The 2019 holiday e-card is now available for employees and volunteers who wish to extend holiday greetings to external clients and colleagues. To send the e-card, please save the AGO image below and insert it in an email along with the “warm wishes” link (below). The link takes recipients to a holiday video message. Feel […]

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, […]

Hello Everyone, Last week we announced the upcoming departure of Alicia Vandermeer, Deputy Director and Chief Advancement Officer. Mark your calendars – we will have a “good-bye” celebration for Alicia on Monday December 2 from 3-4:30pm in Seminar Room 1. We won’t be hiring a replacement for Alicia because she is simply irreplaceable! 100,000 annual […]

Hello Everyone, I am in Boston attending the annual Bizot Group gathering of directors from the top 50 international museums. This event is a useful way to engage with peers and learn what other museums are doing to advance their missions. I will be sharing information about the AGO’s new Annual Pass, which is of […]

Greetings volunteers, Your new Volunteer Council has been meeting monthly and we are pleased to share with you three of the items we are reviewing on your behalf. Diversity & Inclusion Survey results: The AGO is in the process of disseminating the D&I survey results to staff and volunteers. We were  privileged to have been […]

Thursday November 14 – Sunday November 24 Find the perfect gift for that special someone during Members’ Shopping Week at shopAGO! AGO volunteers can double their discount in-store, and enjoy 20%* off all regular priced merchandise. (Please make sure to show your volunteer ID when shopping). The extra discount replaces the standard 10% discount and […]

Holiday joy in each and every bite! AGO Employees and Volunteers are invited to pre-order exclusive sweets and treats during our annual Bake Sale. Let us do the work for you this year so you’ll have more time to spend with your family and friends! AGO classics like French Canadian tourtière and mincemeat tarts are just a few […]

Hello Everyone, An installation of works by Toronto artist Margaret Priest is now on view in the Joan & Jerry Lozinski and the R. Samuel McLaughlin Galleries on Level 2. Her Construction Series and other Concrete Matters etchings evoke the ornamental patterns of building materials like marble and concrete quite beautifully. Last night I gave a talk […]