Art Gallery of Ontario
Art Gallery of Ontario is one of Canada's premier art galleries and a worldwide destination for art fans visiting Toronto. With architecture by Frank Gehry visible from many angles around the neighbourhood and several permanent collections as well as rotating exhibits of masterpieces by the greats (such as Andy Warhol or J. M. W. Turner), it's one of the city's biggest cultural centres.
The gallery houses over 80,000 works from the first century up to the present day. They can host all sorts of events, from musical performances to interactive performance art. Purchase a membership to dine in the Norma Ridley members' lounge, or nosh at Frank, cafeAGO, or an espresso bar. Their gigantic gift shop has tons of art-themed merchandise.
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Art Gallery of Ontario
Art Gallery of Ontario
6 Upcoming Events
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August 25
Join John Ota, author of The Dining Room, at the AGO for an engaging conversation about his adventures experiencing artist Claude Monet’s dining room, and learn about Monet’s daily routines around eating, painting, and entertaining.
We encourage you to add on the inspired lunch in our Members’ Lounge following the talk at 12 pm.
Here’s a sneak peek at the menu:
Starter: Potage Parmentier – leek a…
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September 9
Following a hugely popular and sold-out visit to Toronto in March with her memoir Even the Good Girls Will Cry (Da Capo Press), artist and musician Melissa Auf der Maur returns to the AGO to open her exhibition, Melissa Auf der Maur: My ‘90s Rock Photographs, and launch her photography book. Remarks begin at 7 pm, followed by a book signing by the artist.
Remarks begin at 7 pm, with the artist an…
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September 12
Join Caroline Shields, Curator, European Art, AGO and Stephan Jost, Michael and Sonja Koerner Director, and CEO, AGO, in conversation about the Impressionist movement. Take a fresh look at these familiar artists and the style that shocked the world.
Since joining the AGO in 2017, Caroline Shields has curated the exhibitions Impressionism in the Age of Industry (2019) and Cassatt—McNicoll: Impres…
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September 18
Create a time capsule postcard for your future self at the AGO! Find your inspiration in Melissa Auf Der Maur’s My ‘90s Rock Photographs, then create your capsule with Instant cameras, collage materials, markers, and your imagination. Grab a drink or snack from the Espresso Bar in the Sculpture Atrium to sip while you play! Last call to create is 8:30 pm.
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September 23
Join us at the AGO as we explore the work of self-taught artist Angus Trudeau, whose paintings and intricately-crafted model boats and lighthouses offer a unique look into the history, waterways, and communities of Manidoo Mnising (Manitoulin Island) and the Great Lakes region.
Trudeau created works that document everyday life along the shoreline with remarkable detail, drawing on his experiences…
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September 24
Join us at the AGO for a night of incredible music, bold contemporary art, and memories of concerts past. Celebrating the raw energy of rock n' roll and contemporary art, this year’s Art Bash invites you behind the scenes for an unforgettable party. Headlining this year is award-winning Canadian Band July Talk.
Your Art Bash ticket includes:
- Hors d’oeuvres by the AGO's culinary team
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