AGO Next Membership

AGO Next is a membership program for young philanthropists in their 20s and 30s who are looking for opportunities to support art at the AGO. A portion of the funds raised from each AGO Next membership helps to support exhibitions and public programming at the Art Gallery of Ontario.

As of April 1, AGO Next will become Young Patrons – a new, entry-level tier of our Curators’ Circle program that donors can join with a gift beginning at $1,500 per year for two cardholders. This new program replaces AGO Next and offers similar benefits to the Patrons' Circle level, enhancing your philanthropic impact and providing you deeper access to new and exciting art and learning experiences. 

Support exhibitions and programming at the museum.

Deepen your understanding through unique benefits of membership--from artmaking to art talks and beyond.

Join a community of inspired young professionals. Become an AGO Next Member today.

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BENEFITS

AGO Next Members receive:

  • Free unlimited admission to the museum and for one guest per cardholder. Those with an Individual with Hosting Privileges membership can bring up to three guests to the museum.
     
  • Invitations to exclusive AGO Next events such as art-making, guided tours and talks by artists and AGO curators. Those with an Individual with Hosting Privileges membership are permitted to bring one guest to AGO Next events.
     
  • Charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount per Canada Revenue Agency guidelines
     
  • Reciprocal admission to select art museums across North America
     
  • Discounts on AGO learning programs, art classes, and camps
     
  • Use of the Norma Ridley Members' Lounge
     
  • Shop and dine at a 10% discount at all AGO outlets
     
  • Free shipping on purchases over $50 at shopAGO
     
  • Complimentary coat check and audio guides (when available)
     
  • Free subscription to the AGO Members magazine and subscription to our e-newsletters
     
  • Access to Member Moments like early Member Access, Member Night, and more
     
  • Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting

*Note: AGO Next is an annual donation program. If giving in monthly installments, a full year commitment is required.

AGO NEXT LEVELS

INDIVIDUAL ($600)

All the benefits of an AGO Next membership for one adult under 40.

Payment option of monthly installments is available. Please email [email protected] for more information.

INDIVIDUAL + HOSTING PRIVILEGES ($1000)

Join our Individual + Hosting Privileges Membership and bring a friend, family member or date to AGO Next events.

Payment option of monthly installments is available. Please email [email protected] for more information.

DUAL ($1000)

Join with a friend, colleague or partner to take advantage of our Dual membership rate.

Payment option of monthly installments is available. Please email [email protected] for more information.

AGO Next Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

As a gesture of thanks for their philanthropic support, AGO Next members enjoy unlimited museum access and exclusive events that introduce members to artists, art experts and fellow members, including small tours, private viewings, art-making and commercial gallery visits.

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AGO NEXT COMMITTEE

Irina Samborski, Chair
Ankesh Chandaria
Meghan Davidson Ladly
Dan Kligman
Nina Neimarlija
Lucie Pivnick
Thanuja Rukman
Larissa Supleve
Marta Tryshak
Emma Watson
Reba Wilson

AGO NEXT FAQs

What does my AGO Next membership fee support?

Your support helps enable the Art Gallery of Ontario's ongoing presentation of exhibitions and education programs. As an AGO Next member, you will receive periodic updates as to how your support makes a difference at the AGO.

What is the tax receipt amount for my membership?

Your annual membership fee for AGO Next includes a philanthropic contribution, thereby entitling you to a charitable tax receipt. The Canada Revenue Agency requires that a deduction be made from your charitable tax receipt, representing the value of benefits received with your membership. For an Individual AGO Next membership, the tax receipt is $300. For a Dual AGO Next membership, the tax receipt is $520. It is also $520 for an ‘Individual with Hosting Privileges'.

Can I sign up anytime?

You can sign up at any time of the year. Your membership begins the day you sign up and lasts one year.

What if I'm already an AGO member?

If you are already an AGO member, we're grateful for your support and would be thrilled to see you become a member of AGO Next. Please email [email protected] for assistance.

What are AGO Next events like?

AGO Next events are typically hosted on weeknights, though there is the occasional weekend event. At the heart of each event is an exclusive encounter with the wonderful exhibitions, collections and programming that rely on support from the AGO's donor community. We want members to leave AGO Next events with a rich understanding of the extraordinary work being showcased by the museum, and excited by the new friendships they've made.

Does it cost extra to attend AGO Next events?

In general, no. There may be one or two events per year that necessitate a nominal fee.

What if I only want to attend a few AGO Next events?

You are welcome to attend as many or as few events as you'd like. In addition to the events and knowing that you are supporting the AGO, AGO Next includes many other benefits of membership, including free admission to the AGO's permanent collection and most ticketed exhibitions.

May I bring a guest to AGO Next events?

In general, AGO Next events are for members only and we cannot accommodate guests. The exception to this is if you join as an ‘Individual with Hosting Privileges', as you will have the special privilege of inviting a guest to join you at AGO Next events.

How does an ‘Individual with Hosting Privileges' membership work?

There is one cardholder for this level of membership. Members at this level of membership have the special privilege of inviting a guest to join them at AGO Next events. This flexibility is ideal for someone who might want to invite a friend or professional associate to one event and a date to another, for example.

How does a Dual membership work?

Join with a friend, colleague or partner to take advantage of our Dual membership rate. There are two cardholders for a Dual membership, entitling both cardholders to the same benefits as an Individual AGO Next membership.

Can I bring a guest to AGO Next events with a Dual membership?

No. Only the two cardholders of a Dual membership are able to attend AGO Next events.

What if I have feedback or an idea to bring forward?

We are very interested to hear what you think. Please feel free to reach out to us by sending an email to [email protected].

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