Congratulations to Katy Whitman, the AGO’s Conservator of Photography, who has been offered a fantastic opportunity as Guest Scholar at the Getty Conservation Institute in Los Angeles. She will be taking on this prestigious role in April for three months. Katy will be joining other scholars from a highly competitive international pool of applicants, from […]

TTC Discount Metropasses for March are now on sale for $131.75 – 10% off the regular price – and can be purchased at the ticket stations in GG Hall (cash or debit only) during Gallery hours. Staff and volunteers must present their I.D. badge. Get yours early to avoid disappointment. Passes will be on sale […]

A crane lift is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20 in the OCADU parking lot entrance on McCaul Street – from 7am to 5pm. Access to both the parking lot and shipping dock will be blocked during this time. For courier and mail delivery throughout the day, someone will be stationed at the McCaul Street entrance to help you. If […]

Hello Everyone, We were all saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Pippa Shaddick earlier this week. Pippa was a bright light and formed relationships with many of you throughout the Gallery. I will remember her warmth and smile, and the sound of her laughter echoing throughout the 4th floor. Information about Pippa’s memorial […]

Registration for staff and volunteer previews to see Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors opens today, Wednesday, February 7. These previews are an opportunity for staff and volunteers to sign up to see the show before it opens to the public, so I encourage you all to take part. Previews will take place on: February 26, 1 – 4 pm and February 27, 1:30 – […]

Hello Everyone, Earlier this week I attended the Association of Art Museum Directors annual conference in San Antonio, Texas. AAMD is an extraordinary network of Directors of the largest museums in North America. What was really clear is that last year’s hurricanes have deeply impacted Texas, and of course, also Puerto Rico. One of the […]

Don’t miss next week’s Staff & Volunteer Town Hall, Thursday, February 8, 10:00 to 11:00 am in Baillie Court (3rd floor Event Space) Find out what’s new and timely – the Agenda will include: Welcome by Stephan Introduction to Julian Cox, our new Chief Curator Financial Snapshot The Kusama Challenge Q&A Come early and enjoy complimentary coffee […]

Dear Volunteers, It is with great sadness that we share the news that Pat Ward,  Friday Gallery Guide, (former Grange and Information Guide) beloved by us all, has passed away. We were told this morning, by Pat’s sister. She passed away on Monday January 29th, with her family by her side, in Peterborough, Ontario. As […]

This week, AGOinsider shows off the latest pieces we’ve added to the AGO Collection. Plus – find out about a carnival at the AGO at the next First Thursday, discover a former art teacher who’s been an  AGO member since she was a teen, see early photographs of the moon, and much more – all in this […]

Reserve now for Winterlicious at AGO Bistro – which runs from Friday, January 26 to Thursday, February 8. Enjoy lunch or dinner, which both include starters, three choices of a main dish, and dessert. Avoid disappointment – reserve online at Open Table (and to see the Full Menu), or call 416-979-6688.