Call for Board of Directors
The Hamilton Artists Inc. is seeking engaged, committed and enthusiastic volunteers to submit applications to fill the Board of Directors. The Board consists of members who possess a variety of skills, knowledge, perspectives and talents. The Board wishes to reflect the diverse community of Hamilton and be a welcoming, inclusive environment and encourages applications from individuals from diverse cultural...
Read moreSWARM: Annual Members Exhibition & Annual General Meeting
SWARM: Annual Members Exhibition November 26, 2016 – January 14, 2017 Drop Off: Wednesday, November 16th – Saturday, November 19th, 2016 during regular gallery hours. (Wed – Sat 12:00 – 5:00 pm / Fri 12:00 – 6:00 pm) Please note that any works submitted after these dates cannot be accepted. Opening Reception: November 26th, 7:30 -11:00 pm Hamilton Artists’ Inc....
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Hello from new co-op student, Kenneth Johnson
When I think of art, I think of a quote by Anthony Mara from his book A Constellation of Vital Phenomena, in which a woman finds a scientific definition of life in a medical encyclopedia. It reads, “Life: a constellation of vital phenomena—organization, irritability, movement, growth, reproduction, adaptation.” Though not specifically relating to any artistic or cultural practices, this...
Read moreFor Immediate Release: Hamilton Artists Inc. names Jessica Vellenga Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Hamilton, September 9, 2016: The Board of Directors of the Hamilton Artists Inc. is very pleased to announce that Jessica Vellenga will be taking on the role of Executive Director as of October 1st, 2016. Vellenga comes to the Inc. with over 16 years of experience in commercial galleries, territorial galleries, and artist-run centers. She is...
Read moreFor Immediate Release: Hamilton Artists Inc. partners with imagineNATIVE on outdoor screening of Canadian Indigenous Short Film, Sept 30
For Immediate Release: Hamilton Artists Inc. is pleased to partner with imagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival on outdoor screening of Canadian Indigenous Short Film, September 30 at 8:00 pm Canadian Indigenous Shorts Presented in partnership by imagineNATIVE & Hamilton Artists Inc. September 30, 8:00 pm (Doors at 7:30 pm) Rain date: October 1, 8:00 pm ArcelorMittal Dofasco Courtyard...
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Introducing our newest co-op student, Anita Lee
Hello there! My name is Anita Lee and I am in the Honours Bachelor of Illustration Program at Sheridan College. I also have a diploma in Visual and Creative Arts from Sheridan as well. Currently I am doing my co-op at Hamilton Artists Inc. because I wanted to get some experience and insight into how an artist-run gallery works....
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Hello, from the Spring and Summer Co-op Student, Mychaela Beauregard!
Art is something that can be taken from one place and made into your own, and I find that to be a beautiful thing. My name is Mychaela Beauregard, and I am a student in the Community Integration through Co-operative Education (C.I.C.E.) Program at Mohawk College. The C.I.C.E. Program is a program that helps individuals with intellectual disabilities to...
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Introducing Our New Gallery Assistant Caroline Forde
My name is Caroline Forde and I am a Hamilton born artist and maker specializing in textile design and illustration. I have spent my past two summers attending Craft Studio Artists-In-Residence programs through Harbourfront Center in Toronto, Ontario and at Peters Valley School of Craft in Layton, New Jersey. Having the opportunity to work at Hamilton Artists Inc. this...
Read moreJune Public Programming
Hamilton Artists Inc. would like to invite you to a number of off-site programming initiatives this week including an artist talk by current exhibiting artist, Stephen Kelly; the second screening of Photophobia: Contemporary Moving Image Festival; and an experimental performance by Erin Gee created specifically for the Hamilton Children’s Choir at McMaster University’s LIVElab. Stephen Kelly Artist Talk and...
Read moreFor Immediate Release: Hamilton Artists Inc. is pleased to present its Summer Exhibition Programming
For Immediate Release: Hamilton Artists Inc. is pleased to present its Summer Exhibition Programming: Cannon Gallery: Stephen Kelly Open Ended Ensemble (Competitive Coevolution) James Gallery: Nahed Mansour, Lee Nutbean and Giles Whitaker Proximities ArcelorMittal Dofasco Courtyard: Thea Haines Artist’s Palette Community Dye Garden Opening Receptions: Saturday, June 18, 2:00-4:00 pm Hamilton Artists Inc. 155 James Street North, Hamilton Stephen...
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