The Art Gallery of Hamilton was deeply saddened to learn of the recent loss of one of our foremost supporters of the permanent collection. Hubert “Bert” Stitt passed away on December 12, 2020, at age 87, surrounded by his family. The impact Bert (as he insisted on being called) and Barbara – his beloved wife … Continued
Over on the AGH Instagram page, we have been celebrating Black History Month with weekly spotlights on Black artists in the AGH Collection, as well as past and upcoming AGH exhibitions highlighting the artistic, social, and political contributions being made by Black artists in North America. Compiling four Collection and Exhibition Showcases in one place, … Continued
Visions 2020: The 125th Annual Women’s Art Association of Hamilton Exhibition opened at the Art Gallery of Hamilton on December 5, 2020. In light of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, the show will be extended until April 25, 2021. The Women’s Art Association of Hamilton (WAAH) was formed in 1894 with “the vision to promote the city’s … Continued
Enjoy this conversation between AGH Curator of Contemporary Art Melissa Bennett and current AGH exhibition artist Nora Hutchinson, reflecting on Hutchinson’s retrospective exhibition, Rebel Opera. Recorded remotely over Zoom, this conversation serves as a complement to our final weeks hosting the video exhibition online. Don’t miss the final weeks to view the exhibition … Continued
As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the dramatic changes that have unfolded around us, and the impact they have had on arts, culture, and education. As a key member of our AGH: Learn team, Sara Dickinson is the Senior Manager of Educational Outreach here at the Art Gallery of … Continued
For this week’s AGH Magazine article, enjoy this recorded conversation between AGH Director of Programs and Education Tor Lukasik-Foss and current AGH exhibition artist Nora Hutchinson. This conversation occurred September 24, 2020 for a live audience in the AGH Joey & Toby Tanenbaum Pavilion, in alignment with the safety protocols and guidelines as … Continued
Hamilton’s arts history is a rich and complex tale, chock full of fascinating characters vital to the growth of culture in the city. As you may recall from the AGH exhibition presenting the project, Hamilton Arts Council’s Building Cultural Legacies is a storytelling platform aiming to comprehensively collect the stories of Hamilton arts between the … Continued
On Saturday, November 28, the AGH will host our first-ever online Gala, viewable by ticketholders starting at 7:00 pm. The annual Gala is a keystone Gallery event demonstrating the collective efforts of our communities pushing the arts forward in Hamilton. This year’s necessary shift online brings us The AGH Dream: A Virtual Gala Experience, a … Continued
This coming Friday marks the start of the 12th annual AGH Film Festival! Our first-ever online iteration of the Festival features over 40 features to watch anytime between October 16 and October 25. Along with the films themselves, AGH Film fans will get to enjoy free short film programs, director Q+As, panel discussions, and more! … Continued
Ryan Ferguson is the Film Program Curator here at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. In charge of leading each year’s AGH Film Festival and recurring Film Series program, Ryan has taken on the additional challenge with this year’s 12th annual Festival by taking the entire event online. I sat down with Ryan to discuss the … Continued