Posts by HollyProcktor
Comic Illustration Performances Complement Emily Carr Exhibition
As part of Seneca’s sponsorship of the AGO exhibition From the Forest to the Sea: Emily Carr in British Columbia, students from the College’s Independent Illustration diploma program have been creating “live comics” in response to the exhibition during the AGO’s free Wednesday nights, April 15th and 22nd. Don’t miss the remaining two nights: April […]
AGO’s People’s Choice: Top Ten Artworks Announced
Last November the AGO launched People’s Choice, a project that allowed our visitors to vote for their favourite artworks from the collection. The votes have been tallied and here are the AGO People’s Choice Top Ten! 1. Christi Belcourt, The Wisdom of the Universe, 2014 2. Augustus Edwin John, The Marchesa Casati, 1919. 3. […]
Town Hall All-Staff and Volunteer Meeting – Wednesday
TOWN HALL For all Staff & Volunteers Wednesday, April 15 2:00 – 3:30 am in Baillie Court Director’s Welcome Fiscal Update Grange Park Revitalization Strategic Plan Update Q&A Coffee/tea at 1:45, special thanks to Food & Beverage. Come early – avoid lineups.
Share Your Bright Ideas! 2015 Contest Launch
It’s time once again to share your suggestions through our annual submission contest Bright Ideas. This contest is open to all staff and volunteers and offers a chance to make a difference at the AGO. This year, we want to know, “How can we make visitors feel more welcome at the AGO?” The winner of […]
You’re invited: Exhibition Opening and Artist Talk for Stephen Andrews POV
Stephen Andrews POV is the largest solo exhibition by one of Toronto’s leading contemporary artists. Trained as a photographer, Andrews has been practicing since the late 1970s, exploring topics as varied as AIDS, surveillance, war, memory and chaos theory. Featuring works on paper, photographs and 21 large paintings—six of which will make their debuts at […]
April 12 – 18: Happy National Volunteer Week!
Happy National Volunteer Week! April 12 – 18 National Volunteer Week is a week-long celebration where registered charities, not-for-profit organizations and volunteer centres pause to thank and recognize their volunteers. On behalf of the Gallery, your staff supports, our visitors and your fellow volunteers, I want to say THANK YOU to all of our wonderful, dedicated and […]
A Message from Matthew Teitelbaum, our Director and CEO
Hello Volunteers, Staff and volunteers who were at the AGO this morning were called into a meeting just before noon so that Matthew could share the following news with us. Matthew has just scheduled an All Staff and Volunteer Meeting for tomorrow, Friday April 10 at 10:00am in Baillie Court, so that he can meet […]
Gallery School Donations
DONATIONS WELCOMED! Have you begun “spring cleaning” yet? The Gallery School is looking for items that can be used for various art programs. If you have any of the following, please leave them in the bin provided in the volunteer lounge (on the shelf in the coat check area) Synthetic yarns: any acrylic yarns are welcome […]
National Volunteer Week 2015
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK 2015 Sunday April 12 – Saturday April 18 National Volunteer Week is a week-long celebration where registered charities, not-for-profit organizations, and volunteer centres pause to thank and recognize their volunteers. Here at the Gallery, we’re busily preparing new programming exclusively for you, our volunteers, that celebrates the ideas and innovations of folks working behind-the-scenes, where […]
AGO Operating Hours for Easter Weekend
A reminder that the Gallery will be operating on Holiday Hours on Good Friday, April 3, as follows: Easter Friday, April 3: · Galleries open 10 am to 4 pm · shopAGO open 10 am to 4 pm · Food outlets close at 3:30 pm · Administrative offices closed Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April […]