Hello Everyone, In a couple of weeks, we will be opening Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm. I have been watching our extraordinary crew install the show and I believe it will prove to be popular. Take care, Stephan P.S. We are currently constructing the bridge between the Dani Reiss Modern and Contemporary Gallery and the […]

Hello Volunteers,  Coming soon!  The AGO is the latest organization to partner with Bloomberg Connects – a free digital guide to hundreds of cultural organizations around the world that makes it easy to access and engage with arts and culture from mobile devices, anytime, anywhere. Simple and easy to download via a new app (& […]

David Ruben Piqtoukun ᑎᕕᑎ ᐱᑐᑯ ᕈᐱᐃᓐ (1950-2026) was an acclaimed Inuvialuk sculptor. His works ranged in scale and material – from intimate figures to three-meter installations, incorporating steel, stone, whale bone, Italian alabaster, computer parts and Brazilian soapstone. The Gallery’s online magazine, Foyer revisits this 2023 interview with Piqtoukun, where he shared details about the process […]

The Norma Ridley Members’ Lounge will be temporarily closed for refurbishment starting Sunday, February 8, until Tuesday, March 17. The Members’ Lounge will re-open on Wednesday, March 18.   How will this impact staff and volunteers?   Questions?   Please reach out to Herman Lo, Senior Director, Visitor Experience & Commercial Enterprises, at [email protected] or Warren Wilson, Director, Facility Services, at [email protected]  

Hello everyone, I am writing from New York City where I spent part of the week with the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) at the annual Director/Trustee Summit. In a turbulent time, these meetings provide perspective. We are all navigating uncertainties in the cultural sector. We discussed topics such as resilience, strategic thinking, creative leadership, […]

Art historian Emma Rutherford traces the history of English portrait miniatures at the AGO Hello volunteers! Sharing notice of this upcoming free-with-admission (free to volunteers!) talk at the Gallery (Feb. 4) which I know will be of special interest to many of you! – read on, Holly Highly sought after in Europe for nearly four […]

Hello Volunteers, with the recent winter storm closing the Gallery last Thursday (the only snow day I can remember in recent memory!), I wanted to post this timely reminder that volunteers can always call the AGO’s Emergency Hotline for updates. Save this number in your contact list! AGO’s emergency phone number is (416) 977-5249   This […]

Beginning Monday, January 26, the AGO Bistro will adjust its hours to better streamline operations while still meeting the needs of our visitors.  The AGO Bistro’s New Hours:  What is the Difference Between the AGO Bistro, Espresso Bar and Members’ Lounge?  The AGO Bistro is the Gallery’s main “meal” destination, and these new hours better align with that guest experience.   Visitors looking for snacks and coffee between meals should be directed […]

Looking to enroll your kids in camp this summer? Sign them up for our AGO Art Camp!   Staff and volunteers receive a 50% discount on the public price for camps. Camps sell out quickly, so act soon!The full camp schedule and Camp Handbook with FAQ are online now.  Keep reading below for important instructions on how to redeem your discount.    Registration Dates   Important […]

Hello everyone, Big winter storms and AGO closures are infrequent. I am grateful the weather has calmed in time for a special Friday night.  Tonight is the opening celebration for Ranbir Sidhu: No Limits. The event is free with admission, we look forward to welcoming many community members, and the Hamilton-based music lineup promises to create […]