Posts by HollyProcktor
FREE Documentary Film Screenings for Volunteers & Staff: Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry
Dear Colleagues, What is happening? Mark your calendars to get inspired and learn more about the artist behind the provocative exhibition Ai Weiwei: According to What? which opens at the AGO August 17, 2013. You are invited to an exclusive free staff and volunteer screening of the acclaimed documentary Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry. Who […]
NEW for Volunteers: shopAGO Books Discount, All the Time! (not just for Book Weeks)
NEW for Volunteers: Books Discount, All the Time! We are pleased to announce that as of February 1st volunteers are welcome to take advantage of their book discount at any time, (there will be no more book discount weeks – the intention is for this discount to apply at any time, until further notice). As […]
Patti Smith to Perform at the AGO in March 2013: Tickets Go On Sale Friday, February 8 at 10:00am
In conjunction with the upcoming photography exhibition Patti Smith: Camera Solo, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) will present two live performances by legendary artist Patti Smith on March 7, 2013. An Evening of Words and Song with Patti Smith will be part of the March lineup for the AGO’s popular 1st Thursdays program, with two separate performances at 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 […]
West Wind Comes off View for Conservation Treatment
Tom Thomson’s The West Wind will not be on display for the next few months as it undergoes conservation treatment to address its aging varnish. The AGO’s Conservation and Curatorial team will examine and treat the painting. The varnish was applied some 40 years ago, and will need to be removed and replaced with a stable varnish that […]
Volunteer Book Week: Monday January 14 – Sunday January 20, 2013
Next week is Volunteer Book Week: Enjoy a 25% discount on all books, for one week only! Volunteer badge ID must be shown at point of purchase No special orders One book per title No holds Please understand that if an exhibition catalogue is missing from the sales floor it is due to circumstances beyond […]
Artists of the Gallery: The 7th Annual Staff and Volunteer Exhibition. Call to Artists!
Artists of the Gallery (AOTG VII) It’s that time of year again! An opportunity to exhibit your work in the 7th Annual AGO Staff and Volunteer Exhibition At the Hangman Gallery 756 Queen Street East (South Riverdale) Tuesday March 5 – Sunday March 24, 2013 Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, noon – 5:00pm Opening Reception […]
FIRE SAFETY PLAN – VOLUNTEER EXIT ROUTES
Dear Staff and Volunteers, What is happening? The AGO’s Fire Safety Plan has been updated and it is critical that everyone review the following instructions in the event of a fire or emergency. Prevention is key to keeping us all safe. Where is the AGO’s holding area if we are evacuated from the building? […]
A Message from Education & Public Programming – AGO Art Days Planned in Event of School Closure
Dear Staff and Volunteer Colleagues, What is happening? The AGO is offering Art Days, a program designed for Toronto District School Board students who may be affected by school closures as a result of the rotating job action by elementary school teachers. Why are we launching this program? As you know, families are an […]
Roald Nasgaard lecture for all volunteers
All volunteers (and staff) are welcome to attend the following two talks next week, sponsored by funds raised during the National Docent Symposium here at the AGO in 2009. (Please note: the presentation will be the same for each lecture. By offering twice, we are simply hoping to provide more access). No RVSP necessary; just drop […]
Temporary Closing of the David Milne Study Centre for Floor Repair (anticipated reopening: no later than December 21, 2012)
What is happening? We are closing the Milne Study Centre to the public today – December 6 – so that we can re-level flooring near the vertical art storage cabinet. When will it reopen? We anticipate reopening no later than Friday, December 21. Why is the floor being redone if it is relatively new? A […]