About the AGO

Located in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums in North America, attracting approximately one million visitors annually. The AGO Collection of more than 120,000 works of art ranges from cutting-edge contemporary art to significant works by Indigenous and Canadian artists and European masterpieces. The AGO presents wide-ranging exhibitions and programs, including solo exhibitions and acquisitions by diverse and underrepresented artists from around the world. In 2019, the AGO launched a bold new initiative designed to make the museum even more welcoming and accessible with the introduction of free admission for Ontarians 25 years and under and a $40 annual pass. Visit AGO.ca to learn more.

The Art Gallery of Ontario is funded in part by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. Additional operating support is received from the City of Toronto, the Canada Council for the Arts, and generous contributions from AGO members, donors, and private-sector partners.

OUR MANDATE

Mission

We bring people together with art to see, experience and understand the world in new ways by presenting great  ART, facilitating  LEARNING, and engaging with our  AUDIENCE. 

Vision

We lead global conversations from Toronto through extraordinary collections, exhibitions, and programs—and by reflecting the people who live here.

Values

Respect: We foster belonging and appreciate each other.
Openness: We interact with an open mind and thoughtful engagement.
Collaboration: We believe in the power of together.
Accountability: We own our actions and outcomes.

Operating Principles

Be inclusive, accessible and relevant to our visitors ​
Strive for artistic and operational excellence​
Achieve financial equilibrium and sustainability

 

About Us supercards

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Our Board of Trustees

The AGO is governed by a 27-person Board of Trustees. Our Trustees act in a position of trust and are responsible for the effective governance of the Gallery and the advancement of our mission, vision, and values.

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Careers

Join our team and help us fulfill our mission in a workplace culture that is welcoming, respectful, collaborative, and inclusive.

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AGO For All

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Accessibility

Learn more the progress of the AGO's Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Accessibility strategy and what we’ve accomplished to date.

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Press and Media

Journalists can find our press releases, media contact information, high-resolution images, and more information about our current and upcoming exhibitions here:

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Fact Sheets

Fiscal Year

A history of the changing definition of the Gallery's fiscal year, currently from April to March.

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The Art Gallery of Ontario Foundation Board of Trustees

The Art Gallery of Ontario Foundation plays an integral role in supporting our vision by serving as permanent custodian and steward of the endowment funds of the AGO.

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Membership Annual Meeting

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AGO MEMBERS’ ANNUAL MEETING

Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 4 pm
Weston Family Learning Centre, AGO

The next Annual Meeting takes place on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. This meeting will include a Year in Review for 2024/25, the audited financial statements for the year ending March 31, 2025, and the election and appointment of trustees for 2025/26.

Member proposals must be filed with the Corporate Secretary on or before April 25, 2025, and include the unique membership number and signature of the member submitting the proposal.

Proposals to nominate a member for election to the board must also include the unique membership number and signature of a least ten members of the Gallery, the nominee’s written consent to act if elected, and written biographical information (100 words or less).

Member proposals should be directed to: Corporate Secretary, AGO, 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1G4.

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