Riopelle’s Quiet Revolution
Talk by: Mary Kirby Date: Friday, March 9 Time: 11 am (arrive at 10:30 to view works on display!) This Friday Talk will look at Jean Paul Riopelle & the Automatistes, Quebec’s post-war avant garde movement, as forerunners to Quebec Separatism in contrast to American Action Painting of the same period. Enjoy behind-the-scenes tours […]
Artful Conversation for March: Mitchell/Riopelle
When: Friday, March 9 Meet at 1:30 in Walker Court Gallery Guide: Laurie Herd Mitchell/Riopelle: Nothing in Moderation is the first exhibition devoted to major works by Joan Mitchell (American, 1925–1992) and Jean Paul Riopelle (Canadian, 1923–2002), who spent almost 25 years together.We will explore abstract painting, artworks by the artists, and their stories.
Library & Archives Unshelved: Surrealism & Automatism in Québec Illustration
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 February 28, 6-8 pm (Drop-In) Where: E.P. Taylor Library & Archives, Art Gallery of Ontario In February’s event, librarian Larry Pfaff presents a selection of illustrated books and periodicals from […]
Announcing the 2018 Volunteer Annual Party April 27 – and calling all party planners!
This year’s polka-dot themed volunteer bash is scheduled for Friday April 27 in Baillie Court, coinciding with National Volunteer Week. We are just getting started on the planning and would love your input! Please contact Catherine Morelli at [email protected] or Shelagh Barrington at [email protected] if you can help in any way!