Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that the AGO’s Conservation Centre will now be named the Michael & Sonja Koerner Centre for Conservation in honour of Michael and Sonja Koerner. The Koerners’ remarkable contribution, originally committed during Transformation AGO, brings new technology, expertise and sustainability to the AGO’s art conservation program.  Michael and Sonja […]

In this week’s AGOinsider, find out more about an exciting exhibition of Impressionist works coming to the AGO next February. Featuring masterpieces from around the world, the show reflects the changing city of late 1800s Paris through the eyes of such artists as Monet, Pissarro and others. Plus – explore some intriguing art headlines, have a look […]

Congratulations to Evelina Petrauskas, graphic designer in Marketing & Design Studio, who has won an Applied Arts Design Award for her work on the AGO’s recent exhibition Florine Stettheimer: Painting Poetry. This award was earned in the category “Environmental/Signage – Series,” for the introduction and information panels designed for the exhibition. Launched in 1992, the Applied Arts […]

Dear Colleagues, Yesterday’s event at Yonge & Finch was tragic and difficult to understand. The loss of human life is sad and the injured will have a long road to recovery. While it impacts all of us, if you have been personally effected, please make sure you take care of yourself and know you can […]

In honour of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, volunteer Ruth Kenins shares her decade-long passion for the AGO library with AGOinsider. Plus – welcome back to The West Wind, enjoy an infinity cocktail, find out more about the exhibition Käthe Kollwitz: Art and Life, and more – all in this week’s AGOinsider. Subscribe to our e-newsletters and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at news in and […]

​ As we recognize National Volunteer Week here at the Gallery, we wanted to acknowledge Mary Henderson, who celebrates 50 years as an AGO Volunteer. We chatted with Mary to find out more about her time here, and what she’s experienced in this exciting role. What made you decide to volunteer with the AGO? I […]

Hello Everyone, A big, massive thanks to everyone involved with AGO Massive, our annual fundraiser that raises $320,000 in support of Gallery activities. Last night, the Gallery was transformed for AGO Massive Illusion. The event was sold out and featured 8 artists’ installations, 5 DJs, interactive photo ops and more. AGO Massive plays an important […]

Throughout the Look:Forward project we’ll be keeping you in the loop with regular updates so you know when galleries are closing and re-opening. Newly Installed: Last week, Tom Thomson’s iconic The West Wind joined other Canadian works in Fudger Rotunda. Also added is the intriguing Old Sun by Adrian Stimson. Adrian was recently awarded the […]

National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate and thank Canada’s 12.7 million volunteers! Here at the AGO, we’re programming a special week of talks and tours, to give you a glimpse of museum work, behind-the-scenes. We’re excited to announce this year’s line-up. There’s no need to register for talks and tours; just drop in! […]