Hello Everyone, Thank you to the OPSEU and AGO teams who met earlier this week to begin the bargaining process for the next OPSEU contract. There is a generous amount of good will heading into these discussions and I appreciate everyone’s focus. Earlier this week I met the new federal Minister of Canadian Heritage, the […]

Have you ever wanted to connect with more AGO volunteers outside of your regularly scheduled shift? Well here is your chance! The Volunteer Council is excited to bring you our first round of Random Coffee, where the coffee isn’t random, but who we match you up with to enjoy it is! It’s a simple initiative […]

This chilly season, our amazing culinary team at the AGO Bistro presents an artful Winter Warm-Up Menu to help you escape the cold. Starting January 17, enjoy a two-course meal with a glass of wine. We invite you to enjoy these mouth-watering dishes available until January 31! Make your reservation online or by phone at 416-979-6688. For more information visit the AGO Bistro […]

This week, caféAGO is rolling out new, environmentally friendly coffee cups. The new double-walled compostable cups replace our previous single-walled cup with sleeve. This change is a result of the café’s commitment to making more environmentally conscious choices to lessen our environmental impact. Double-walled cups eliminate the need for a sleeve or a doubling up of […]

Hello Everyone, First of all – Happy 2020! And a big “thank you” to everyone who was here during the final days and weeks of the Rubens exhibit to welcome guests through line-ups and throughout the galleries. Lots of work continues to happen behind the scenes as numerous large scale paintings are returned back to […]

Looking to enrol your kids in summer camp? Sign them up for Summer Art Camp at the AGO and receive a 50% discount off the public price. Employee, volunteer and member registration for Art Camp Summer 2020 opens Tuesday, Jan. 14. Spaces are limited so act soon! Some things to note: This discount applies to children of a […]

The AGO is always looking for ways to improve our visitors’ experience. You may have noticed some renovations happening in the East end of the Concourse (the former home of Art Rental & Sales). The area is currently undergoing some changes to become a “rest and recharge” spot. Visitors will be invited to lounge, eat, […]

Celebrate the year ahead at the AGO’s annual Winter Party: Date: Thursday, January 23 Time: 5 to 8 pm Location: Baillie Court (AGO – Third Floor Event Space) This year’s theme is This is the Future. Head into the next decade in a futuristic costume for a chance to win our costume contest! Tickets include […]

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: Brenda Rix, Manager, Print and Drawing Study Centre Date: Friday, January 10Time: 11 am (arrive at 10:30 to view works on display!) Humour can be a powerful weapon to […]

Greetings, volunteers! We wanted to share a number of updates that we’re working on for our volunteer community for the new year: Margaret Machell Study Grant: We are pleased to let you know that we will be accepting applications for the Margaret Machell Study Grant in January of 2020. Look out for the application requirements […]