Posts by HollyProcktor

AGOinsider: Last chance for Friendship Centre

In this week’s AGOinsider, we go courtside with Brian Jungen.  Plus – learn more about the new works on view in the Nicholas Fodor Gallery, see the long list of art talks and screenings coming to the AGO, and more – all in the latest edition of AGOinsider.  Subscribe to our e-newsletter and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at stories in and around the AGO each week. If […]

Ask Stephan!

Do you have a question you’d like to ask Stephan at the next Town Hall? If so, please write your question on the paper provided in Corridor D, concourse level, and submit it in the envelope. Volunteers, you can also email Cassandra Engineer by 5 pm on Wednesday, August 21. Stephan will make time to answer a selection of questions at the next Employee […]

Update: Our First Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Survey for volunteers

A quick note to say thank you to all of our volunteers who have already completed our first-ever Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Survey. Our participation rate is high and we really appreciate you taking the time to voluntarily answer a few questions! If you haven’t done so already, please consider taking a few moments to […]

Weekly Message from our Director and CEO, Stephan Jost

Friday, August 16, 2019 Hello Everyone, This week we announced our Fall Public Programs including a wide range of talks that examine current issues. Some of the talks sold out in 30 minutes! There are a couple of new installations on view – Karoo Ashevak on the 2nd floor and Mail Art, Break the Rules: […]

Weekly Message from Our Director and CEO, Stephan Jost

Hello Everyone, The David Milne Study Centre was recently renovated and has an enhanced open view out to the park and site line to the Henry Moore sculpture. It is a very inviting space and I have enjoyed seeing visitors linger in it. Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen. In the past […]

Coming next week –

The AGO’s first ever Culture, Diversity & Inclusion survey for volunteers is coming! You will receive an email about this on Tuesday, August 13 and the survey will be available online from August 13 until September 3, 2019. Please help us build our Culture, Diversity and Inclusion strategy with your feedback. What you have to […]

You’re invited to a guided tour of the Brian Jungen exhibition

Interested employees and volunteers are invited to participate in facilitated conversations with AGO Education Officers about Brian Jungen’s work on display in the Zacks pavilion.  There are two timeslots available for booking: Friday, August 16 2:30 pm 3 pm Reserve your spot via email. Space is limited, we’ll do our best to accommodate! NOTE: Each […]

You’re Invited – Join us for our Employee & Volunteer Summer Social

Celebrate summer with tacos! Date: Wednesday, August 14 Time: 4 pm – 6 pm Location: Fleck Family Court (the McCaul St. entrance, just outside Jackman Hall) All AGO employees and volunteers are invited to enjoy a complimentary Taco Bar in the Fleck Family Court, this coming Wednesday. This event is free for employees and volunteers. Please remember to bring your I.D. badges […]

Kent Monkman Gardiner Museum Fundraiser

Spreading the word! We’ve been asked to share this post on behalf of our colleagues at the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Arts, who have organized a fundraiser featuring Kent Monkman. We know Monkman is an amazing speaker and his work is well-loved here at the Gallery (note: discounted volunteer ticket is just for Gardiner volunteers- […]

Introducing our new sustainability initiative

The AGO continues to take steps to further reduce our carbon footprint. Beginning on Tuesday, August 13, the AGO will move to a new, more sustainable water supplier for all outlets (Members’ Lounge, AGO Bistro, caféAGO and the Espresso Bar) and events (internal and external). All sparkling and natural spring water products will now be […]