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

Earlier this year, the Art Gallery of Hamilton announced a big step in the evolution of the annual Festival. This change grew from the hope of intensifying the regional and multi-disciplinary connections which made past Festivals resonate most with our local multi-arts community. With this came the decision to expand this year’s Festival beyond film … Continued

“I’m going to leave you the greatest gift of all; and that’s a great name and a great memory.” – Joey Tanenbaum quoting Abraham Tanenbaum, his admired and influential Zaida. The Art Gallery of Hamilton is deeply saddened by the passing of Joey Tanenbaum, one of this country’s most generous philanthropists. With his profound commitment … Continued

Join us as we visit our new neighbours Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience at the Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen’s! Go beyond the frame and walk through the world of Vincent Van Gogh’s artwork only 55 steps away, across Summers Lane from the AGH. As the didactics state, to make an art experience without … Continued

If you’re a Member of the Art Gallery of Hamilton, chances are you may be familiar with our Development Officer, Annual Giving & Membership, Peter Herriman. Peter started in February 2021 with an AGH that was closed due to COVID-19, and saw this as an opportunity to learn and enhance the Member experience. Peter is … Continued

Every Wednesday, the AGH Instagram page brings the AGH Permanent Collection to you! With over 10,000 works and counting held in our care, these weekly spotlights provide brief glimpses into the lives and careers of the many talented artists contributing to this proud Collection. You can always see more over on our Online Collection page! … Continued

The AGH is thrilled to announce that we will re-open on July 22! Featuring an extended exhibition schedule ripe with exciting work new and old, the Gallery has something to offer every visitor, whether this is your first trip ever or just your first trip back. To celebrate the occasion, Gallery admission will be FREE until August … Continued