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Don’t Miss Next Week’s Staff & Volunteer Barbeque

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Come out and get to know your colleagues at next Friday’s lunchtime barbeque: Friday, August 22, 11:30 – 1:30 All barbeques will be held in the Pit in front of Jackman Hall, rain or shine and are free for all staff and volunteers. See you there. If you’re interested in volunteering, please email Leila Jamieson […]

Discount CNE Tickets for AGO Staff and Volunteers

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AGO staff and volunteers are invited to take advantage of discount rates on the Canadian National Exhibition this summer from August 15 to September 1. All you have to do is go to the following link: https://secure.ticket-ops.com/Canadian_National_Exhibition/333332ART2014 Access code (if requested): 333332ART2014 Corporate sales rates are as follows: Admission Pass: admission only; $11 Ride All […]

July Events with P&D – Jack Bush

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For the month of July, the Marvin Gelber Print & Drawing Study Centre (P&D) is taking visitors on a date with Jack Bush. OPEN DOOR Every Wednesday, 1 – 8 pm View original works of art from the Prints & Drawings Collection. This month, we will be featuring works by Jack Bush. If you would […]

Artists of the Gallery 8

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This year will mark the 8th annual Artists of the Gallery exhibition, showcasing the extraordinary talents of our AGO staff and volunteers. Thisevent is a unique opportunity to show your art in a public gallery and work together with your colleagues. The exhibition calls for visual or installation art, not much more than 2′ x 2′ […]

Changes in BBQ dates: Friday June 20 BBQ POSTPONED

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Dear Volunteers, Due to unexpected construction beginning this week –  and for a month following near Jackman Hall Pit –  this Friday’s BBQ (Friday, June 20) has unfortunately been postponed. The BBQs will now be held in July, August, and September: Wednesday July 30, 4:30pm – 6:30pm Friday August 22, 11:30am – 1:30pm Tuesday September 2, 11:30am – […]

Old Friends & New Discoveries at the Volunteer Alumni Tea

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On June 10, we put out the welcome mat — plus delectable goodies — for former AGO volunteers at the 2nd annual Volunteer Alumni Tea. “They gave many years of dedicated service to the AGO and are still extremely interested in it,” says Shelagh Barrington, a Gallery Guide and also chair of the Volunteer Alumni. “This tea […]

Reciprocal agreement updated

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The Reciprocal Attractions information for 2014-15 is now available on the blog under “How to use this site.” The reciprocal documents can be found under the “Information” tab by clicking on “Volunteer Recognition.” There are now two documents: one entitled “Toronto Attractions Council Reciprocal Agreement,” and one called “Attractions Ontario Reciprocal Admissions Program.” Hard copies are available in […]

New Volunteer Co-Presidents: Welcoming Ann Wilcox and Debbie Kennedy

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Dear Colleagues, I am very pleased to announce that the Volunteer Executive at its March 6th meeting elected Ann Wilcox and Debbie Kennedy as co-Presidents of the Volunteer Executive. This new role will be effective June 13, 2014 (revised date). Both Ann and Debbie have been volunteers at the AGO for many years as School […]

June Events with P&D

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For the Month of June, the Marvin Gelber Print & Drawing Study Centre is taking visitors on a date with James Tissot.   OPEN DOOR Every Wednesday from 1-8 pm This month, we will be featuring works by James Tissot. If you would like to see prints and drawings from the collection by other artists, […]