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 – […]

The AGO Library & Archives will be operating with reduced service over the holidays from Monday, December 22, to Wednesday, January 7.   The Library & Archives team wishes you a happy New Year and looks forward to seeing you in January!  Questions?  Reach out to Adrienne Connelly, Access Services Librarian, at [email protected]  

Season’s Greetings, Volunteers! We’re excited to invite you to our first Holiday Bake & Share! From Tuesday, December 16 to Sunday, December 21, you’re welcome to contribute homemade (or store-bought, no judgement!) treats to the Volunteer Lounge to share with your fellow volunteers. Cookies, brownies, cupcakes, bars, breads… all winter delights are welcome! A few friendly […]

Ranbir Sidhu fully embraces challenge. For the artist and sculptor, boundaries are merely an open invitation to make the impossible possible.  Sidhu brings this mindset to his aptly named exhibition, Ranbir Sidhu: No Limits, (opened December 11). In his museum debut, futuristic vision is realized at the AGO through three monumental works created for the exhibition: Asteroid 3033 […]

Hello everyone, Now it is starting to feel like the holidays are coming. I am in the midst of personalizing the holiday cards I send annually. There are many folks who make the AGO successful, and a holiday card is one opportunity to thank them. This year, there are nearly 1000 holiday cards, and they […]