Opening Night Preview

Opening Night Preview, a benefit for the Art Gallery of Ontario

Thursday, October 25, 2012
Tickets will be available online in September 2012.

Art Toronto 2012 Opening Night Preview will take place on Thursday, October 25th, 2012 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and will offer guests exclusive access to view and purchase works at the Fair before it opens to the general public. Guests of the Opening Night Preview will also have the opportunity to socialize with artists, gallerists, collectors and art enthusiasts over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

The Art Toronto Opening Night Preview is a unique and important benefit for the Art Gallery of Ontario. Funds raised at the event help support the AGO’s compelling exhibition and education programs, with a portion of the proceeds going to purchase works of art at the Fair.

ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGES - $2,000

Entertainment Packages include 12 tickets for the price of 10 and offer a unique corporate entertainment opportunity. Guests are invited to attend the Opening Night Preview from 6:30 to 10:00 pm. Other benefits include a special meeting area for your group and charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount.

SPECIAL COLLECTORS’ PREVIEW - $300 per ticket

The Special Collectors’ Preview is held from 4:30 to 6:30 pm and offers a limited number of guests the first opportunity to preview and purchase works of art. Guests of the Special Collectors’ Preview are also invited to stay for the Opening Night Preview from 6:30 to 10:00 pm. The AGO will issue a tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount.

OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW - $200 per ticket

The Opening Night Preview is held from 6:30 to 10:00 pm. The AGO will issue a tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount.

Patrons of the Art Toronto Special Collectors’ Preview make a charitable donation of $5,000 in support of the Art Gallery of Ontario. They are invited to attend both the Special Collectors’ Preview from 4:30 to 6:30 pm and the Opening Night Preview from 6:30 to 10:00 pm. Patrons also enjoy a host of other benefits including 8 tickets to the Preview, recognition in print materials and a Curators’ Circle membership. To learn more about the benefits of becoming a Patron please contact Adrienne Maniezzo, Manager Development Special Events, at 416.979.6628.

Co-chairs: Deborah Scott and Kelly Driscoll

Art Toronto Opening Night Preview Committee:
Sandra Ainsley, Jamie Angell, Jeanne Banka, Hans Bathija, Tessa Bulham, Sharon Cooper, Jean Crawford, Kelly Driscoll, Nikole Fraser, Julia Hall, Marci Kroft, Adrian C. Lang, Rebecca Leigh, Rebecca Leung, Adrienne Maniezzo, Mark McLean, Atul Mehra, Mary Montanari, Christine Platt, Andrea Robertson, Moira Romano, Susan Rose, Susannah Rosenstock, Deborah Scott, Jim Turner, Leeanne Weld, Caroline Wight.