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 […]

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 […]