Hello everyone, It feels like spring is finally here. I hope you take a moment to enjoy the sunshine this weekend.  This evening, we have a tribute to the exhibition, Making Her Mark, with a musical performance of Tafelmusik: Making Herself Heard in Walker Court. The performance will celebrate the creativity and artistry of women in […]

Hello everyone, It is great to see our public enjoy the AGO. Again, thank you to everyone who helped make last weekend a tremendous success. With more than 24,000 people attending, it was the perfect way to get the word out about the AGO and what we have to offer our public. Do take time […]

Join Volunteer President Barbara Glaser; Coordinator, Volunteers Holly Procktor; and Special Guest Erin Thadani, Senior Manager, Philanthropy & Planned Giving; as we share this year’s projects especially selected for AGO volunteers as projects for support for this year’s disbursement of volunteer funds. TUESDAY MAY 14, 5:30pm – 6:30pm, online via Zoom Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83602213458?pwd=UmN1aU1tTjNES2Jjdkw0cytsQm0wZz09 Meeting […]

Monday May 13, 1pm For 10 years Toronto’s Youngplace at 180 Shaw St. has been a crucial community hub for artists, arts groups, and engaged audiences. DECADE: 10 Years of Creation at Youngplace celebrates the role the building’s tenants have played within the cultural ecology of Toronto. The exhibition features eight contemporary artists currently or […]

Site mobilization for the Dani Reiss Modern and Contemporary Gallery is starting soon. Construction Safety Reminders   As site mobilization begins, the laneway between the AGO and OCAD U (the driveway to the AGO’s Shipping Dock) and the Jackman Hall Entrance will become congested with EllisDon construction and AGO delivery vehicles.  Staff and volunteers are reminded to […]

Hello everyone, This week, we re-opened to the public and will be free all weekend. It is clear our audiences are happy to be back. It was a huge effort to get things ready by Tuesday and I want to thank all of you for helping make this happen. I am especially thrilled that we […]

Coming together: Exclusive tour for AGO Volunteers May 13th 1pm One of my mandates as Volunteer President is I firmly believe in supporting our Volunteer community, crossing over with various volunteer groups to connect initiatives and even outside gallery walls socially with our cultural partners and personal artistic connections. This also falls under the umbrella […]

The Gallery has decided to offer free admission this weekend, all weekend long! It’s also OCAD Grade X: OCAD’s graduate exhibition and open house, featuring the work of OCAD U’s class of 2024 (always so inspiring!) The latter part of this week saw the Gallery filled with high school students, touring OCAD U campus (and […]

Hello volunteers! As the Gallery has now reopened, we are looking forward to welcoming you back this week, starting tomorrow – Tuesday April 30. All volunteer shifts can resume! Please join us this week if you can; we have missed you. With thanks for your patience and support during this challenging time; we are so […]

Saturday April 27 Hello Volunteers, The Gallery is very pleased to share that OPSEU Local 535 concluded their vote Friday, and an agreement has been ratified. The Gallery will reopen on Tuesday April 30. Please await additional messaging from me on Monday, about volunteer return. Have a great weekend, With thanks for your patience and […]