Hello everyone, I am writing to share an important update from the Director’s Office. Recent global conflicts and events have impacted the cultural sector and have brought important topics to the fore, including freedom of political thought and artistic expression. The AGO is not alone in grappling with such complex issues. Creating a forum and […]

Starting in January 2024, the AGO Library will be open to the public on Wednesdays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and by appointment on Thursdays and Fridays. Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday we are closed. Access to rare books, archives and special collections is always by appointment. To request an appointment, please send an […]

Hello everyone, Annabelle Selldorf is our design architect for the Dani Reiss Modern and Contemporary Gallery. She is part of a team including Don Schmitt of Diamond Schmitt, executive architect, and Brian Porter of Two Row, Indigenous architect. Earlier this week I listened to an interesting podcast called “Time Sensitive” featuring Annabelle – linked HERE. […]

Hello Volunteers! This week in the lounge, we were talking exhibitions (as usual!) and Gallery Guide Rochelle Baum led us to a great additional learning resource she found for Life Between Islands: Caribbean British Art, 1950s-Now. This exhibition, currently on view at the AGO, is circulated by the Tate in London, England. All museums tend […]

Sharing news of recent retirements of the wonderful Gillian McIntyre, and Donald Rance. We know volunteers have long enjoyed both presentations and research help from Donald and Gillian – for so many of us they also feel like family! We will all miss their presence and amazing institutional history. Gillian McIntyre, Interpretive Planner  Gillian has […]

It’s that time of year again – the days of winter storm season, inclement and changing weather patterns are upon us. Please take note of the Gallery’s Emergency Phone Number: 416 977 5249 This number will be updated immediately if a decision is made that affects the AGO’s hours of operations. Should there be a […]

Hello volunteers, sharing this update on the National Docent Symposium (Fall 2024), for AGO Gallery Guide and NDS Rep, Shelagh Barrington (please direct any further questions her way!) – cheers, Holly, volunteer resources Are you interested in attending the National Docent Symposium but require funding to do so? The NDS Council is soliciting Education Grant applications […]

Hello volunteers! Starting this week, Monday, January 8, a portion of the “Teal Seating Area” on the Concourse Level (area outside the entry to the volunteer lounge) will be closed and converted into a holding area for art crates from the KAWS: FAMILY exhibition.   Due to upcoming construction for the Dani Reiss Modern and Contemporary […]

Hello Everyone, A short note to say best wishes to all for the new year, and to thank everyone, again, for the work we achieved together in 2023. The holiday season was very busy at the AGO – I visited three times, and the building was bursting with enthusiastic visitors. Indeed, our attendance was roughly […]

Hello everyone, We are getting close to the end of the year – and there is still one more exhibition being launched before we get there. Casa Susanna, currently being installed on the main floor, opens on December 23 and features photographs from the mid-1950s to the late 1960s created by a network of crossdressers […]