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?

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

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada. The month aims to raise awareness and challenge the 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 … Continued

Acquiring Kareem-Anthony Ferreira’s stunning painting titled Miss Rodney’s Event is an unparalleled opportunity for the Art Gallery of Hamilton to enrich its collection and captivate visitors with his exceptional artistic talent! You can help make this possible. An anonymous donor has stepped forward with an offer to match donations up to $35,000 towards the purchase … Continued

The Artful Moments Program traces its beginnings to more than 10 years ago when a new dementia wing was being built at St. Peter’s Hospital. Janis was the clinical manager of this wing and Maureen was a clinical nurse specialist. We were gifted with funding to purchase art from the AGH, and thus began a … Continued

Members of the AGH Staff discuss their favourite pieces from the Gallery’s Permanent Collection.

Aspiring curator and the Art Gallery of Hamilton’s current High School co-op student, Alexis Mael Miller, delivers a think piece reflecting on growing up in Hamilton and discovering its flourishing but elusive art scene. Growing up in Hamilton, I struggled to see the city as little more than mediocre. It gave me what I needed; … Continued