In anticipation of the April 8th total solar eclipse (https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/This), volunteers are invited to attend a talk (via Zoom) that will feature works from the Print, Drawings, and Photography collections that depict artists’ interpretations of eclipses, moons, and the sun. Join Alexa Greist, Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings and Emily Miller, Research & Collections […]

Hello everyone, We’re breathing new life into an exhibition this week. You may have noticed that new KAWS works were installed throughout the museum. If you haven’t yet noticed them, as always, I encourage you to take a break in the galleries. There are three in total. Look high and low! In addition to the […]

Hello everyone, Last Family Day weekend, nearly 15,400 people visited the AGO – which is amazing! Overall, our attendance is tracking well – as of the end of January, compared to last fiscal year, we have increased our attendance by 43%. All of you have worked hard to make this possible. In what may seem […]

Over two weeks in the summer of 1991, two best friends sat with each other in Toronto sharing quality time. Though they were both artists, in this instance, one played the role of creator, and the other of muse, resulting in the arresting large-scale portrait, June (1991), on view now at the AGO.   Renowned portrait painter […]

Thank you to all of the volunteers who joined us for last Monday’s Behind-the-Scenes Brand talk, exclusively for volunteers. For those that missed it, we’re happy to share this video, recorded at an earlier meeting – there may even be some new insights in here for those volunteers that attended our in-person talk. A special […]

Many thanks to our Education and Public Programs team, who organized and recorded this wonderful presentation. Key highlights: learn a new word! (“tronie”) and insight into Behr’s colour of the year, Peach Fuzz! Listen to the zoom recording for more! …. Thank you so much to Adam Levine, Associate Curator, European Art for joining us, […]

On Monday, February 5 and Tuesday, February 6 the Jackman Hall Staff and Volunteer Entrance and the Annex will be closed for event loading.  Staff and volunteers are asked to please use the main entrance on Dundas St. West to enter and exit the Gallery.    This closure comes in anticipation of upcoming work for the […]

Hello Fellow Volunteers! As Volunteer President, one of my roles is to connect with, advocate for, and build connections across our volunteer program. I’ve been working with Holly and Alain to get oriented, and my early ideas are already taking shape, with exciting initiatives on the horizon. Watch this space! I’m always interested to hear […]

Hello everyone, This week, I’m in NYC attending the annual Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) Director/Trustee Summit. This is an opportunity for AAMD members and invited guests from their Boards of Trustees to share information, knowledge and experience with one another about topics impacting our sector. The conference has a very full agenda and […]

Come visit Prints and Drawings on Wednesday February 14th where love is guaranteed to be in the air! Various valentine-themed works from our prints & drawings vault will be on display. No need to register, just drop-in! Did you know? Prints and Drawings monthly Wednesday afternoon Open Door program is supported by a small team […]