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A Creative Community Summer: AGGV Celebration of Art & The TD Artist Guide

By Julia Pauselius, AGGV Supervisor, Event Production and Curatorial Projects

This year, we are able to build on the success of the 2020 TD Artist Guide, and are inviting other arts organizations to share their work and programs with the public, building a month-long series that does what we love to do the most: be creative and share our wealth with one another.

Spring Forward with AGGV Gallery Shop Reading List

By John Manson, Gallery Shop Coordinator

The theme for this quarter’s reading list is Spring Forward. The books on this list, which are all for sale in the Gallery Shop, present fresh perspectives to propel you into spring and inspire the next few months of reading.

Introducing the Spencer Showroom

By Sarah Kapp, Retail Assistant

We are excited to announce that the our Art Rental & Sales program has expanded! In addition to the Massey Sales Gallery, we have dedicated a second space to show local fine art in the new Spencer Showroom. The Spencer Mansion, built in 1889, serves as a beautiful contrast to the contemporary works now on display.

Volunteering at the AGGV

By Emma Hamill, AGGV Visitor Experience Supervisor, and Volunteer Coordinator

Last March as we geared up to have our annual volunteer appreciation events and celebrations, COVID-19 came in the way and brought our volunteer program to a halt.

Online Workshops with local artists Bradley Yuxwelupton Dick and Farheen HaQ

This year’s school workshops have gone virtual! The AGGV’s workshops for school-aged learners look a lot different this year, and we’re excited to share them with you! This project started with a heartfelt conversation between local artists Bradley Yuxwelupton Dick, Farheen HaQ, and the AGGV’s Educator of School & Family Programs, Jennifer Van de Pol.