On April 3, the AGO offers a sneak preview of the blockbuster new exhibition Francis Bacon and Henry Moore: Terror and Beauty with a special opening celebration at First Thursdays. See the exhibition before it opens to the public, and don’t miss unforgettable performances by two of Toronto’s most exciting musicians, U.S.
Thanks to all those who helped make our 1st Thursday in January another sell-out success! For the Feb. 7, 2013, 1st Thursday, students from OCAD U's Graduate Studies Criticism and Curatorial Practices program took the reins and put together an evening of programming entitled City Scrawl: Urban Intersections.
Programming Highlights
-->The art party continues on December 6 with a night focused on Frida & Diego, featuring a headlining performance by Polaris Prize–shortlisted band Yamantaka//Sonic Titan and a showstopping Frida-inspired performance installation by iconic Toronto artist Nina Arsenault. Guests can also expect art-making stations in the galleries, curator tours, and other surprises.
The art party continues on November 1 with a night all about photography. We’ll announce the winner of the $50,000 Grange Prize for Contemporary Photography live in Walker Court. Stacey McKenzie will host and Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin will present the prize.
We're kicking off a new monthly late-night art event, including artists with their work, exhibition openings and tours, free art making, live music and DJs, great food and drinks.
On Oct. 4, join us in celebrating the exhibition Evan Penny: Re Figured with special musical guest Bahamas.
Legendary Toronto-based artist, filmmaker, writer and photographer Bruce LaBruce takes over First Thursdays to celebrate the launch of Toronto's first-ever Pride Month, with a series of electrifying performances exploring diverse visions of queerness.
First Thursdays springs into April with a series of rebellious performances and installations inspired by the AGO’s new special exhibition Outsiders: American Photography and Film, 1950s–1980s. Challenging mainstream depictions of American life, the artists featured in Outsiders sought a more authentic and diverse portrait of America, and April First Thursday salutes the contemporary artists in Toronto who follow in their footsteps.
