Melanin & Masterpieces: Live Painting Competition
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Registration Required
Location: Art Gallery of Hamilton
Join Melanin Market and AGH for a unique artistic showdown!
Local BIPOC artists will be bringing their creativity, brushes and competitive spirit to complete a masterpiece for a prize. The night will consist of two 30-minute rounds with the top 5 finalists live painting. Every ticket holder has a chance to vote for their pieces and collectively decide on winner.
Who will win the battle of the brushes?
Cash bar will be available.
Competing Artists:
Justine Agada
Amani Omar
Seromo Okoro
Vanessa Hill
Clairandean Humphrey
Chris Perez
Sakina Ali
Makhdoom Khan
Emmanuel Akolo
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Tickets:
$20 AGH Members
$25 General Admission
Gallery admission included.
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