Hello Volunteers, The team at Living Luxe Design Show have once again generously offered complimentary daytime tickets for AGO volunteers to attend the show at Toronto Congress Centre from April 17-19! If interested, please email AGO’s Kelly Dundas at [email protected] and let her know how many tickets you require. Kelly will provide you with PDF tickets, […]

Hello everyone, It is one of my favourite weeks of the year. The museum is full of visitors of all ages enjoying current exhibitions and art-making activities side-by-side. The energy in the galleries during March Break is special. I had lunch from the new menu in the refreshed Members’ Lounge and the food was excellent. The […]

It’s Official – save the date for the Volunteer Annual Party! Please join me, Director & CEO, Stephan Jost, Volunteer President Barbara Glaser, your fellow volunteers, staff supports and special guests as we come together to recognize and celebrate your volunteer service. Details to come! Holly (-volunteer resources)

Dear Volunteers, An organization’s culture is strengthened when staff and volunteers embody shared values in their everyday work and volunteering. These ideas shape the habits, behaviours, and language that influence how individuals engage with one another. Led by Laura Quinn, Director of Communications, this presentation will introduce the AGO’s four core values: Respect, Openness, Collaboration, and […]

Hello Everyone, Change is constant at the AGO as everywhere. Again, I want to thank Julian for 8 amazing years as Deputy Director & Chief Curator. I think it is important – especially when things move quickly – to slow down and take pride in our accomplishments. Last Saturday, we hosted the public opening of Edna Taçon: […]

In the information era, the concept of the multi-hyphenate creative is commonplace. For a variety of reasons, many young artists often shift laterally between mediums and career focuses. In the early 20th century, this was a far more radical notion – one of the many reasons why the life and work of Canadian artist Edna Taçon […]

Hello Volunteers! Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm is here! If you’ve been in the Gallery this week, you’ve noted that staff and volunteers have been warmly received in the show, and included in Members’ early access. Additionally, if you would enjoy an exclusive viewing opportunity, feel free to drop-in on Monday February […]

Hello Volunteers- please enjoy this interview submitted by Gallery Guide Shelagh Barrington. Shelagh and Robert will be participating in this year’s National Docent Symposium. Read on! – Holly Welcome Robert and thank you for sharing time so that AGO volunteers, and our NDS members get to know a little more about you and your goals […]

Please join us for an this exhibition tour organized exclusively for all AGO volunteers, with AGO’s own Jim Shedden, Curator, Special Projects & Director of Publishing. Jim organized the exhibition for its stop here in Toronto: WEDNESDAY MARCH 25, 6:00pm – 7:00pm All Volunteers Welcome / no rsvp required Meet in-gallery (5th floor) Jim has […]

Hello Everyone, Valentine’s Day and Family Day are coming up and while many are ready for a long weekend, many others are ready to welcome thousands of visitors to the AGO over 3 busy days. Thank you to our colleagues – staff and volunteer – who will be here to help make the long weekend […]