It’s time to add more books to your reading list this Fall. The Toronto Book Awards recently announced its 2023 shortlist of literary titles. Established by Toronto City Council in 1974, the award recognizes books of literary merit that are evocative of Toronto.  Out of the record-setting 105 submissions, we’re thrilled to share that Moving […]

We’re looking forward to meeting once again with Cian Knights, our Manager of Diversity & Inclusion. Cian will be presenting an overview of the Gallery’s current DEIA initiatives and progress, which will help set the stage for our continued learning, this Fall. Thank you to Cian for joining us! (note: this session will be recorded […]

From Tuesday, September 19, to Wednesday, September 20, the AGO’s outdoor bronze sculptures will be receiving some TLC!   Brian Jungen’s Couch Monster: Sadzěʔ yaaghęhch’ill (2022), located on Dundas and McCaul, and Henry Moore’s Two Forms (1996-1969), located in Grange Park, will be receiving routine maintenance from the Conservation Team in the form of:  Please be aware that the Conservation Team will be […]

Hello Everyone, Every morning when I walk into the museum, I am often greeted by Facilities Services staff who are working hard to present a beautiful and clean AGO for our public. A big part of the visitor journey includes experiencing a pristine, well-maintained building. The fact that this is what our visitors encounter does […]

Hello volunteers! I’m excited to share this video of the KAWS Family Exhibition Launch. These meetings are new to the Gallery, and an opportunity for staff and volunteers to see the work it takes to bring an exhibition to life. In this video, we meet the project management and design team, preview the layout, and […]

The Métis artist discusses using family photo albums to explore her identity in new exhibition A stroll through the latest exhibition in the AGO’s J.S. McLean Centre for Indigenous + Canadian Art is an intimate experience, almost like you’re walking through a family photo album or a personal journal. That’s because, in a sense, you […]

Hello Everyone, I am pleased to let you know that we’ve hired our new Chief, Finance & Operating Officer. This is a very large and important portfolio that comprises Financial Services, Information Technology, Protection Services, Facility Services, and Plant & Building Infrastructure. Linda Coslovi will be joining the AGO on Monday, September 18th. She holds […]

A new release on the National Film Board’s online site, watch this documentary about incredible Toronto ink maker, Jason Logan. Hello volunteers! I thought you might all enjoy this amazing documentary about how ink is made! 1 hr, 49 minutes, of pure wonder. Enjoy! – Holly Click on the link, HERE to watch at your […]

Artist Otobong Nkanga highlights the cost of deep-sea resource extraction   Around four degrees Celsius, pitch-black, and unbearable pressures — the ocean’s bathypelagic zone seems inhospitable.   Yet, life persists in what is more commonly known as the midnight zone, an ocean area 1,000 to 4,000 meters below sea level. In Unearthed – Midnight (2021), currently on view […]

Hello everyone, As we get ready for a busy fall season I am reflecting on the change that is happening at the AGO. Five years ago we launched our 10-year strategic plan. Think about what we’ve accomplished in the past 5 years in terms of collection growth, changes to our exhibitions and programs, and the […]