Founded in 1914, the Art Gallery of Hamilton is Ontario's third largest public art gallery and owns one of the finest collections of art in Canada, featuring over 9,500 works of art including historical European, historical Canadian and contemporary art. Its renovated and award-winning premises present exhibitions that change several times a year, plus visitors can enjoy the always-tempting Shop at AGH and Café at AGH.

In October 2003, the AGH began a major renovation project, transforming its aging building into an international art destination. Designed by Hamilton-born architect Bruce Kuwabara, the $18 million revitalization project was a major turning point at the Gallery, which now features innovative activities and programming such as the 10-day multi-venue AGH World Film Festival, the Virtual Vaults online permanent collection showcase, an active social media presence, the CLiC young professional collective, and popular talks and tours. Major upcoming initiatives include a spectacular set of events and activities to celebrate the Gallery’s 100-year anniversary in 2014 and the Spring 2012 opening of the 5,000 sq ft AGH Design Annex on James Street North – a design-oriented retail store and event rental and performance space.

Corporate Membership Benefits

Platinum Corporate Membership ($5,000 / year)

Receive all Gold and Silver benefits, and the following additions:

$1,000 credit towards the purchase or rental of artwork from the AGH Art Rental + Sales Programme

Feature profile in insights, AGH Member magazine

Upgrade to 10 transferable AGH Corporate Membership cards

Upgrade to 50 complimentary AGH exhibition passes for clients and guests

Upgrade to 30% discount on an AGH Event Services facility rental

Gold Corporate Membership ($2,500 / year)

Receive all Silver benefits, and the following additions:

Four tickets for each CLiC signature event (4 per year), Hamilton’s premier social and networking group
    for young professionals

Logo listed in partnership with an AGH exhibition

Upgrade to 5 transferable AGH Corporate Membership cards

Upgrade to 25 complimentary AGH exhibition passes for clients an

Silver Corporate Membership ($1,000 / year)

Complimentary private docent-led tour of AGH exhibitions

Ten complimentary AGH exhibition passes for clients and guests

Exclusive mailing of insights, AGH Member magazine

Preferred Partner 15% discount on all Membership purchases for employees

Two transferable AGH Corporate Membership cards

10% discount at Shop at AGH and Café at AGH with Corporate Membership card

Member price on AGH Films, Talks and Art Classes with Corporate Membership card

Complimentary admission to all AGH exhibitions with Corporate Membership card

10% discount on an AGH Event Services facility rental

Certificate acknowledging support

Recognition in insights, AGH Member magazine

Recognition on AGH website

Recognition on AGH Donor Wall


To become a Corporate Member or for a complete list of membership benefits, please contact the Membership Department at 905-527-6610 ext. 250 or by email membership@artgalleryofhamilton.com.