The contract for the Grange Park Revitalization Project has been awarded to Aldershot Landscape Contractors LP.  Aldershot has a stellar record and brings a wealth of experience with high-level civic projects. Its most recent achievements include Sugar Beach, Corktown Common and Queen’s Quay. The project continues to be on track for completion in July 2017. The project went […]

Don’t miss the Town Hall next Wednesday, February 24th, 2:00- 3:30pm in Baillie Court (our third floor event space) Find out what’s new – the Agenda will include: Welcome! Departmental Feature: Development & Marketing Fiscal Update Exhibition Schedule 2016-17 Grange Park Project Update AGO Brand Evolution Q&A Come early and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or […]

Did you know the AGO’s blog, Art Matters, regularly features new stories on a range of topics? Check out fascinating posts – from art to artists, from ideas to food and photos, and much more! Click here to read the most recent post, “Life Drawing with AGO Instructor Bogdan Luca”, where he gives the low-down on […]

A reminder that the administrative offices (including Staff and Volunteer Resources) are closed on Monday, February 15th, but the galleries will be hopping! The AGO celebrates Family Day by transforming into the Kids’ Gallery of Ontario (KGO) between 10:30 am and 4 pm. Inspired by Pop Art, the real and “unreal” of everyday objects, and […]

A collection of some fun link’s about Stephan’s  welcome to Toronto (and his Honolulu departure): The Globe and Mail The Toronto Star Pacific Business News Honolulu Magazine    

Hi Volunteers, Here’s the formal press release celebrating our big news this week! – Cheers, Holly   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  JAN. 27, 2016, 1 p.m. EST TORONTO – Stephan Jost has been appointed the Michael and Sonja Koerner Director and CEO of the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), it was announced today. Currently the Director […]

This past Saturday night, the AGO was trending in North America while more than 500 people raised their voices in a Bowie choral tribute at the Gallery.  As choirmasters Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman from Choir! Choir! Choir! led a chorus of Space Oddity, one of Bowie’s most beloved songs, in three-part harmony, the AGO’s […]

​Museums around the world have collected donated Lego bricks to support artist Ai Weiwei in his #legosforweiwei drive, with the Art Gallery of Ontario the first collection point in Canada. In supporting Ai Weiwei, we stood united with artists who are experiencing censorship and discrimination around the world.  The collection wrapped up earlier this month, and […]

TTC discount Metropasses for February are now on sale for $127.25 – 10% off the regular price – and can be purchased at the ticket stations in Granovsky Gluskin Hall (cash or debit only) during Gallery hours. Staff and volunteers must present their I.D. badge. The AGO orders 100 passes per month, so get yours early to avoid disappointment.  Passes […]

AGO Volunteer and Member Exclusive! 20% Discount to Royal Winnipeg Ballet: Going Home Star – Truth and Reconciliation February 5 to 6, 2016 7:30 Performance at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet returns to Toronto with its highly acclaimed production, Going Home Star – Truth and Reconciliation, a unique ballet […]