The AGO’s March Break programming runs Saturday March 9- Sunday March 17, from 10:30 am to 4 pm daily. Bring your little ones to the AGO and join artists Natalie Ferguson and Toby Gillies for an immersive art installation and family art-making experience. March break activities are free with general admission, and visitors can save $10 off the cost of […]

Friday, March 1, 2019 Hello Everyone, We had a packed house at the Curators’ Circle event on Tuesday night. Caroline Shields gave a very impressive talk on Impressionism and the audience loved it. At the managers’ meeting on Monday, I spoke about the AGO’s brand. We are moving forward with more engaged conversations about a […]

Dear Volunteers, We have a number of volunteers in our program who have shared they have trouble with scents.  People with scent sensitivity can suffer headaches, nausea, dizziness and a general feeling of unwellness. For the benefit of all, let’s try and remember to refrain from using scented products in the Gallery. Some helpful hints: […]

Please join us in congratulating Sasha on her exciting new adventure as we celebrate on: Friday March 01 3:00pm – 5:00pm Marvin Gelber Print and Drawing Study Centre  (Prints & Drawings) After 8 years with the AGO, Sasha has been appointed the Director and CEO of the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. Since her […]

Hello Volunteers, Thank you for supporting cafeAGO! The caféAGO team kindly reminds you to return dishes, cutlery and glassware to the café after each use. With another busy season underway, the café needs enough dishes to serve our guests and to continue with our green initiatives to reduce waste and disposable packaging. On a recent […]

Hello Everyone,   It is wonderful to see so many people in the galleries this week, and also in the shop and food outlets. Happy visitors are a testament to everyone’s ability to deliver great customer service.   This week, the Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees met to provide input on the new […]

Dear Colleagues, It is with pride that I announce that Sasha Suda, Curator of European Art and the R. Fraser Elliot Chair of Prints and Drawings, has been appointed the Director and CEO of the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. This is an undeniably exciting opportunity for Sasha. I have been supportive of her […]

Did you know? • Every year in Canada, more than 42,000 workers are injured due to falls • For slips and trips, 67% of falls happen on the same level Common causes of slips: • Occur from little traction between footwear and walking surface • Weather hazards, wet or oily surfaces, spills, loose mats How […]

Employees and volunteers will receive two free passes to the upcoming exhibition Impressionism in the AGO of Industry: Monet, Pissarro and More, which opens to the public Saturday, February 16. Volunteers, your departmental coordinator will distribute the passes to you starting this week, in the way that works best for your department. We are also pleased to share a […]

Due to inclement weather and to ensure everyone has a chance to attend, today’s Town Hall has been postponed. A new date has yet to be announced. Picture Day will continue as scheduled. Between 12 and 2 pm, AGO photographers will be in Baillie Court to take new photos of employees and volunteers. Drop by to […]