We're delighted to announce that the Gardiner Museum will reopen to the public with two days of free admission on Saturday July 11 and Sunday July 12. From July 13 onward, we'll resume our regular hours and admission rates. It seems we've been gone so long—we miss you and can't wait to welcome you back! Please read about our new health and safety protocols before your visit.
During our temporary closure, we're posting exhibitions and selections from our collection online. Discover Inuit ceramics, Chinese and Japanese porcelain, pottery from the Ancient Americas, and more!
We're excited to present a new live series hosted by Chief Curator Sequoia Miller in which an artist will share three of their artworks and speak about them in connection to a larger theme. On Thursday July 9 at 1 pm, Azza El Siddique, a Sudanese-Canadian interdisciplinary artist working in sculpture, installation, painting, photography, and film, will discuss three of her artworks in the context of the theme “Absence”. Registration is free!
Every object in our permanent collection can be accessed through our eMuseum portal. Learn about individual collecting areas, like Italian Maiolica or Modern and Contemporary Ceramics, or search the full collection by keyword. You'll be amazed by what you discover!
We’re closed until further notice, but we’re planning for the day when we can again welcome visitors. We encourage you to make a gift to the Gardiner. This will be vital for when we reopen, and is the optimistic message we all need.
A dedicated group of individuals who are championing the power and potential of art, clay, and culture. YPC membership is for the next generation of Gardiner Museum supporters up to 45 years of age.
Become a YPC member
(We offer instalment plans for YPC member fees. Please contact sangjoon@gardinermuseum.com for more information.)
Launched in 2015, the Gardiner Museum’s Young Patron Circle (YPC) program offers young professionals exclusive opportunities to connect with a like-minded community of culturally-engaged individuals looking to expand their knowledge of art, culture, and collecting, while providing philanthropic support to a world-renowned cultural institution and shaping its future.
Joining the YPC means building connections to local artists, curators, and collections; access to exclusive patron events; participation in our Patron Insider Events; invitations to special studio and home visits; and a complimentary ticket to SMASH, the Gardiner’s annual art party hosted by the YPC.
Our YPC Committee welcomes new members. Join today if you’re creative, open-minded, and committed to the arts.
For more information, please contact us at 416.586.8080 or mail@gardinermuseum.com.
Benefits
By joining the YPC you will gain exclusive access to a museum unique in Toronto. You will enjoy:
Upcoming events
Note: Programs marked with (*) are complimentary for YPC members. Tickets to public events can be purchased by YPC members at the Gardiner Friends rate.
February 2020* RAW Exhibition Artist Chat
March 3 RAW Patron Opening* An exclusive preview of the special exhibition RAW.
April 7* YPC Spring Social
May 28 SMASH: RAW* This year, the Young Patron Circle’s annual art party is inspired by the special exhibition RAW. Don’t miss an evening of cutting-edge contemporary art, pop-up experiences, and opportunities to connect with the next generation of young cultural philanthropists.
June 23 Patron Garden Party* All Young Patron Circle members receive a complimentary invitation to the Patron Garden Party.
July 2020* Educational event
August 2020* Educational event
September 2020* YPC Clay Mixer
October 22 Global Luxury in Renaissance Venice Patron Opening* An exclusive preview of the special exhibition Global Luxury in Renaissance Venice.
November 2020* Educational event
December 3* YPC Holiday Social
Past Events
November 21 International Ceramic Art Fair Preview Gala The International Ceramic Art Fair Preview Gala offers attendees exclusive first access to view and purchase the exceptional works on display, representing the best in contemporary ceramics.
October 15 Patron Opening | Savour: Food Culture in the Age of Enlightenment* Join us for an exclusive preview of Savour: Food Culture in the Age of Enlightenment, introduced by Curator Meredith Chilton and Exhibition Designer Gerard Gauci and featuring a special performance by Opera Atelier.
September 17 YPC Clay Mixer* Enjoy drinks and snacks in the Museum lobby, as well as a hand-building clay class led by Chief Curator Sequoia Miller.
June 26 SMASH: Nourish* Presented by RBC Wealth Management Curated by Art Director Corrie Jackson, our third annual summer art party will see the Museum transformed by invigorating art, music, food, drinks, and experiences designed to nourish and inspire.
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June 13, 6 pm – 8 pm Patron Garden Party All Young Patron Circle members receive a complimentary invitation to the Patron Garden Party. In 2019, the Garden Party will be hosted at the home of Isadore and Rosalie Sharp.
Tuesday March 26, 2019 YPC Intimate Artist Chat with Nurielle Stern* Meet artist Nurielle Stern and hear about her work Unswept Floor (Tesserae), an installation of small-scale ceramic sculptures in response to the exhibition Ai Weiwei: Unbroken.
YPC Committee
Co-Chairs
Kulin Matchhar and Netila Demneri