Did you know? In any given year, 1 in 5 people in Canada will personally experience a mental health problem or illness. What is Mental health? Mental Health refers to our mental well-being emotions, thoughts and feelings, ability to solve problems and overcome difficulties and our understanding of the world around us. What is Mental Illness? Mental Illness is […]

We hope everyone had a wonderful time at this past Friday night’s Volunteer Annual Party. Our staff photographer, Jennifer Rowsom, longtime volunteer favourite, prepared her own photo gallery for us, through smugmug, linked below: https://gallery.jenniferrowsom.com/AGO/AGO-Volunteer-Party-2019/ password:  AGO From there, you can download individual photos to your own computer to save and print Enjoy! -Volunteer Resources  […]

In the coming weeks, all employees, volunteers, interns, contractors, and trustees will receive new two-sided I.D. badges with updated colour-coded graphics and new art-based lanyards featuring works from the AGO Collection. As a sneak-peek, we’re happy to share the artworks that appear on your lanyards: Employees will now wear red badges and lanyards featuring Guido […]

Spoil your mom this Mother’s Day…or spoil yourself! For a limited time, AGO employees and volunteers are invited to save 25% on Cirque Du Soleil’s ALEGRIA and get a bonus drink & popcorn (price level 1, 2 & 3) on weekdays shows only. This offer is valid from May 2 until May 12th inclusively. See Alegria, between September […]

Dear Colleagues, What’s happening? Registration opens today for a special employee and volunteer preview of Yayoi Kusama’s INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM: LET’S SURVIVE FOREVER. This is an opportunity for employees and volunteers to see the artwork before it opens to the public, so everyone is encouraged to sign up. The preview will take place on Monday, […]

As you know, we are working to update the AGO’s  visual identity. The next stage of our brand update will be our I.D. badges. In the coming weeks, all employees, volunteers, interns and contractors will receive new two-sided badges with updated colour-coded graphics, new art-based lanyards and a badge holder. As we update our security procedures, […]

Hello Everyone, I am thrilled about the upcoming launch of our Access Model. We are breaking down barriers to art and making the AGO more welcoming and inclusive through the introduction of 25 and under free and our $35 annual pass. This initiative involves all AGO employees and volunteers. Since you last heard about this […]

Hello Everyone, The Vija Celmins installation looks amazing. The works are beautiful and it is the perfect exhibit for people who are seeking quiet moments to reflect and experience the power of extraordinary art. Please make sure you visit this exhibition once it opens on May 4.   I have been enjoying many lunches and […]

The Food and Beverage Events team is hosting a private event on Monday, April 29, 2019. This event takes place in Walker Court, Galleria Italia, Atrium, Jackman Hall, Baillie Court, All 3 Seminar roomsand some gallery spaces. Please avoid using these areas between 8:15 am and 5 pm so that our event team can focus on making the private event a great experience for its […]

Please be advised that there will be intermittent access interruptions to the Chalmers Elevator on Monday, Apr. 29 from 7 am to approximately 3 pm for a security systems upgrade. Should you have any questions, please contact Robert Porporino, Protection Services Director, 416 979 6660 ext. 305.