Join us for (the return of) the AGO Volunteer Annual Party! Enjoy an evening of light fare in the AGO Bistro in celebration of our volunteers! (charcuterie-style platters of cheese, antipasto, pastries and desserts (*cash bar) Hosted by Director and CEO Stephan Jost, Volunteer President Maya Kotlarenko, Holly Procktor, Coordinator, Volunteers, your departmental Managers and […]

Hello everyone, Yesterday there were some “big vibes” (Audrey Hudson’s words) in the museum on all levels. There was a media preview for Wolfgang Tillmans: To Look without Fear. On the Concourse level, there were various courses in the Gallery School and disco dancing in WFLC. On the first floor Modern galleries, we had OCADU creative writing students […]

Hello volunteers! It’s that time of year again. After a pandemic hiatus, AGO summer art camps promise to be back in full force this year, and our Education and Programming team have asked for our help in collecting (clean) recycled supplies: Many thanks everyone! – Studio Programs

Hello Everyone, What’s happening?  The Espresso Bar in the Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Sculpture Atrium – Reopening Thursday, April 27 The Norma Ridley Members’ Lounge – Reopening Wednesday, May 24 Questions? 

Hello everyone, Earlier this week, I announced that Lisa Clements is leaving the AGO after almost 14 years. I really want to emphasize Lisa’s contributions to the organization and thank her for her incredible efforts. I also want to assure everyone that we’ll have a plan in place during the transition period when Lisa steps away. […]

Wednesday, April 12, 6 pm Walker Court Join us for a special evening to celebrate the opening of internationally-renowned artist Wolfgang Tillmans‘ retrospective To look without fear.  We stay open late to dance the night away with Nino Brown of Yes Yes Y’all and DJ Robert Alfons of Canadian electronic ensemble TR/ST. Artist in attendance. 6 pm  […]

Hello everyone, I am writing to share that after nearly 14 years of amazing accomplishments and collaboration, Lisa Clements, Chief, Communications & Brand, has decided to leave the AGO.   Those of you who know Lisa well will not be surprised that this decision did not come easily, given her extraordinary commitment to the AGO […]

Hello everyone, A very big THANK YOU to all of you for contributing to a successful March Break last week – especially Education & Programming, Visitor Experience and Facility Services. Overall attendance was quite positive – close to 27,500 visitors in total, averaging 3,053 per day. This was considerably higher than last year and I […]

A quick note to remind volunteers we are in the final weeks of Leonard Cohen: Everybody Knows. This exhibition closes April 10. We have a lot of Cohen notebooks left! So if you’re a gallery guide out on the floor, please feel free to share these widely, and a note to all volunteers: feel free […]

Hello everyone, March Break is ready to kick into gear this weekend at the AGO. The focus will be on artmaking and family friendly activities, with our Art Carts out in full force. For more information, check out https://ago.ca/events/march-break. I hope that those who are taking vacation days over the next couple of weeks have […]