Warrick Harrison (09.11.2017 09:12)
At a formal function, the meal was well-prepared, tasty, and served hot. There was plenty of staff so the pacing of the multiple courses was perfect, with the previous course cleared smartly. The venue was attractive and clean, with very nice decor (hey it's an art gallery after all!). Recommend WAG for a semi-formal or formal function.
Bruce Hildebrand (09.11.2017 02:14)
Most exhibits could warrant the label "interesting". Helpful staff eager to engage with art discussion. I was there with a school tour and the hands on printmaking was a blast.
Emily Mairi Ruth Clyde-Parry Yaroszko (02.10.2017 21:28)
It's a decently large art gallery, and the collection itself is quite big so the displays change frequently. They host a lot of interesting events too. There's a restaurant on the top floor which can be booked for special occasions as can the main hall on the first.
Tom Aarts (07.09.2017 17:26)
Went to visit here with my daughter and mother. Even though I was with them, because I appeared a little more grungy than them and have longer hair, the admissions staff singled me out and asked me to approach the desk specifically to ask me if I planned on paying for admission. I had just spent the first 20 minutes with my family in the gift shop looking at and pricing out some of the fantastic art for sale without any issues. Of the three of us visiting, I'm the artistic one who appreciates art more than anyone else and feel that the way the staff dealt with me was less than stellar. Many local artists have quirky appearances and have a casual attire to suit their personalities. Of all places that I should be able to feel most comfortable, this visit was anything but. Didn't waste money on this particular excursion and we left with a bad taste in our mouths.
Kierin Kocourek (11.07.2017 04:41)
We were invited for a private tour led by the WAG head curator, to see the brand new Picasso in Canada and Man Beast Exhibits, and they were spectacular! I've been to a few art galleries and museums, and I always enjoy myself, but I had never had a guide before. It seriously enriched the experience, especially for someone like myself, who isn't knowledgeable at all about the art and the history behind it. Viewing each piece meant so much more to me, when I was listening to the curator describe what Picasso was going through in his life during the time he created the work. There was also a small interactive section for gallery-goers to create their own Picasso-Style drawings. This is a wonderful idea, and really brought the work to life for me. I included a couple photo's to give readers an idea, but there was at least one other interactive section that I did not photograph. Finally, I have to mention how there were two write-ups for at least some of the pieces, one for adults, and one for kids...how cool! Things like "how many shapes can you find in this piece". I think this is a great idea, and will hopefully help to encourage families to come and view Picasso's works, and know that their kids are invited to appreciate the art as well. Thank you WAG for a splendid visit. I'll be back again, and will recommend the galleries to others as well!
