This week in AGOinsider, find out more about our Youth Council’s recent trip to Estonia. The Council collaborated with artist Oliver Husain on a video work called MODEL ECONOMY – read the interview about their trip to Estonia to represent the Council and its artwork. Plus: discover photographs from the 1855 remodelling of the Louvre; […]

​This week in AGOinsider, find out what four amazing works of art were purchased at this year’s Art Toronto. Plus: discover the AGO’s new annual gala that pays homage to history’s most celebrated art parties; check out shopAGO’s items inspired by Guillermo Del Toro: At Home with Monsters; get ready for Yayoi Kusama tickets, and more […]

As many of you have no-doubt already noted, your current volunteer badge reads an expiry date of November 1, 2017. Never fear, volunteers! Your badge will still work tomorrow – our Security Team has been updating volunteer access, behind-the-scenes. New faceplate-stickers are currently being prepared by our Security friends, but they’re not ready just yet. […]

The Gallery’s exhibition schedule has been extended to the end of 2018. Exhibitions now appearing on the schedule include: Kenojuak-Pitsiulak WT (Zacks, Jun 16 – Aug 12, 2018) – note:  WT refer to working/unconfirmed titles Rebecca Belmore: Facing the Monumental WT (5th floor, Jul 12 – Oct 21, 2018) Anthropocene WT (Zacks, Sept 29, 2018 – Jan 6, 2019) Christiane Pflug WT (5th floor, […]

​A crane lift has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 31 from 7 am to 3 pm in the parking laneway between the AGO and OCAD, off McCaul Street. Normal shipping dock traffic will not be impacted, however bike racks will not be accessible during the crane lift.    

The discount TTC Metropasses are now SOLD OUT for November.  December Metropasses will be available mid-November. Stay tuned.

Thanks to the 150 staff and volunteers who came to the SVR Open House to learn about the programs and services available and to meet the team. The door is always open at SVR for any questions you may have! Passport Winners Thanks to everyone who completed a passport during the event and thanks for the […]

Yesterday at the ART Toronto preview night, we announced four new acquisitions. Works by Meryl McMaster, Tim Pitsiulak, John Edmonds and Christina Mackie entered our collection. (See images below, in order of list) Meryl McMaster, Bring me to this place, 2017. Digital chromogenic print. 60 x 40 inches. Edition of 3. Tim Pitsiulak, Swimming Bear, 2016. […]

Hello Everyone, On Monday, we celebrated the 200th anniversary of The Grange with long-time supporters of the AGO. Did you know that 6,000 people have been members for 20+ years? Also, I met a woman who has been a volunteer at the AGO since 1949. Our challenge is to maintain these long-term relationships and at […]

In March 2018, the AGO will be presenting Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors, the phenomenon that has been winning rave reviews from audiences and selling out museums across the United States. Immerse yourself in six of these kaleidoscopic environments where you will be endlessly reflected within fantastic landscapes. Tickets for this exciting show will be limited […]