[8] GOG produces professional development opportunities designed to increase the capacity of their members to navigate and advance in the cultural sector, taking the form of workshops, think tanks, symposiums and other initiatives.
[9] These professional development opportunities cover a wide range of relevant topics, including emerging technologies, new ways of working, accessibility, strategy, and engagement.
GOG's membership program and various initiatives also serve as tools for network building to strengthen the body of public galleries across Ontario.
This Award celebrates the diverse and innovative arts practices of Black, Indigenous, People of Colour leaders, which are essential to the country's cultural vitality.
GOG acknowledges that historic and systemic barriers have affected access to opportunities and resources for BIPOC arts professionals.