Posts by HollyProcktor
AGO Holiday Hours
Gallery open Monday, Dec. 24 and Monday, Dec. 31; early closures Wednesday, Dec. 12 and Wednesday, Dec. 26 The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is making changes to its visitor hours in December to accommodate special events and allow visitors more time to spend with art this holiday season. The AGO’s Free Wednesday […]
AGO Kitchen’s Annual Winter Bake Sale
It’s that time of year again: the AGO elves (oops, bakers!) are busily baking for the Holiday season. Each year, our Kitchen prepares seasonal goodies available exclusively for purchase by AGO staff and volunteers. We know our long-standing volunteers look forward to this tradition, year after year. For new volunteers, this is your opportunity to enjoy […]
2013 All Staff and Volunteer Meetings (Town Halls) Dates Announced – Mark Your Calendars
The Schedule for 2013 Town Hall Meetings (All Staff and Volunteer Meetings) has just been released. Mark your calendars with the following: What are the dates? Thursday, February 21, 10:30 am – 12 noon Friday, April 26, 10:30 am – 12 noon Tuesday, July 30, 2 – 3:30 pm Wednesday, November 6, 2 – 3:30 pm […]
One Week of Special Discounts, Just for You
This year, shopAGO’s annual Members Shopping Week runs from Tuesday November 20 through to Friday November 25. Note our earlier shopping hours during the week – shopAGO, shopAGOkids and the satellite shop will all open at 10am. Volunteers can enjoy a special 20% discount on all jewellery for this week only, and discounts on almost everything else […]
Open Training Sessions for Volunteers
Every once in a while, Doris Van Den Brekel, Coordinator of the Gallery Guides, is able to open the Gallery Guide training sessions for ALL volunteers to enjoy. Doris invites you to attend the following: Stories of Art Conservation at the AGO Monday November 26, 10:00am – 12:00pm in JackmanHall OR (offered again) on Tuesday […]
cafeAGO Open for Monday Lunches Beginning November 19
caféAGO will be open on Mondays for staff and volunteers, again this winter – beginning next Monday, November 19. Enjoy lunch in the café at a special 30% discount when you present your staff or volunteer badge. Café hours during the pilot project are 10 am to 2 pm, so no need to bundle […]
Get your Flu Shot at the AGO: Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinic – Wednesday November 28. RSVP to Register.
The seasonal flu vaccination clinic for staff and volunteers will be held this month: Wednesday, November 28 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Volunteer Centre Important change for this year: Due to health regulations, we are only permitted to schedule 3 people per 15 minute period. This means that we will be less likely to accommodate […]
Grange Prize Winner Announced!
Jo Longhurst Wins The Grange Prize 2012 Public vote awards U.K. artist $50,000 prize for contemporary photography The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) and Aeroplan, an Aimia company, are pleased to announce that the public has chosen British photographer Jo Longhurst as the winner of The Grange Prize 2012. Longhurst was selected over […]
Our Next “Town Hall” All Staff & Volunteer Meeting: Wednesday November 7, 10:00am – 11:30am
Hi everyone, For new-to-the-AGO volunteers, Town Hall meetings are a great way to keep informed of general gallery business. The gallery holds these meetings at alternative times each month, to try and reach as broad a base of employees/volunteers as possible. This month, we’re holding the Town Hall meeting at 10:00am, to try and accomodate […]
Preparing for Extreme Weather – When in Doubt, Call the Emergency Hotline
Volunteers, As the season of inclement weather approaches , now is as good a time as ever to remind you about our Emergency Hotline. If, for any reason (weather, disaster, etc.) you’re unsure about whether the gallery is open or closed, make the Emergency Hotline your first call. No matter what happens, this line is updated […]