Staff and volunteers are invited to preview a rehearsal for The Dreamers Ever Leave You, an immersive ballet inspired by the work of Lawren Harris, co-commissioned by the AGO and the National Ballet of Canada. Monday, August 29 3:30 to 4:15 pm Signy Eaton Gallery (AGO), Level 2 The ballet is choreographed by rising star Robert […]

Hello Everyone, On Monday, I viewed ivory works in the Thomson Galleries. Adam Levine shared some of his deep knowledge on the topic and I encourage everyone to take a moment to look (or re-look) at this collection. The 500-year old chess pieces are exquisite. I continue to meet with AGO trustees to hear their […]

The Grange Park has undergone a number of changes since construction started last March on the revitalization project.  Please take a few minutes during your break or lunch hour to walk along the new east-west path that connects Beverley Street to Grange Road near the south side of the park. Here are a few things to […]

Did you know that as an AGO staff member or volunteer, you can take an art class in the Gallery School at a 50% discount when space is available? The Anne Tanenbaum Gallery School offers a broad range of courses in a fun and supportive studio environment. All Gallery School courses provide access to the […]

Hello Everyone, At Wednesday’s Town Hall I told several stories and gave examples of things we do very well at the AGO. I have these experiences every day. I shared my observation that we have a culture that says “we did well but”. Sometimes all we need to say is “we did well”. Think of […]

Hello Everyone,   Grange Park is on track and we all will be amazed at how wonderful it is. Earlier this week, I took a donor on a tour of the park. We walked through the grove, the off-leash dog area, and the children’s playground. Every time I’m on-site I get more excited about how […]

​Don’t miss next week’s Town Hall, Wednesday, August 17, 2:00 to 3:30 pm in Baillie Court. Find out what’s new – the Agenda will include: · Welcome · Update by AGO President Maxine Granovsky Gluskin · Employee Engagement Survey Results · Mystical Landscapes · Q&A Come early and enjoy complimentary coffee or tea. Be there […]

​The Henry Moore Sculpture Centre and Irina Moore East Gallery have officially re-opened, following their closures in March when the AGO began transforming an adjacent space into a new, 1,200 square foot gallery. Stay tuned for more details on the opening of the new gallery space this fall!

Hello Everyone,   I spent part of my vacation last week in Go Home Bay, Georgian Bay. I bumped into Eric and Sara Jackman who invited me to the island cottage where members of the Group of Seven visited 100 years ago (at the time owned by Dr. MacCallum). See pic attached of me, Monique, […]

The Library and Archives will be closed to the public for our annual collections maintenance from Monday, August 22 to Friday, September 2, re-opening on Tuesday, September 6. Gallery staff and volunteers may use the library during this time, however, library staff will not be available for assistance or retrieval of library and archive materials. […]