Congratulations to Robert Harding, who was appointed the new President of the AGO Board of Trustees at yesterday’s Annual General Meeting. He succeeds Maxine Granovsky Gluskin, who held the position for four years and remains a Trustee. Mr. Harding is a corporate Director and philanthropist, who is currently a Director of the Rideau Hall Foundation. […]

In this week’s AGOinsider, we celebrate AGO President Maxine Granovsky Gluskin’s inspiring leadership as her term concludes. Plus – join us for an opening party next week, take a journey back to the world’s first photography exhibition, and find out more about artist Brian Jungen – all in this week’s AGOinsider. Sign up here to […]

As part of Capital Infrastructure work, the Grange house is getting a new fire alarm system that will integrate directly with the main building system. Work by contractors is scheduled to begin July 4 and will be completed mid-August. If you are working or holding events in the Grange house during this time, please be […]

Hello Everyone, I’ve popped up to the Every. Now. Then: Reframing Nationhood installation a couple of times this week. There are a lot of amazing works being installed, many commissioned for the show. Check out Andrew Hunter’s Facebook postings. Today I am visiting the Rijksmuseum to attend the opening of Small Wonders. Here is a […]

All staff and volunteers are invited to attend the AGO’s Annual General Meeting: Wednesday, June 21 4:00 pm Seminar Room #3, Weston Family Learning Centre Join us for a Year in Review of the many achievements of 2016-17! We will also cover the audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, and the election […]

TTC Discount Metropasses for July 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 […]

    Welcome to Caroline Shields, who has joined the AGO’s Curatorial team as Assistant Curator, European Art. Caroline will be working on the Look:Forward project, reinstalling the European galleries, specifically the Fudger and Frank P. Wood galleries. Caroline comes to us from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, where she worked in international […]

Hello Everyone, Soon you will be able to check out the Moore sculpture in Grange Park! It was quite a feat to move it from Dundas/McCaul to its new pastoral home. Thanks to those who helped with the seamless move. Don’t forget – the official opening of Grange Park is one month away – Saturday, […]

Henry Moore’s Large Two Forms is the newest resident of Grange Park. After living on the corner of Dundas and McCaul streets for many years, the iconic sculpture was moved to its new location on the west side of the park last Saturday. The intricate move took place last Saturday, June 3, beginning with a […]

UPDATE: The Mary and Harry Jackman Gallery (238) will be closed this week and next for painting. As the Chalmers stairwell door opens directly into this gallery, you will need to use an alternate route to access the second floor galleries during this time. Open this week: E.R. Wood Gallery (119). Come by and explore […]