A warm welcome back to Deb O’Leary, who will be returning to work gradually following her leave of absence, on June 6, 2017.  Deb will be working on the Volunteer Program and SVR special initiatives on her return. Lauri Green will be continuing in the role of Acting Director, Staff & Volunteer Resources and will […]

Hey Everyone, Have you ever wondered what happens to your email when you push “send”? When one of the million+ people visit ago.ca, did you ever think how they were routed? Earlier this week I had a glimpse of the “server room” – see pic below. This “behind-the-scenes” activity and the support of IT staff […]

As part of the Grange Park revitalization project, Henry Moore’s Large Two Forms on the corner of Dundas and McCaul is moving to Grange Park this Saturday, June 3, weather permitting. The work is expected to start at 7 am, and while the actual move should be completed within a few hours, the placement and […]

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. This week: We continue our installation in E.R. Wood Gallery (119), and anticipate being fully open to the public this Saturday, June 3. Next week:  Starting June 5, Fudger Gallery (125), F.P. Wood […]

Hello Everyone, The European reinstallation is in progress. I’m thrilled that visitors have a sight line that features great sculptures by Rodin and Rembrandt. It is a team effort that required moving some pretty massive work. I’m pleased to report that the search for a new chief curator is going well – I spoke to […]

Hear about the three awards our Small Wonders: Gothic Boxwood Miniatures exhibition has received. Plus – find out how our conservation team prepared Rita Letendre’s Victoire for the exhibition next month, what’s on tap for the next Curated Dinner Series and the exciting season of films at Jackman Hall – all in this week’s AGOinsider. […]

We share the following announcement as many of our AGO volunteers knew Patricia, and shared stories with her often, in her work as one of our long-standing Protection Services Officers: It is with much sadness that we share the news that Patricia Koenig, a long-time employee of the AGO, has passed away suddenly. Patricia started […]

Heartfelt Congratulations to Anique Jordan, who received this year’s prestigious Emerging Artist Award at the Toronto Arts Foundation Awards earlier this week. Anique is a multi-disciplinary artist, award-winning writer, scholar and social-entrepreneur who joined the AGO earlier this year as researcher for the upcoming Canada 150 exhibition project. Her work was also included in the […]

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: •Stop by the Tanenbaum Sculpture Atrium to see three recently installed sculptures by Rodin from the AGO’s collection, just back from a four-venue exhibition tour with stops in Montreal, Virginia, […]

A reminder that the Gallery will be operating on holiday hours on Victoria Day Monday, May 22 Galleries open 10:30 am to 4 pm Administrative offices closed Thank you to all of the volunteers joining us that day, and helping us welcome our Holiday visitors!