Ann MacDonald joined UTSC in 2002 as Director and Curator of the Gallery (now known as the student-run Gallery 1265). A few years later, Ann was opening and operating the Doris McCarthy Gallery (DMG) and met many times with Doris McCarthy to discuss its operations. Beyond directing and curating countless art exhibits on campus, Ann also teaches courses as an Associate Professor in the Department of Arts, Culture and Media (ACM). In this interview, she reflects on her early professional life working with marginalized people after graduating with a degree in sociology before studying at OCAD. Ann talks about how she became involved in the visual arts, her approach to teaching, the operations of the DMG, and her interest in the role of the arts in social change.
Researchers: Amelia Ainsworth, Azreen Sikder
Date: August 24, 2020
