Throughout November and December, Hamilton-based artist Heidi Berton has been transforming the rear wall of the AGH Creative Lab into a spectacular mural that embodies the playful atmosphere of the space and explores some of the iconic works in the AGH collection.

“It feels like a great big smile.”

A young visitor to the Art Gallery of Hamilton recently used these words to describe Julianna Biernacki’s textile art piece, Meeting at the table, upon seeing it for the first time. The small boy was beaming with joy as he made this comment  – a reaction many people have experienced when viewing this colourful and exuberant work.

AGH Art Sales + Services is proud to be hosting Zaagigi | Growth, a showing of Cody Houle’s remarkable work that runs from October 2 to 26, 2025. Through vibrant, expressive paintings, Houle explores personal and cultural transformation, reclaiming identity, healing from intergenerational trauma, and deepening the connection with his Indigenous roots.

The Art Gallery of Hamilton is saddened to hear about the passing of artist April Hickox on August 15, 2025 after an extended battle with cancer. April’s work graced many exhibitions at the AGH throughout the years and she was a good friend of the Gallery.

At any given time, only a small portion of the permanent collection is on exhibition for the public to enjoy. However, even the pieces in our vaults require specialized care and attention.

To preserve, catalogue and track such an extensive collection requires a great deal of work behind the scenes. Today, we introduce the AGH’s Interim Collection Registrar, Andrea Howard, who sat down with us to explain her role in caring for the Gallery’s permanent collection.