Posts by AnneFleming
Volunteer Executive Profiles: Brenda Renwick (Prints & Drawings)
Welcome to Brenda Renwick, the newest member of the Volunteer Executive Committee (VEC) and Chair of The Prints and Drawings Study Centre Brenda has been volunteering in Prints and Drawings for 5 years and has filled every position, including a term as Secretary for the volunteer committee in the Study Centre. Brenda’s background is in art curation and […]
Prints & Drawings Monthly Talk for February: Henry Moore: Large Two Forms
This month P&D presents: Henry Moore: Large Two Forms When Henry Moore’s Bronze Sculpture, Large Two Forms, was moved earlier this year from the corner of Dundas and McCaul to the newly redone Grange Park, there was some grumbling. Moore, however, would have been delighted with the new location since he was never happy with the original one. […]
Library & Archives Unshelved for January: Lawrence Weiner
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 January 31, 2018, 6-8 pm (drop-in) Where: E.P. Taylor Library & Archives In January’s event, librarian Donald Rance presents book works and multiples by the American conceptual artist Lawrence […]
Prints & Drawings Monthly Talk for January: Disfarmer: Passion Without Emotion
This month P&D presents: Disfarmer: Passion Without Emotion Dead for half a century, Mike Disfarmer, the eccentric portrait photographer from Heber Springs, Ark., has drawn modest yet respectful attention in recent decades. From the 1920’s to the 50’s, he photographed a steady stream of townspeople in his […]
Artful Conversation for January: Female Form in Sculpture
Myth, muse, spirit, king-maker. Realistic or abstract, actual or imagined. This tour explores several 3D interpretations of the female form throughout the AGO’s collection and the artistic choices behind them. Works include Aphrodite, Eve, Leaf, Queen Nana, and Circe. When: Friday, January 12 Meet at 1:30 in Walker Court Gallery Guide: Anne Fleming Taking place […]
Congratulations to Shirin Divanbeigi – our 2018 Margaret Machell Study Grant Winner!
Established in honour of a long-time staffer, the Margaret Machell Study Grant gives AGO volunteers an opportunity to build upon their skills and knowledge base in the areas of: excellence in collections; leadership in interpretation; and extraordinary visitor welcome. Winners are selected a sub-committee of the Volunteer Executive. This year Shirin Divanbeigi will receive the […]
Wikipedia Wednesday for January 2018: Artist-Run Centres
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. January’s event will focus on building articles on artist-run centres in Canada. Participants do not require any specialized knowledge of art […]
Gallery Guides Celebrate the Season!
On December 11, Daytime GGs gathered at the Grange for lunch, while Evening/Weekend GGs met in the volunteer lounge for a little “5 a 7” potluck to celebrate the end of 2017. Staff Holly and Melissa were on hand and of course a good time was had by all!. Thanks to Marthe Yolleck, Susan Morrison, […]
Artful Conversation for December: Throughout Time: Madonna and Child to Mother and Child
The Madonna and Child is one of the most popular iconographic image of the Medieval and Renaissance periods of art and beyond. Mary Rochon will explore the depiction of the mother and child relationship by asking how does each artist capture this subject, does the artist succeed, and does art express emotion in a compelling […]
Library & Archives Unshelved for November: Protest
Library & Archives Unshelved: Protest Wednesday November 29, 2017, 6-8 pm (drop-in) E.P. Taylor Library & Archives In November’s event, archivist Marilyn Nazar gathers photographs, correspondence, and news clippings to trace the dynamic history of protest at the AGO. This monthly drop-in hosted by AGO librarians and archivists gives visitors a first-hand glimpse of highlights […]