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 […]

Hello Everyone, In a couple of weeks, we will be opening Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm. I have been watching our extraordinary crew install the show and I believe it will prove to be popular. Take care, Stephan P.S. We are currently constructing the bridge between the Dani Reiss Modern and Contemporary Gallery and the […]

Hello Volunteers,  Coming soon!  The AGO is the latest organization to partner with Bloomberg Connects – a free digital guide to hundreds of cultural organizations around the world that makes it easy to access and engage with arts and culture from mobile devices, anytime, anywhere. Simple and easy to download via a new app (& […]

David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ (1950-2026) was an acclaimed Inuvialuk sculptor. His works ranged in scale and material – from intimate figures to three-meter installations, incorporating steel, stone, whale bone, Italian alabaster, computer parts and Brazilian soapstone. The Gallery’s online magazine, Foyer revisits this 2023 interview with Piqtoukun, where he shared details about the process […]

The Norma Ridley Members’ Lounge will be temporarily closed for refurbishment starting Sunday, February 8, until Tuesday, March 17. The Members’ Lounge will re-open on Wednesday, March 18.   How will this impact staff and volunteers?   Questions?   Please reach out to Herman Lo, Senior Director, Visitor Experience & Commercial Enterprises, at [email protected] or Warren Wilson, Director, Facility Services, at [email protected]  

Hello everyone, I am writing from New York City where I spent part of the week with the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) at the annual Director/Trustee Summit. In a turbulent time, these meetings provide perspective. We are all navigating uncertainties in the cultural sector. We discussed topics such as resilience, strategic thinking, creative leadership, […]