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Series consists of a sketchbook containing graphite (pencil) sketches by an unidentified artist, possibly Florence Wyle. Subject of drawings is chiefly animals and landscapes, some dated 1954-1958 in inscriptions.

Series comprises microfilm copies of Toronto Art Students’ League calendars designed by A.H. Howard.

Series consists of printed material published by Mercer Union to advertise exhibits and events, including exhibition pamphlets, invitations, announcements, posters and occasionally a catalogue. The series does not constitute a complete record; similar material is also found in the artist files.

Series consists of the documentation created for curatorial meetings. Files typically contain a list of submissions, the letters and proposals from artists that form the background to these lists, and standard rejection letters grouped by type. The submissions in these files are all unsuccessful applications; the submissions of successful artists were transferred to the artist files (Series 1). The slides that would have accompanied these proposals were returned. Arrangement follows the original order.

Series consists of the contents of binders maintained by the Programming Committee, transferred to file folders and boxes. Material includes photographs, printed pamphlets, announcements, press releases and posters published by Mercer Union, and reviews, both photocopied and original. Arrangement is by year, with two large exhibits occupying their own binders: “The New City of Sculpture” exhibit of 1984, a major collaborative effort involving five other Toronto art galleries, and the outdoor installation by Tadashi Kawamata in 1989. Also included are spiral-bound books used 1987 to 1990, compiled from photocopied material, and an early arrangement of 2 files with programming notes and lists (1979 to 1984), including an index. Arrangement follows the original order.

Series contains documents generated by meetings of the Board of Directors, including letters, minutes of meetings, legal documents, financial and other reports, transferred from their original binders to file folders. Arrangement maintains the original order.

Series consists of the following elements: correspondence with artists, CVs and artist statements, exhibition checklists, exhibition catalogues or pamphlets (published by Mercer Union), published material about the artist from other sources, press releases, contracts, reviews of the exhibit and documentation regarding shipping and installation instructions. Individual files contain some or all of these; the presence of photographs or other material not on the above list is noted. The Eli Langer file is followed by several files of legal materials relating to anti-pornography legislation. Arrangement is roughly alphabetical by artist or exhibit name

Exhibition files document the work of organizing exhibitions, arranging loans, installing art, communicating with artists, publishing catalogues, and related activities.

Exhibition files may include exhibition proposals, correspondence, agreements and arrangements with lenders, catalogue material, sponsorship records, lists of works, panel text, photographs of works, exhibition layouts, visitor feedback, invitations, exhibition flyers, and other printed material. Files may also include research done by curators and research staff including photocopied articles, notes, and correspondence with art museums and collectors.

Series consists of records relating to exhibitions that were proposed or considered, but not shown at the AGO. Rejected exhibition files may include exhibition proposals, correspondence, research files, lists of works, and correspondence with curators, artists, and potential lenders.

Note that “Rejected Exhibitions” is a general internal label used for exhibitions that did not happen at the AGO for a variety of reasons. Exhibitions in this series were not necessarily rejected by AGO staff. For example, this series includes records related to planned exhibitions that were cancelled due to logistical difficulties.

Series consists of administrative records from the Curatorial department of the AGO. Contents include records related to the department’s operations and planning such as program evaluations, publicity, external relations, and general administration.
Also includes records relating to the department’s joining with Extension Services, which was a separate division before it was amalgamated with Curatorial in 1981.