Hello Volunteers, Our in house I.T. team has been working hard, since the Fall cyberattack, to restore AGO systems and data, while strengthening security. The link below leads to a folder called Launch Videos that has now been updated to include our recent Staff & Volunteer Town Hall, celebrating AGO’s 125th Birthday. This was a particularly meaningful […]

Hello everyone, On Wednesday night we celebrated the opening of Naoko Matsubara in company with the 88-year-old artist herself. There was a warm feeling to the event. The woodcut prints and video installation are beautiful and poetic and I hope that you take the time to enjoy the exhibition. Tonight, we celebrate the opening of Allison Katz: Inner Momentum. […]

Naoko Matsubara A career-spanning presentation of 20 exuberant woodcut prints by one of Canada’s leading printmakers, in her first solo exhibition at the AGO, Naoko Matsubara demonstrates her masterful handling of the medium, exploring personal and art historical subjects. Composed of vibrant, complementary colours animated with incisions and wood grain, anchoring the exhibition is Tagasode (2014), a […]

This week, Stephan hosted a group of our longest-serving volunteers for an informal coffee & Director’s chat in the Espresso Bar. Oh, the memories that were shared! For the record (from the top of the table, clockwise): = 282 combined years of volunteer service (!!!) It was really quite moving to see everyone together. Mary, […]

An enclosed space for AGO staff & volunteer bicycle parking is now available at the southwest corner of the building, along Beverly Street. To access and use the bike enclosure, staff and volunteers must first sign the AGO Bike Enclosure Waiver. After signing this agreement, users will receive the bike enclosure code. This code is intended […]

On Wednesday, July 30, the AGO will unveil Moments Contained (2023), a newly acquisitioned sculpture by internationally renowned artist Thomas J Price. This sculpture will be installed near Brian Jungen’s Couch Monster: Sadzěʔ yaaghęhch’ill (2022), on the corner of McCaul Street and Dundas Street West.  On Monday, July 14, preparations for the installation will begin. Read below to learn […]

Hello Volunteers, The Ontario Science Centre has kindly invited AGO staff and volunteers to attend their Northern Lights Webinar, taking place on: In this webinar, colleagues at the Ontario Science Centre will be sharing content about the science behind what causes the Northern Lights, programming ideas and considerations if you want to host a viewing […]

Hello everyone, Every week when I write this weekly message there are new things going on at the AGO. New this week and valid through to September 2, 2025 is the Canada Strong Pass. This is an initiative from the Federal Government that provides free or discounted access to museums and galleries, Parks Canada visits, […]

The AGO is participating in the Canada Strong Pass, an initiative from the Federal Government that provides free or discounted admission to attractions and parks throughout the country.  The Canada Strong Pass will be valid at the AGO until Tuesday, September 2. Read below to learn how Gallery admission for children, teens and youth who live […]

Hello Everyone, Thank you to all who attended the Town Hall in celebration of the AGO’s 125th Birthday this past Monday. I hope you enjoyed the presentations and cupcakes as much as I did! I told a personal story about my daughter Monique and I meeting the artist Rita Letendre at the opening of Rita Letendre: Fire and Light in […]