Hello everyone, There is a fascinating installation of recent acquisitions by Ron Terada opening later today in the Signy Eaton Gallery. Terada basically paints a full chapter from a book written by the artist Jack Goldstein (who also has a painting on view). I encourage you to find a few minutes to “read” the story […]

At last week’s Town Hall, special guest Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole joined Stephan in a conversation about the challenges and opportunities of diversity and inclusion in art museums today. Listen Here.  

In this week’s AGOinsider, we chatted with Youth Council member Rowan Lynch to find out why she loves being a member of the AGO Youth Council. Plus – learn about Tunirrusiangit, an exhibition that presents two iconic Inuit artists; find out about how a unique proposal made Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors extra memorable for one special couple; kick off Pride […]

TTC discount Metropasses for June are now on sale for $131.75 – 10% off the regular price – and can be purchased at the ticket stations in GG Hall (cash or debit only) during Gallery hours. Staff and volunteers must present their I.D. badge. Get yours early to avoid disappointment. Passes will be on sale until June 4, or […]

Four Inuit curators led the exhibition’s development and ground this major retrospective in first person narratives, storytelling, poetry and film This summer, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) welcomes Tunirrusiangit: Kenojuak Ashevak and Tim Pitsiulak, a unique celebration of two iconic Inuit artists as seen through the eyes of four contemporary Inuit curators. Opening in Toronto on June 16, […]

Tuesday May 22, 2018 Hello Everyone, At the Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, Herman Lo, Director, Visitor Experience, announced our annual attendance for 2017/18 – 1,006,618! That’s a lot of people and the highest number in decades. Everyone played a role in welcoming these visitors to the museum last year. I’m pleased that we achieved […]

In this week’s AGOinsider – and during royal wedding fever – read up on a royal visit that Prince Charles made to the AGO many years ago. Plus – attend a workshop and learn about copyright laws in Canada, see pictures of some amazing installations that enchanted guests at AGO Massive, and find out more about the […]

A reminder that the Gallery will be operating on holiday hours on Victoria Day: Monday, May 21 Galleries open 10:30 am to 4 pm Administrative offices closed Thank you to all of volunteers helping us welcome visitors on this Holiday Monday!

Hello Everyone, Don’t forget about our amazing Town Hall special guest next Tuesday at 10am, Dr. Johnnetta Cole. A reminder to please feel free to submit questions in advance to Leila Jamieson Dr. Cole will be speaking on the topic of diversity and inclusion in museums.   PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Cole will also be available for […]

Dear Everyone, We are now just 17 days away from the end of one of the most popular AGO exhibitions ever. To date, over 150,000 tickets for Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors have been booked. The show, which explores the evolution of the celebrated Japanese artist’s immersive Infinity Mirror Rooms, closes on May 27. The last […]