Press Releases
AGO’s Iconic Staircase Opens At Last
Toronto, December 2, 2008. One of the most distinctive architectural features of the Frank Gehry-designed Art Gallery of Ontario opens to the public this Thursday, December 4.
Enthusiastic Crowds Stream Through Transformed AGO
November 17, 2008. More than 68,000 people streamed through the transformed Art Gallery of Ontario throughout its opening week — almost 52,000 of them during the 29-hour free weekend Nov. 14–16.
Françoise Sullivan the second recipient of Gershon Iskowitz Prize at the AGO
November 4, 2008. On November 27 the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Gershon Iskowitz Foundation acknowledge Françoise Sullivan’s contribution to visual arts in Canada.
Campbell Gift of $5 Million to AGO Pioneers New Approach to Philanthropy
October 28, 2008. Long-time AGO donors and art collectors Vivian and David Campbell are significantly increasing their support of Transformation AGO with a generous and trail-blazing donation that will also enhance the success of future AGO fundraising campaigns.
New AGO will feature furniture by leading Danish and Canadian designers
October 16, 2008. When the transformed AGO opens on November 14, it will not only be filled with spectacular art, but will feature beautiful, contemporary furniture by avant-garde Danish and Canadian designers.
AGO's New Restaurant FRANK Serves Contemporary Comfort Cuisine
When the new restaurant FRANK opens to the public on November 14, AGO visitors can expect a culinary experience that will transcend their expectations of gallery dining.
Corporate Community Continues to Support the AGO Through Bold New Partnerships
October 8, 2008. The AGO is pleased to announce several new partnerships, adding to the already impressive corporate support for the Gallery's future programming
AGO Acquires Three New Works at Toronto International Art Fair
October 7, 2008. The AGO has acquired Pascal Grandmaison's Hoping the Light Will Save Us 1, 2008, Shirley Wiitasalo's Orange, 2007, and Spring Hurlbut's Mary #1, From Deuil, 2006, at this year's Toronto International Art Fair
AGO Continues its Transformation with Scotiabank Nuit Blanche
September 26, 2008. As the transformed AGO nears completion, it will host a light installation from October 4 to 5 as part of the third annual Scotiabank Nuit Blanche.
Maxine Granovsky and Ira Gluskin Make $10 million Commitment to the new AGO
September 23, 2008. Two leadership donors to the AGO have more than doubled their original donation for a total gift of $10 million to the new Art Gallery of Ontario.