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New Staff Member: Sonali Menezes

Hamilton Artists Inc. is pleased to announce Sonali Menezes as our new Programming Coordinator ! Sonali is stepping into the role left by former staff member Kristina Durka who has moved on to the role of City Enrichment Fund Policy Analyst for the City of Hamilton. We thank Kristina for her past and continued service and dedication to the arts...

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Meet Sanaa Humayun!

Hamilton Artists Inc is very excited to welcome Sanaa Humayun into the role of Programming Director. Sanaa is coming to us from her position as Executive Director of The New Gallery, in Calgary, Alberta. She brings with her a commitment to better, braver arts spaces, meaningful opportunities for emerging artists, and a prioritization of fierce care, advocacy, and joy in...

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Annual General Meeting Announcement

Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 7:00-9:00pm EST online via Zoom Post-meeting Facilitation w/ DJ Mixed Materials Register for the meeting link here . Closed captioning, chat, and non-verbal communications tools will be enabled in zoom. Dear Friends and Members of the Inc., We are writing to invite you to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, February 2 from 7:00-9:00pm...

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Artwork Documentation Appointments 2023

Februrary 8-March 11, 2023 Need to document artworks, but don’t have the space? Hamilton Artists Inc. is making part of the Cannon Gallery available as a free bookable space for artwork documentation. Artists working in any media are invited to use the space to set up and document their artworks. Factory Media Centre will provide lights and DSLR cameras free...

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Job Opportunity: Programming Director

CALL FOR APPLICANTS Term : Full-time, permanent. Workdays are Tuesdays-Saturdays; evening and weekend work is required for committee meetings and events. Compensation : $27.50/hour at 35 hours/week ($50,050 annual), two weeks of paid vacation per year and two weeks of paid holiday closure. Benefits : Employer-paid health benefits following a three-month probationary period. Start Date (flexible) : February 1st, 2023...

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Call for Vendors - Quirky AF | art fair 2022

Call for Vendor Applications Friday November 11, 2022, 6:00 pm - 11:00pm (during Art Crawl) Saturday November 12, 2022, 10:00 am - 4:00pm Hamilton Artists Inc., 155 James Street N Vendor applications due: September 14, 2022 at 11:59 pm EST. Hamilton Artists Inc. is pleased to announce that our in person Quirky AF | art fair is back for an...

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Remembering Dr. Carl John Turkstra

Hamilton Artists Inc. joins the greater Hamilton community in mourning the passing of Dr. Carl John Turkstra. Dr. Turkstra was a successful world-travelled academic in the field of civil and environmental engineering. He was also the founder of the Incite Foundation, which continues to support large and small arts, education, and music programs in the Hamilton region. Dr. Turkstra had...

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Announcing the Micro Grant Recipients!

Hamilton Artists Inc. and Factory Media Centre are pleased to announce the recipients of our 2022 Micro Grants! The Micro Grants contribute funds to support various creative projects from artists working in any medium, and include six $500 cash grants and two media equipment rental grants. Congratulations Olivia Brouwer, Cait Gautron, Taras Hemon, Clairandean Humphrey, K. MacNeil, Ignazio Colt Nicastro...

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Born Celestial Exhibition Announcement and Update from Alex Jacobs-Blum

Hamilton Artists Inc. is excited to announce our newest exhibition, Born Celestial ! Born Celestial features Kaya Joan, Natalie King, Nicole Neidhardt, Celeste Pedri-Spade, Chyler Sewell, Danielle Boissoneau, and is curated by our Indigenous Curator in Residence, Alex Jacobs-Blum. Born Celestial investigates ways in which Indigenous artists utilize ancestral and contemporary knowledge to build futurities. Futurities draws upon human and...

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Annual General Meeting Announcement

2021 Annual General Meeting Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 2:00-4:00pm EST online via Zoom Register for the meeting link here . Closed captioning, chat, and non-verbal communications tools will be enabled in zoom. Dear Inc. Members, We are writing to invite you to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) coming up on Saturday, February 26 from 2:00-4:00pm EST over Zoom. 2021...

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Artwork Documentation Appointments

Image: Brendan Hendry and Jessy Kitchen, the ol' ball and chain , 2021. From the exhibition the space in which we have dissolved . Artwork Documentation Appointments Februrary 15-26, 2022 Need to document artworks, but don’t have the space? Hamilton Artists Inc. is making its James Gallery available as a free bookable space for artwork documentation. Artists working in any...

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In Support of Encampment Residents and Black Housing Advocates

The board and staff at Hamilton Artists Inc. strongly condemn the recent brutal actions of the Hamilton Police Service and the criminalization of young Black leaders who are supporting and advocating for our unhoused neighbours. Hamilton Police’s blatant violence against peaceful protestors is anti-Black and anti-poor. It is indicative of the City’s unwillingness to meaningfully address Hamilton’s deepening housing crisis...

