Dear Colleagues: Several weeks ago, Andrew Hunter approached me to let us know that he had decided to leave his role as Fredrik S. Eaton Curator, Canadian Art to explore opportunities outside of the AGO. I am sure I am not alone in saying that I will sincerely miss him. Andrew is a passionate artist, […]

The third international Invictus Games take place in Toronto later this month, with more than 550 ill and wounded service people competing in the only international sports event of its kind. This issue of AGOinsider takes a look at AGO programs that promote healing inside the Gallery through art, such as our Accessibility for Mental […]

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) begins Thursday, September 7, and Jackman Hall will be one of its venues again this year. Staff and volunteers are encouraged to use the main or park entrance during TIFF screenings as the McCaul Street entrance near Jackman Hall area will be more crowded than usual. If you do […]

Many of you asked about the Moroccan Carrot Salad at our recent Staff & Volunteer Barbecue. We asked the Chef for the recipe – enjoy! Dressing: 750 ml olive oil 250 mls white wine vinegar ½ Tblsp ground cumin ¼ Tblsp ground cinnamon 1 Tblsp smoked paprika ½ Tblsp harissa 2 Tblsp honey salt to taste Combine […]

Hello Everyone, It’s been a very busy summer at the AGO. I hope some of you can take a “breather” this long weekend. To many others who work at the museum on weekends and holidays – thank you! Yesterday, Andrew Hunter provided a tour of Every. Now. Then. to Assembly of First Nations National Chief […]

Curious to see what our Installation Team is up to in the Sam & Ayala Zacks Pavillion – future home of the Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters exhibition? Take a sneak peek of what is going on this week! Just a reminder that only those who are working in the space are allowed in Zacks during […]

As promised, we are sharing plans for a memorial for Ben Portis. A memorial for Ben Portis, a previous employee of the AGO, will be held on November 4, 2017 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at Olga Korper Gallery, 17 Morrow Avenue, Toronto. Please visit the Facebook page for more information. Ben worked at the AGO from […]

A reminder that the Gallery will be operating on holiday hours on Monday, September 4, Labour Day. Galleries open 10:30 am to 4 pm Administrative offices closed For more information, check Visitor Information on the website. Thank you to all the volunteers who are joining us on a Holiday Monday!  

Hello everyone, I hope everyone had a great time at this Wednesday’s barbeque! Great ice cream. A big thanks to Internal Communications, Food & Beverage, Facility Services staff and the Events Committee volunteers for putting it all together and making it happen. A key priority in our Strategic Plan is to develop a long-term diversity […]

Thanks to everyone who came out to last week’s Wednesday’s Staff & Volunteer barbeque, the last of this summer’s socials. A big thank you to our Food & Beverage team, whose menu of chicken, pork and vegetarian souvlaki was a big hit along with salads and ice cream cones. And thanks to our Leadership Team […]