Dear Volunteers: Every year as Volunteer and President, look forward to the Volunteer Endowment Trust (VET) process and the collaboration with fellow Volunteers, leadership and what the Development team will propose for us. This year is no exception, as the Development team led by Erin Thandani (Associate Director, Philanthropy and Planned Giving) always give us […]

We are sad to share the news of the recent passing of Gallery Guide, Carolyn Roth A long serving volunteer, Carolyn held a number of positions at the Gallery, going back to 1999, including School Programs Guide, and AGO-on-the-Go Community Ambassador, culminating in her most recent post as Gallery Guide with her beloved Tuesday crew. […]

Hello Volunteers, the AGO is open for Holiday hours this weekend, on the following schedule: With the exception of front-of-house, the Gallery’s administrative offices are closed Friday April 3 and Monday April 6. We look forward to seeing you next week!

A newly acquired portrait illuminates the story of a 19th-century life model It’s 1879 in Stockholm at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts, and a studio portraiture class is in session. A group of women art students assemble in a circle, readying their painting stations, eager to construct an interpretation of today’s subject: Pierre Louis Alexandre. […]

Hello Everyone, Yesterday the provincial budget was announced and it included some very good news for the AGO. We received a $35 million grant to support construction costs of the Dani Reiss Modern & Contemporary Gallery.  So what does it mean for us? It means we have the construction costs covered and that we can […]

This is a painting you might not only see, but maybe even hear.   Take a look at Edna Taçon’s (1905-1980) Improvisation No. 2 (1946). Perhaps you can trace a crescendo of harmonies or sense the embellishment of smooth vibrato and exciting trills. Or, maybe, you can simply feel the rhythm of the painting.  For Taçon, painting and […]

Hello Volunteers, The team at Living Luxe Design Show have once again generously offered complimentary daytime tickets for AGO volunteers to attend the show at Toronto Congress Centre from April 17-19! If interested, please email AGO’s Kelly Dundas at [email protected] and let her know how many tickets you require. Kelly will provide you with PDF tickets, […]

Hello everyone, It is one of my favourite weeks of the year. The museum is full of visitors of all ages enjoying current exhibitions and art-making activities side-by-side. The energy in the galleries during March Break is special. I had lunch from the new menu in the refreshed Members’ Lounge and the food was excellent. The […]

It’s Official – save the date for the Volunteer Annual Party! Please join me, Director & CEO, Stephan Jost, Volunteer President Barbara Glaser, your fellow volunteers, staff supports and special guests as we come together to recognize and celebrate your volunteer service. Details to come! Holly (-volunteer resources)

Dear Volunteers, An organization’s culture is strengthened when staff and volunteers embody shared values in their everyday work and volunteering. These ideas shape the habits, behaviours, and language that influence how individuals engage with one another. Led by Laura Quinn, Director of Communications, this presentation will introduce the AGO’s four core values: Respect, Openness, Collaboration, and […]