Inge Pomp (née Ahlers) left this world on a date of her choosing – January 13th 2026 – one day before her 95th birthday. She passed peacefully accompanied by her son Alfons Pomp, daughter-in-law Rachel Chartrand and her two grandchildren: Audrey and Geneviève. A wonderful mom, cook, an amazing crocheter and great lover of music, […]

The AGO is closed on Thursday, January 15, due to the weather. For updates, ccall the AGO’s emergency phone line at (416) 977-5249. The Gallery will reopen on Friday.

Hello everyone, I thought it would be fun to share 10 things I am excited about in 2026. This list is in no particular order and very incomplete… I am sure if I wrote it again in 20 minutes it would be different! Take care, Stephan

Looking to broaden your artmaking skills or just want some time for yourself to relax and have fun making art?  Staff, volunteers, and their immediate family members now receive a 50% discount on the public price of the following courses starting next week:  Important Details    How to Register  To register, please call the Contact Centre at 416-979-6648 so they can process […]

Janita Wiersma details her experience as Blackwood’s studio assistant from 2011 to 2022. In this image essay, she shares technical insights and personal anecdotes that offer a behind-the-scenes perspective on the acclaimed printmaker’s practice “He felt that the copper plate was like a piece of music; everyone interprets it differently, and he wanted to play it […]

2026 is shaping up to be a year full of great art at the Gallery. From rarely seen photographs by Paul McCartney and Melissa Auf der Maur, to works by Impressionist greats and an exploration of Black style through time, the exhibition lineup features art through the eyes of icons and innovators.   Here are […]

Hello Everyone, I am writing with an update on Development team leadership. In the coming weeks, Kate Halpenny will be leaving the AGO having built an incredible team, fundraising infrastructure, and philanthropic community. Together, the team has achieved outstanding results – from increasing annual funds, to a successful capital campaign, building out a committed volunteer […]

Dear Volunteers, As the year comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to you all, our incredible community of volunteers. Your talent, creativity, and dedication help bring the gallery to life for our visitors, every day. We are deeply grateful for the time, care, and passion you share so generously, front […]

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 most recent video entitled November Town Hall – which includes a Welcome and Dani Reiss […]

Hello Everyone, Allison Katz: Inner Momentum has been on view on the 4th Floor for months but, like most things at the AGO, its installation has been evolving. Thaw (2025) has been rotated 90 degrees every few months (see attached) and will continue to rotate until it completes a 360-degree turn and the exhibition closes in April 2026 – […]