All employees and volunteers are invited to a preview of the Diane Arbus: Photographs, 1956 – 1971 and Illusions: The Art of Magic exhibitions before they open to members and the public. The preview will take place on Tuesday, February 18 between 12:30 and 2:30 pm. As this preview takes place while the Gallery is open to […]

In this occasional series, Shelagh Barrington, Friday Evening Lead Gallery Guide, asks fellow AGO volunteers what they do when they’re not at the gallery. This week: Gabriella Goutam, Lead Information Guide Friday evenings (and 2015 Margaret Machell grant winner !) What does AGO Volunteer, Gabriella Goutam do when she is not at the AGO? Gabriella […]

Hello Everyone, This week was extremely busy. Since the AAMD meeting where I spoke about the AGO’s Annual Pass, I have been contacted by multiple museums wanting to learn more about our initiative. On Tuesday I was in Houston at the Museum of Fine Arts to speak to their leadership team, and on Wednesday I […]

The second Friday of every month, one of P&D’s knowledgeable volunteers will give a talk that explores an area of the AGO’s P&D Collection. Talk by: Susan Davidson Date: Friday, February 14Time: 11 am (arrive at 10:30 to view works on display!) A look at 7 different artists and 7 or more ways of expressing […]

The Adidas Group invites employees, volunteers, interns and friends and family of the AGO to take advantage of an exclusive offer for 50% off the regular retail price of Adidas and Reebok products. When? February 1 to 29, 2020 Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 10am-8pm | Sat 10am-6pm | Sun 11am-5pm. Where? Adidas & Reebok Woodbridge, 8100 Highway 27, Woodbridge […]

Some of you may recall the children’s book by Richard Scarry entitled What do People Do All Day? It gave a cross-section of the many and varied daily occupations in a small town. In this new occasional series, Shelagh Barrington, Friday Evening Lead Gallery Guide, asks fellow AGO volunteers what they do when they’re not […]

What’s happening? With news of the Wuhan Novel Coronavirus (“Coronavirus”) making headlines, employees, volunteers and visitors may be concerned about exposure. Health officials for Toronto, Ontario and Canada have advised that the risk for contracting Coronavirus remains low, and additional safety protocols are not necessary. At this time, it is business is as usual at […]

Hello Everyone, A massive THANK YOU to Akilah Child (Manager, Communications) and the THIS IS THE FUTURE AGO WINTER PARTY Committee for putting together such a fun celebration: AGO Social Committee: Akilah Child, Cassandra Engineer, MJ Cyr and Warren Wilson (our emcees – see  pic), Kristine Irwin, Eliz Kaltakjian, Andrew Muldoon, & Holly Procktor F&B team […]

Saturday January 25 10:30am  10:00pm Art Gallery of Ontario AGO All Hours returns this January, inviting visitors to enjoy a day of warmth, storytelling and comfort. Guest curated by OCADU, experience a cozy campsite in the heart of the museum, pop-up tours and performances by emerging Toronto artists. Check out the highlights here and plan […]

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2020 Employee & Volunteer Winter Party, we sincerely hope you enjoyed your night. We want your feedback on the event, so please fill out this anonymous survey. Your responses are important as we use this information in the planning of future events. Please complete and submit your survey […]