Melissa Bennett is the Curator of Contemporary Art here at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. Among her many duties, Melissa is responsible for curating some of this past decade’s most-memorable AGH exhibitions, such as are you experienced?, Graeme Patterson: Secret Citadel, and the recent Hamilton Now: Subject and Object, which featured eighteen local artists exploring … Continued

The Artist’s Dream: Works of French Symbolism was recently extended until January 10, 2021, giving AGH visitors extra opportunities to enter the world of French Symbolism. Back in April, we published an article by the exhibition’s curator, Dr. Amy Wallace, exploring the important contributions of women artists to the movement, focusing in particular on Sarah … Continued

If you have attended a Gallery tour at the AGH, you have likely heard that we house over 10,500 works in our permanent collection – a number which often surprises our visitors and immediately begs the question: where do we keep them all? Many AGH regulars may know the answer – in the vaults! Our … Continued

Last week we published an article highlighting all the articles exploring the Gallery Level 1 exhibitions, giving visitors online and in-person a chance to preview or re-experience the work currently on display. This week, we’re turning to our Gallery Level 2 exhibitions, including our permanently installed The Collection exhibition, as well as the works available … Continued

It has been one month since we reopened our doors to the public, and we have been overwhelmed by the immense support of our visitors heading back to the Gallery. Of course, we understand that some of our regular visitors are not yet comfortable heading in to see our exhibitions, so we invite you all … Continued