At any given time, only a small portion of the permanent collection is on exhibition for the public to enjoy. However, even the pieces in our vaults require specialized care and attention.
To preserve, catalogue and track such an extensive collection requires a great deal of work behind the scenes. Today, we introduce the AGH’s Interim Collection Registrar, Andrea Howard, who sat down with us to explain her role in caring for the Gallery’s permanent collection.
The excitement is palpable every year. Each spring, the Art Gallery of Hamilton hosts Ontario’s largest art sale west of Toronto, and the anticipation builds quickly as the opening date draws near. Art collectors from across the region gather in the beautiful Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Pavilion for the annual AGH Art Sale, which is … Continued
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!
‘Tis the season for holiday shopping! Whether you’re looking for books, jewelry, crafts, or unique art pieces that were made locally, look no further than the Art Gallery of Hamilton.
Based in culturally diverse Toronto, and born in Changchun, China mixed with Chinese, North Korean, and Mongolian ancestry; Naishi Wang is an independent contemporary dance artist observing and studying the underlying motivations of the body’s movements and the emotions it conveys. Renowned for his exceptional improvisations, which he turns into incarnations of bodily meaning, Wang … Continued
Artful Moments has never been about teaching art, but instead, about fostering shared experiences. January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada, so as this year’s sessions become available for registration, we are reflecting on how this pivotal wellness program has evolved and at times thrived with our unprecedented times. We do not need to tell … Continued
The winter season is unfolding the best of Maud Lewis’ ceaselessly joyful work during its time at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. Don’t miss this exciting exhibition, closing soon on January 9th, 2022. The twinkling lights of Gore Park’s familiar ferris wheel sparkle down the street, and a sprinkling of snow falls while families and … 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
It is our Duty to fight for our freedom It is our duty to win We must love each other and protect each other We have nothing to lose but our chains ― Assata Shakur In a world on fire with climate change, police brutality tied to centuries of anti-Blackness and colonialism, and the struggles of everyday life … Continued