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Artful Conversation – February: Canadian Interventions
Artful Conversation is just what the title promises: an hour of art works and conversation with a Gallery Guide each month, in a selected AGO gallery, around a specific theme. 2nd Friday each month meet in Walker Court at 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 14: Canadian Interventions Gallery Guide Mary Henderson will lead a discussion […]
February at P&D
This month, the Marvin Gelber Print & Drawing Study Centre (“P&D”) takes visitors on a date with Henri Matisse. Open Door – every Wednesday, 1-8 p.m. throughout February, works from the 1920s (odalisques) and the 1940s (cut outs), by Matisse works by other artists in the P&D collection available, by request, until 4:30 p.m. Monthly […]
Nancy Lang, “West Wind” (& More)
I know the painting is familiar to you – that’s Lake Superior III (1923-24) by Lawren Harris, of course – but do you recognize the smiling woman standing next to it? If not, you may soon. She is once again a frequent, appreciative, and highly informed visitor to our Canadian collection. Nancy Lang led the […]
“Just Like Me” — strategy & success
As you probably already know, the new Just Like Me exhibition – in the equally new Kids’ Gallery – is a big hit with 5-12 year olds and their families. Lorrie Ann Smith (manager, Young Audience Engagement and Learning) smiles at the thought. The strategy is working!’ “These families are one of the AGO’s five […]
Get Your Winter Party Ticket Now – You Could Win an iPad
If you purchase your ticket to the AGO staff and volunteer winter party before January 27, you’ll automatically be entered in a draw to win an iPAD!* iPads have been popular prizes for our last two winter parties, but until now, staff and volunteers had to buy a separate raffle ticket for a chance […]
A Message from the Director, Staff & Volunteer Resources: Winter Party Tickets are Now on Sale!
A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR, STAFF & VOLUNTEER RESOURCES Dear Volunteers, What’s happening? Tickets are now on sale for the AGO’s Winter Party on January 27, with this year’s theme being ‘80’s Prom -‘80’s outfits encouraged but not mandatory. All staff and volunteers are invited to attend but due to limited space, outside guests cannot be […]
P&D January Talk – “Date with Kenojuak Ashevak”
This talk series is a monthly presentation in the Marvin Gelber Print and Drawing Study Centre (“P&D”): second Friday of each month prepared and presented by members of the P&D Volunteer Group 11 a.m. – noon; free of charge Friday, January 10 – Date with Kenojuak Ashevak, presenter Ortsana Moraru One of the images […]
New staff / volunteer discount policy 2014
What is happening? Starting December 23, caféAGO will no longer be offering free coffee and tea to staff and volunteers on Mondays. We are also discontinuing the offer of a free small coffee Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00am – 10:30am and 4:30pm – 5:00pm with the purchase of $2.50 or more. In its place, staff […]
David Bowie is volunteers go above and beyond
Congratulations and thanks to our David Bowie is audio guide volunteers! David Bowie is attracted over a hundred volunteers to distribute audio guides and provide assistance to Bowie mega-fans new to the gallery, long-time members, and everyone in between. But the biggest fans may have been the volunteers themselves. Each of the volunteers for the exhibition has a […]
P&D December Talk – “Date With Modernity: 1905-1925”
This talk series is a monthly presentation in the Marvin Gelber Print and Drawing Study Centre (“P&D”): second Friday of each month prepared and presented by members of the P&D Volunteer Group 11 a.m. – noon; free of charge Friday December 13 – Date with Modernity: 1905-1925, presenter Marianne Seger One of the images that […]