49th Annual GOG Awards

BUILDING WHAT MATTERS | CONSTRUIRE L'ESSENTIEL The 49th Annual GOG Awards celebrates the people and institutions shaping the future of Canada’s public galleries and museums. Across urban centres and rural communities, galleries are creating spaces for connection, imagination, dialogue, and belonging, while navigating a rapidly changing cultural landscape. Building a strong future means investing in the communities we serve, embracing innovation that expands access and connection, and nurturing the next generation of leaders who will carry the sector forward. Through collaboration, shared knowledge, and a commitment to collective strength, GOG is working to ensure that galleries and museums remain vital, resilient, and deeply connected to the fabric of Canadian life. As we approach the 50th anniversary of our GOG Awards, we invite the sector to come together to continue building what matters. To view the shortlist, visit the GOG Awards website! The pre-awards reception begins at 5:00 PM, followed by the awards ceremony at 6:30 PM. Dress Code: Creative Cocktail! Dress to celebrate, bring your personal style through bold details, artful touches, or a little glamour. Location: Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library, 2nd Floor, 789 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2G8 Tickets: $125 per guest - Plus additional taxes and fees • GOG has reserved 5 student rate tickets of $45.00 CAD (plus additional taxes and fees). Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. One (1) ticket per individual. Please contact [email protected], with a copy of your Student ID to arrange your ticket. • As part of our commitment to inclusivity and reconciliation, GOG has reserved 5 Indigenous complimentary tickets. We recognize the vital contributions of Indigenous voices and perspectives to the visual arts landscape and aim to remove barriers to access and participation. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. One (1) ticket per individual. Please contact [email protected] to arrange your ticket. THIS IS NOT A TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENT