Spring is always an exciting time for the arts in Hamilton – the warmth of the sun and the colours of the season providing a welcome complement to trips to our city’s many arts and culture organizations. While we currently remain in lockdown, barring art lovers from the relaxing comforts of indoor Gallery spaces and … Continued

Over the past 12 months, the Online Film Series has proudly presented over 30 feature films to our audience, delivering some of the best regional, national, and international film around. Each month brings a new suite of films to our online platform, along with a space for discussing the works at our free monthly Film … Continued

Over on the AGH Instagram page, we share weekly spotlights on artists in the AGH Collection, diving deep into some of the many stunning works we hold in our care. Numbering over 10,000 works and counting, many of these works are explorable from the comfort of your home through our Online Collection. Presenting three of … Continued

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

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