Hello Everyone, I am very pleased with activities this week related to the Early Rubens exhibition and it’s been wonderful to see all the Members enjoying their early preview during the past few days. We open to the public tomorrow. Thank you to everyone who will be here during the long weekend for the opening […]

Congratulations to Chef Renée Bellefeuille and her team for securing a third-place win in the Toronto competition of Canada’s Great Kitchen Party. For the Toronto leg of the competition, competitors were challenged to prepare 700 tasting sized portions for the guests to sample and eight full-sized plates with all garnishes for the judges. Chef’s winning […]

What do you do at the AGO? I help design and engineer all the menus in the AGO Bistro, Norma Ridley Members’ Lounge, caféAGO, and Espresso Bar.  I do a lot of quality control and help supply guidance in the day-to-day work load.  I also try to make sure that everyone I work with knows […]

In this week’s AGOinsider, excitement is building ahead of this weekend’s opening of Early Rubens! Plus – read Stephan’s recent op-ed letter to The Art Newspaper, dive into our Q& A with Canadian Musician, Owen Pallett, ahead of AGO Live, and more – all in this week’s AGOinsider. Subscribe to our e-newsletters and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at news in and […]

Hello Everyone, Tomorrow evening at 7pm through to early Sunday morning we will welcome thousands of visitors taking part in Nuit Blanche. “Unearthed,” a film component of Anishinaabe filmmaker Lisa Jackson’s Transmissions multimedia work, will be shown in Walker Court. Thank you to everyone who will be at the museum throughout the night to ensure […]

As you may know, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) has served a strike notice for caretakers, office staff, early childhood educators and educational assistants who work in Ontario schools. They are set to strike on Monday, October 7, unless a deal with the province can be reached in time. Bargaining is ongoing, and […]

All employees and volunteers are invited to a preview of the Early Rubens exhibition before it opens to members and the public. The preview will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 8 between 12 and 3 pm. As this preview takes place while the Gallery is open to the public, please be sure to bring your I.D. Badge to present […]

Did you know, exposure to perfumes and other scented products can trigger serious health reactions in individuals with asthma, allergies, migraines, or chemical sensitivities? Fast Facts: Chemicals in your scented product can make some people sick, sometimes lasting for many days after exposure. Symptoms may include headaches, sore throat, runny nose, sinus congestion, wheezing and […]

After almost 13 years at the AGO, Shiralee Hudson Hill has left her position as Lead Interpretive Planner. Her last day at the Gallery was Tuesday, October 2. Shiralee has worked on countless AGO projects during her time here, bringing her expertise to many high profile projects and exhibitions ranging from General Idea to Anthropocene, Alex […]

Employees, volunteers and interns are invited to take advantage of an exclusive offer for discounts on Nike products at the Nike Employee Store. For access to the Nike Employee Store, visit the People Department to pick up your paper invitation. You will need the paper invitation and your ID badge to enter the store. The […]