Don’t miss the next All Staff and Volunteer Town Hall, Wednesday, May 10, 10:00am – 11:30am in Baillie Court. AGENDA Welcome and Updates by Stephan Fiscal Update South Entrance and Grange Park Update Q&A New to Town Halls? These are quarterly meetings held in Baillie Court about current gallery projects and happenings, coordinated by the gallery’s internal […]

All staff and volunteers are invited to join us next week to celebrate and congratulate David Wistow on his outstanding service to the Gallery as he begins his retirement and receives the honorary title Educator Emeritus. Thursday, May 11 3:30 – 5 pm Anne Tanenbaum Gallery School  (Weston Family Learning Centre) No need to RSVP – just drop […]

Melissa Smith, Gallery Guide Coordinator, has graciously opened up her next gallery guide training sessions for all volunteers to attend: Conservation Case Studies, with Maria Sullivan, AGO Head of Conservation Monday May 8, 10:00am – 12:00pm (Jackman Hall) OR Tuesday May 9, 6:30pm – 8:30pm (Jackman Hall) *note: the same content is offered in both the […]

Hello Everyone, Congratulations to David Wistow, recently retired from the AGO. He has been given the honorary title Educator Emeritus in recognition of his outstanding service to the Gallery over several decades. Stay tuned for more details about David’s celebratory retirement event, coming up in May. The Gallery is buzzing this week! Thank you to […]

It might not always feel like spring outside, but inside the AGO it’s definitely time to stop and view the flowers. Read the rave reviews of the AGO’s Georgia O’Keeffe retrospective, and come see it for yourself! Plus look back at last year’s Massive Party, find out about the AGO’s first photograph, and more – […]

National Volunteer Week is a week-long celebration (Sunday April 23 – Saturday April 29) where registered charities, not-for-profit organizations and volunteer centres pause to thank and recognize their volunteers. On behalf of the Gallery, our staff, members, and visitors, we want to say THANK YOU to all of our wonderful, dedicated and supportive volunteers. Not only […]

FYI:  Crane lifts have been scheduled in the area beside the McCaul Street doors on the following days: Monday, April 24, 7 am – 3 pm Monday, May 1, 7 am – 3 pm The staff and volunteer entrance will remain accessible, as will all regular shipping dock activities. Bike racks in the area, however, will […]

Hello Everyone, O’Keeffe, O’Keeffe, O’Keeffe! Georgiana Uhlyarik knocked it out of the park at Curators’ Circle yesterday – thank you Development staff for organizing a wonderful evening. See the show ASAP. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was at the AGO yesterday. I had the pleasure of welcoming him. Thank you Food & Beverage and Protection Services […]

Complimentary tickets for Georgia O’Keeffe were recently delivered by SVR to your departmental volunteer coordinators, who will distribute to volunteers as best done through their individual departmental structures (in a training session/ through daycaptains/ volunteer files, etc.)  Complimentary tickets/passes are valid April 22 – July 16, 2017. We hope you enjoy the exhibition! Will I still be […]

Thinking of getting a Costco membership? Stop by and speak with a representative this Thursday to get more information about the offer for AGO staff & volunteers: Thursday, April 27 11 am to 2 pm Jackman Hall Lower Lobby (McCaul Street Entrance)  A Costco representative will be available with goodies to sample; information about Costco products, […]