With the end of summer and the new school year fast approaching, a few AGO staff members decided to take a moment and look back on the reads they enjoyed this season. Browse through their list in this week’s AGOinsider. Plus – step into our temporary exhibit of classic 1960s music posters and travel back […]

Make sure to check out the Gallery’s restaurant AGO Bistro which launches today. Formerly FRANK restaurant, the new name better reflects the Food & Beverage team’s food philosophy of global bistro cuisine, and reflects a new, more casual bistro environment for visitors. Here’s what to expect at AGO Bistro: A new, art-inspired menu – some […]

Hello Everyone, • The European reinstall is now well underway. The works look amazing against the vibrant wall colours, and the lighting is fantastic. Please be sure to walk through the suite of galleries and read the labels – you will learn a lot. Rubens’ Massacre of the Innocents was moved to a new location. […]

Join us for an All-Staff & Volunteer BBQ Wednesday August 23 4:00pm – 6:00pm  Jackman Hall “Pit” Summer BBQs are held in “the Pit”, right beside the McCaul Street/Jackman Hall entrance. Come rain or come shine! These celebratory BBQs are free for all staff and volunteers, no RSVP necessary. Please remember to wear your volunteer badge. […]

In this week’s AGOinsider, meet the guy you already know – and one of the most recognizable faces at our front door! Plus – sign up for an art class, find out more about the Aimia | AGO Photography Prize scholarships, and see who’s headlining the next First Thursday – all in this week’s AGOinsider. Subscribe to […]

AGO staff, volunteers and interns are invited to take advantage of discount rates for the Canadian National Exhibition this summer – which runs from Friday August 18 to Monday September 4. Get your tickets online, using the access code: 2017ART195735 Admission Pass: all ages; includes admission to grounds, shows and exhibits: ·  Corporate Price until Aug 17: $14 ·  Corporate Price Aug 18 […]

In this week’s AGOinsider, find out how one of the unknown subjects featured in our exhibition, Free Black North was identified. Plus – read about a last minute addition to Rita Letendre: Fire & Light, learn more about artist and AGO Trustee, Shary Boyle, and get excited about Guillermo del Toro’s new movie screening at […]

All staff & volunteers are invited to attend our next Town Hall Meeting: Wednesday August 16, 10:00am – 11:30am in Baillie Court   AGENDA: Welcome and Updates from Stephan Jost, Director and CEO Staff Engagement Survey Results Fall Exhibition Schedule Q & A New to Town Halls? These are quarterly meetings held in Baillie Court about […]

Throughout the Look:Forward project we’ll be keeping you in the loop with regular updates so you know when galleries are closing and re-opening. Now open: Galleries 118 and 124: Stop by to see a new selection of prints and drawings, as selected by curator Alexa Greist. These spaces – located at the south end of Walker Court […]

The Gallery will be operating on holiday hours on Monday, August 7, the Civic Holiday: Galleries open 10:30 am to 4 pm Administrative offices closed A special thank you to our front line volunteers helping to provide a warm welcome to our visitors on this Holiday Monday!