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Artwork Documentation Appointments

Image: Brendan Hendry and Jessy Kitchen, the ol' ball and chain , 2021. From the exhibition the space in which we have dissolved . Artwork Documentation Appointments February 15-26, 2022 Need to document artworks, but don’t have the space? Hamilton Artists Inc. is making its James Gallery available as a free bookable space for artwork documentation. Artists working in any...

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Our Giving Campaign 2021 Begins Now!

Dear Friend of the Inc., In August of this year, Hamilton Artists Inc. opened its doors to the public for the first time since March 2020. Having artworks and visitors in the space again has made a world of difference in our sense of mission and hope for the future, but we have been no less busy with the physical...

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Meet Gallery Assistant Brianna Seferiades

Hamilton Artists Inc. is pleased to welcome Brianna Seferiades, our new Gallery Assistant! Read on to learn more about Brianna. Hello! My name is Brianna Seferiades (she/her) and I am a multidisciplinary artist based in Hamilton, ON. I studied Art History and Theatre at McMaster University and completed my studies in 2019 with BA degrees from both programs. Theatrical design...

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Reopening Policies and New Hours

As part of the first phase of our reopening plan, the Hamilton Artists Inc. has created the following policies for visitors. Please take note of all of our policies when you visit us. Policy Please delay your visit if you are not feeling well. We will see you when you feel better! Maximum 6 visitors at any given time inside...

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Retracing/Forgetting: Open Studio with Bhavika Sharma

Bhavika Sharma, An Endless Cycle of Retracing and Forgetting , 2021. Polyvinyl alcohol, thread, and dyed fabric. Retracing/Forgetting : Open Studio with Bhavika Sharma August 18, 2021 from 7:00-8:30pm ET over Zoom Since November 2020, the Inc. has had the pleasure of hosting multidisciplinary artist, Bhavika Sharma, as our artist-in-residence and gallery assistant. As their residency draws to a close...

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Meet John Hill and Derek Jenkins, our new Public Programs Coordinator and Executive Director

Hamilton Artists Inc. is thrilled to welcome John Hill as Public Programs Coordinator and Derek Jenkins as Executive Director! As Public Programs Coordinator , John Hill will be overseeing online communications, organizing public programs such as the professional development workshop series and outdoor screening series, and working closely with members and volunteers. "I'm incredibly excited to get to work bringing...

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Meet Indigenous Curatorial Resident Alex Jacobs-Blum

Alex Jacobs-Blum, The land we are and have always been // tsih.sa:né:yohs (when you are healing) , 2020. Digital photograph. Introducing Alex Jacobs-Blum, Indigenous Curatorial Resident Hamilton Artists Inc. (the Inc.) is thrilled to welcome Alex Jacobs-Blum as its inaugural Indigenous Curatorial Resident. Alex was selected from many talented and inspiring applicants by jurors Vanessa Dion Fletcher, Sahra Soudi, and...

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Hamilton Artists Inc. Announces Staffing Changes

April 1, 2021 For Immediate Release: Hamilton Artists Inc. Announces Staffing Changes Hamilton Artists Inc. congratulates outgoing Executive Director, Julie Dring on her new role with the University of Waterloo. Julie’s tireless efforts over her two and a half years in the role have resulted in significant organizational growth and financial sustainability. She helped develop equity and anti-oppression practices, established...

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Incoming! A project for newcomer, immigrant and refugee artists

Click below to read in different languages: Arabic | Cantonese | Punjabi | Spanish | Farsi | French | Croatian | Serbian Hamilton Artists Inc. is pleased to present Incoming! a project addressing the needs of newcomer, immigrant, and refugee artists. Incoming! includes workshops, events, and an art exhibition supporting visual artists who want to establish themselves in the Hamilton...

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Meet Artist in Residence / Gallery Assistant Bhavika Sharma

Hamilton Artists Inc. is pleased to welcome Bhavika Sharma, our new Artist in Residence / Gallery Assistant! Read on to learn more about Bhavika. Hi, my name is Bhavika Sharma and I am a multidisciplinary artist based in Toronto. I have a BA in Architecture and Visual Studies from the University of Toronto. Informed by my specialization in urbanism, my...

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Annual Members' Exhibition and COVID-19 Updates

Dear Inc. members, Every year at this time, we invite you to bring an artwork to the gallery to be included in our annual members’ exhibition, SWARM . It is truly one of the highlights of the year to get to connect with our members, see your new works, and fill the gallery with artworks of all sizes, styles, and...

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Calling all Inc. members! Submit your work to be featured in our windows!

Window Activations Deadline: November 28, 2020 This winter, we will be showcasing artwork by Inc. members in our street-facing windows. We always welcome new and returning members , who will then be eligible to participate. Similar to our annual members' exhibition SWARM , submissions will not be juried but only one artwork from each artist will be accepted. Depending on...

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