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Art, Community, Behind the Scenes
Remembering April Hickox: The AGH Mourns the Passing of a Beloved Artist, Educator, and Mentor
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.
Behind the Scenes at the AGH: Care of the Permanent Collection
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.
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Art, Community, Behind the Scenes, Exhibition
Studio Visit with Gord Bond: The Mess Makers and Their Associates
We hope you can join us for the exciting new exhibition, Gord Bond: The Mess Makers and Their Associates, which will be on view at the AGH from July 10 to 27, 2025. The exhibition will be held in the AGH Art Sales + Services showroom. We also hope you can join us for the exhibition’s Opening Reception on Thursday, July 10 from 5 to 8 pm. The artist will be in attendance to answer questions and discuss his work.
For his exhibition, Greg Staats: Runners Continuum, the artist participated in a conversation with the Art Gallery of Hamilton’s Melissa Bennett (Senior Curator of Contemporary Art) and Celia Vernal (Lead of Public Programs) to explore the nuanced meanings within his lens-based works.
Volunteers exemplify the best in all of us. They give of themselves – not because they seek accolades or monetary gain – but because they choose to support causes that strengthen their communities and make the world a brighter place for everyone. Through their generosity and dedication, they share the greatest gift of all – … Continued
Education, Community, Behind the Scenes
Remembering Helen Hadden: A Beloved Member of the AGH Family Leaves a Lasting Legacy
Helen Hadden touched so many lives at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. For more than 50 years, she inspired others through her tireless work as an AGH Volunteer and Docent. Helen was a colleague, a role model, a mentor – and most of all, a good friend. When Helen passed away on January 25, 2025, … Continued
Working with living artists affords us the chance to ask them directly about their work and process. In AGH Magazine’s Quest10ns series, we ask contemporary artists whose work is on view at the AGH ten questions on a range of topics to gain insight into what drives their art practice. ‘Touched by Devi’ is a multi-media … Continued
Founded in 1914, the Art Gallery of Hamilton has become an important resource and cultural hub within the city of Hamilton. As we celebrate 110 years in 2024, we’d like to thank our community supporters for all of their incredible dedication, we can’t do what we do without you! Did you know that the AGH … Continued
Working with living artists affords us the chance to ask them directly about their work and process. In AGH Magazine’s Quest10ns series, we ask contemporary artists whose work is on view at the AGH ten questions on a range of topics to gain insight into what drives their art practice. Alex Jacobs-Blum (she/her) is a … Continued