To celebrate caféAGO’s new Picnic in the Park lunches, Food & Beverage offered staff and volunteers the opportunity to win one of four picnic lunch bundles that include charcuterie and cheese, dip, chips and sweet treats, plus an AGO tote bag and blanket, worth a total of $45. The winners are: Holly Procktor (yours truly!) Kathryn Yuen, Lee […]

With the recent opening of the revitalized Grange Park, the designated meeting place during evacuations is once again the centre of Grange Park. Be prepared for the different stages of an Emergency Alarm: ‘Stage 1′ Fire Alarm You will hear slow tones over the P.A. system. Wait for instruction from your Security personnel (listen to intercom […]

Hello everyone, Saundra Dobroski, Director, Visitor Experience, is retiring from the Gallery on August 3rd. We have known that this day would come for about a year (but I think we were all hoping she would change her mind!). I salute Saundra’s extraordinary leadership, her amazing staff, and her great ability to communicate with members […]

Come out and spend time with your colleagues at the first of two Staff and Volunteer Summer Socials on Monday, July 24th. For our first event, head over to the South Entrance, where we will be offering packed lunches for you to enjoy either in Grange Park or inside in the café. Both meat and […]

In this week’s AGOinsider, check out the new south entrance – which leads out of the park and right into the Weston Family Learning Centre. The space features a new lounge area, a refreshed library, and some cool art. Plus – have a look at the new quotes engraved into Grange Park’s paths, channel Georgia O’Keeffe through a […]

TTC discount Metropasses for August are now available for staff and volunteers for $131.75 (regular price $146.25). Passes 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 (one purchase per person). Get yours early to avoid disappointment. Passes will […]

Hello everyone, An interesting story with a connection to our Lodz Ghetto exhibition will be featured on CBS Sunday Morning this weekend  – when the exhibition first opened at the AGO, visitor Krysia Rosenstein was surprised to discover a picture of her parents included in the exhibition – the first photo of them she had […]

Summer is here and it’s a great time to visit other cultural institutions throughout Ontario. The AGO is part of the Attractions Ontario and Toronto Attractions Council reciprocal programs. Through these programs AGO staff and volunteers qualify for free admission or reduced rates at various attractions across the province. Both programs are valid until May 31, 2018 – link to both agreements […]

To celebrate caféAGO’s new Picnic in the Park lunches, F&B is offering staff and volunteers the opportunity to win one of four picnic lunch bundles that include charcuterie and cheese, dip, chips and sweet treats, plus an AGO tote bag and blanket, worth a total of $45. To enter, answer the Grange Park trivia below […]

The power will be shut down throughout the AGO on Monday, July 17 from 11 pm to Tuesday, July 18 at 7 am. During this time, several electricians will be on site to replace aging high voltage electrical circuit breakers. All power will be off which will affect computers. However, backup generators will be online providing […]