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Programming, Community, Shop at AGH
The 1954 Sale of Fine Arts: How a Volunteer Initiative Led to a Time-Honoured Tradition at the AGH
The excitement is palpable every year. Each spring, the Art Gallery of Hamilton hosts Ontario’s largest art sale west of Toronto, and the anticipation builds quickly as the opening date draws near. Art collectors from across the region gather in the beautiful Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Pavilion for the annual AGH Art Sale, which is … 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
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An exciting new initiative in Hamilton is enabling visitors to interact with pieces in the permanent collection like never before. Sponsored by the incite Foundation for the Arts, Beyond the Frame is a groundbreaking art-activation project that uses audio, video, and augmented reality to provide interpretive, sensory, and reimagined experiences to activate selected works from the AGH Collection.
The journey toward gender equality requires courage, determination and resilience. These words perfectly epitomize the subjects of Her Too: Contemporaries of Helen McNicoll, a new exhibition at the Art Gallery of Hamilton.
Education, Programming, Community
Fostering Creativity, Confidence, and Community with Camps for March Break and Summer Vacation
There’s no other place like it. When it comes to kids’ camps for March Break and summer vacation, nothing can compare to a week at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. Where else can campers enjoy great art from Canada and around the world, and also learn from practicing artists who have a passion for teaching?
Education, Programming, Community
When We Put People at the Centre, We Do Better Work: An Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Reflection
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada. The aim of the month is to raise awareness and challenge stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s and dementia. As our communities age, we see the impact of dementia and the stigma that surrounds it becoming ever more widespread in Canada.
The Art Gallery of Hamilton has been presenting specialized programs for people living with dementia and their families for many years, and through this work, we have connected with many wonderful participants and their families.
The AGH’s legacy of providing family-focused programming dates back to 1950, when the Women’s Volunteer Committee was formed. The first “Fun Fair” was held the following year on the lovely grounds of Hillfield School to help attract a new generation of visitors to the Gallery. It was truly a day to remember!
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
Did you know you can rent the Pavilion for YOUR special event? The AGH is the chosen venue for between 40 to 50 weddings and showers yearly, each one as unique and beautiful as the next. Since we can’t invite you to these milestone events in person, we’d like to share these behind-the-scenes photos of … Continued