Posts tagged “Mary Henderson”

Volunteer Recognition Tea Honours Long-Time AGO Volunteers

On the afternoon of May 22, around 40 long-time AGO volunteers were celebrated at a special recognition event.   Newly redesigned commemorative pins were presented by Director and CEO Matthew Teitelbaum to volunteers who have served for over 15 years.  The group included six who have been here for 25 years, three for 30 years, and […]

Mary Henderson – It All Began in 1968

When a university friend suggested she become an AGO volunteer, Gallery Guide Mary Henderson thought: “I don’t have an art background, but I do have the time, and I bet I’d learn things.”  That was 1968 — 46 years ago.  There have been many changes since then. The Gallery has gone through several transformations, and […]

Artful Conversation – February: Canadian Interventions

Artful Conversation is just what the title promises: an hour of art works and conversation with a Gallery Guide each month, in a selected AGO gallery, around a specific theme. 2nd Friday each month meet in Walker Court at 1:30 p.m.   Friday, February 14: Canadian Interventions Gallery Guide Mary Henderson will lead a discussion […]