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The AGH Art Sale

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The 1954 Sale of Fine Arts: How a Volunteer Initiative Led to a Time-Honoured Tradition at the AGH

Aaron Lam

- April 17, 2025

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


Artful Moments program at the Art Gallery of Hamilton

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When We Put People at the Centre, We Do Better Work: An Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Reflection

Laurie Kilgour-Walsh

- January 22, 2025

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 Art Gallery of Hamilton

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Snippets from the AGH Volunteer Archives: The Fun Fair

Ann Manson, Brian Winer, Marilyn Hollick, Valery Dunlop

- January 14, 2025

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!


Find Your Perfect Holiday Gift at the AGH Shop

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Find Your Perfect Holiday Gift at the AGH Shop

Aaron Lam

- December 16, 2024

‘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.


Artist Profile: Naishi Wang

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Artist Profile: Naishi Wang

Megan Olynik

- August 18, 2023

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: Fostering Connection in a Time of Social Isolation

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Artful Moments: Fostering Connection in a Time of Social Isolation

Laurie Kilgour-Walsh

- January 24, 2022

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


A Happy Holiday with Maud Lewis

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A Happy Holiday with Maud Lewis

Liana Shaw

- December 22, 2021

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


Cultivating Member Community: An Interview with Development Officer, Peter Herriman

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Cultivating Member Community: An Interview with Development Officer, Peter Herriman

Art Gallery of Hamilton

- December 8, 2021

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


Esmaa Mohamoud: To Play in the Face of Certain Defeat

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Esmaa Mohamoud: To Play in the Face of Certain Defeat

Syrus Marcus Ware

- August 12, 2021

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


Collection Showcase: Breaking the Vault

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Collection Showcase: Breaking the Vault

Art Gallery of Hamilton

- July 29, 2021

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

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