Vision

To be a premiere visual arts institution in northern Ontario, gaining national recognition and international partnerships.

Mission

Celebrating culture, educating visitors and enriching lives through the visual art.

Mandate

To ensure the highest standards for the presentation, collection, preservation and interpretation of art. To deliver exhilarating intellectual experiences, entertaining artistic synergies, and expressive art education through interpretation and classes. To coordinate a fusion of arts, education and entertainment activities through AGA’s exhibition schedule and expanding collection. To nurture relationships and partnerships with outstanding people in the region.

Core Values

Mutual Respect
to ensure that everyone is valued and recognized for their contributions. Encourage respect for artists’ work and be unbiased in programming.

Integrity
 to be discreet, trustworthy, honest, forthright and confidential.

Accountability
 to share personal and organizational accountability and responsibility, especially in regards to how public funding and contributions are used.

Openness 
to be transparent, open minded and objective in our judgment toward the decisions we make on behalf of the community.

Our History

The AGA was founded as a non-profit public art gallery and incorporated on July 7, 1975. Established by a group of dedicated volunteers and arts enthusiasts, the AGA honours its roots as a community organization with its mission celebrating culture, educating visitors and enriching lives through the visual art. The AGA’s vision is to be a premiere visual arts institution in northern Ontario, gaining national recognition and international partnerships. The AGA moved to its present location next to the scenic and historic St. Mary's River in 1980, a 10,000-square-foot facility including four exhibition spaces, the Ken Danby Education Studio, the Gallery Café and the AGA Gallery Shop. With the appointment of Director Jasmina Jovanovic in August 2011, the AGA looks forward to the next phase in its evolution: establishing and implementing exciting new initiatives, becoming more involved on the national contemporary art scene, and continuing to uphold its multifaceted mandate.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Get involved in Algoma's world of Art. The AGA is looking for volunteers!

Volunteer Opportunities

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Career Opportunities

Looking for career opportunities in the creative arts? See what the AGA has to offer.

Career Opportunities

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Ontario Arts Council (OAC) ​Exhibition Assistance Program

The Exhibition Assistance Program provides grants of $500 to $1,500 to assist individual artists with costs related to presenting their work in confirmed, upcoming exhibitions.

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Our Staff

Executive Director/ Curator - Jasmina Jovanovic | (705) 949 9067 Ext. 101 | jasmina@artgalleryofalgoma.com
Administrative Assistant - Megumi Matsumoto | (705) 949 9067 Ext. 107 | megumi@artgalleryofalgoma.com
Gallery Assistant - Sara Cuthbertson | (705) 949 9067 Ext. 108 | sara@artgalleryofalgoma.com
Gallery Gift Shop | (705) 949 9067 Ext. 106

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Our Board of Directors

President
Mark A. Lepore: mlepore@artgalleryofalgoma.com

Vice President
Judy Syrette: judy.syrette@algomau.ca

Secretary
Carol Caputo: carol@algomacountry.com

Treasurer
Steven Murray: stevemurrayca@gmail.com

Board Members
Eileen Halfpenny: e_halfpenny@hotmail.com
Terri Chiarello: terri.chiarello@notherncu.com
Edward Turgeon: eturgeon@bellsouth.net
Hilda Odom: hilda@mapeleafmotors.ca
David Ellis
Elspeth Fleming

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