What’s happening? Tickets are now available for the AGO’s Annual Staff and Volunteer Winter Party on  Thursday January 21. This year’s theme is “Pop Art” (Pop Art costumes are encouraged (we are a creative bunch!) but not mandatory). Tickets are free – , so get yours from an event committee member today. Tickets will be available […]

Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for the Margaret Machell Study Grant. The Margaret Machell Study Grant gives AGO volunteers an opportunity to build upon their skills and knowledge base in the areas of: excellence in collections; leadership in interpretation; extraordinary visitor welcome. This year, Committee Members Debbie Kennedy (Volunteer President), Barbara Engle […]

Staff and volunteers are invited to a short presentation by Jerome Havre, our current Artist-in-Residence. · Wednesday, January 13th · 11 am – noon · Seminar Room 3 · Coffee/tea will be served. Your lunches are welcome! While in residence at the AGO, Jerome will be working on the production of a long video utilizing […]

This Month’s Programming  at the Marvin Gelber Print & Drawing Study Centre OPEN DOOR WEDNESDAYS Every Wednesday from 1-8pm View original works of art from the Prints & Drawings Collection. This month, we will be featuring a selection of works by Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec If you would like to see prints and […]

A Quick Reminder of our Holiday Hours Tuesday December 22 10:30 am – 5 pm Wednesday December 23 10:30 am – 9 pm Thursday December 24 10:30 am – 3 pm Friday December 25 CLOSED Saturday December 26 10:30 am – 4 pm Sunday December 27 10:30 am – 5:30 pm Monday December 28 10:30 […]

TTC discount Metropasses for January are now on sale for $127.25 – 10% off the regular price – and 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. The AGO orders 100 passes per month, so get yours early to avoid disappointment.  Passes will […]

THANK  YOU  to everyone who donated items to AGO Gives Back, our charity drive in support of Syrian Refugees in Toronto. Mina Bines, our Manager of Corporate and Public Affairs, wanted to share the following photo, of our donations making their way to CultureLink, the organization that is helping to distribute clothing and goods to […]

When the Women’s Committee of the AGO was inaugurated in 1945, Margaret Machell was appointed as the staff person to work with the committee, an association lasting 25 years. Margaret was greatly respected by both the committee and the staff and they were pleased to see her become Keeper of the Grange, a position she […]

On Wednesday, November 25, join us in the Library & Archives for the monthly drop-in, Unshelved from 4 to 7 pm. AGO rare book librarian Larry Pfaff will host “Turner as Illustrator”, with a display of books illustrated with original engravings by JMW Turner. The books are from the Library’s rare book collection, and include […]

Dear Volunteers, The AGO will be joining museums from around the world in supporting Ai Weiwei in his #legosforweiwei drive.  In supporting Ai Weiwei, we stand united with artists who are experiencing censorship and discrimination around the world. What’s this all about? Read the backstory, here:  http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/weiwei-lego-fan-bricks-1.3296141 The #legosforweiwei Drive The #legosforweiwei drive launches Friday, […]