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A new exhibition of 38 masterworks by the celebrated Canadian artist Emily Carr opens at the Art Gallery of Hamilton on May 12 and will be on view through October 28, 2012. Several of the works exhibited in Nature and Spirit: Emily Carr�s Coastal Landscapes have never been seen before in Hamilton. More »

Victoria and Deborah Pearce
James North Art Crawl
Friday May 11th, 7:30 – 10:00 pm.
173 James Street North,
Third Floor, Hamilton

Xtracurricular
A High School Art Exhibition
May 18 � June 3, 2012
Opening reception: Friday May 18 from 4 – 6 pm More »

I would like to invite you to The Earth Laughs in Flowers, an exhibition of my photographs celebrating the chrysanthemums of Gage Park.

The exhibition is on throughout May at Gallery on 4, Hamilton Public Library, Central Branch, 55 York Blvd.

Meet the Artist Reception: Friday, May 11, 6:30 to 9:30 pm (Art Crawl evening) More »

An Introduction is a selection of local artists that Earls Court Gallery would like to highlight to Hamilton and the surrounding area. The show features encaustic work by Bruno Capolongo, pop art by Julio Ferrer, an industrial look by Clarence Porter, and large lively floral by Victoria Pearce. These artists exhibit strong technic in illustrating realism paintings with their own painterly stylistic. In addition, there will be several other surprise artists involved! More »

CLiC Landscapes

A gala fundraising celebration of Canada’s iconic geographic wonders and incredible diversity

CLiC Landscapes will be a whimsical evening of socializing and dancing under the Northern Lights. Enjoy a fabulous selection of hors d’oeuvres, special Sweet Ice Snow Cones cocktails, the funk, soul and reggae sounds of local band Brothers du Monde, and captivating performances by Zero Gravity. More »

Original works by more than 50 artists from the Hamilton area and across the country will be featured at the eagerly awaited Art Gallery of Hamilton’s annual Spring Art Sale, Thursday, May 3 to Sunday, May 6. The four-day sale showcases exciting new works – paintings, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry – by established and emerging artists, who are invited to participate in the Spring Art Sale through a selection process. Admission to the sale is free. The AGH Spring Art Sale is held at the Art Gallery of Hamilton, 123 King Street West, downtown Hamilton. Funds raised from the sale are dedicated to programming activities at the AGH. More »

SPRING CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

CHILDREN�S CLASSES

Art Tots
With Brigitte Huard
From ages 3+ years with a parent
Thursdays April 5 � April 26, 2012
(4 sessions) from 10:00am � 10:30am More »

Early Call for WHIRLIGIGs 2012
more than four months remaining to make one
all welcome! deadline aug 5. art crawl opening aug 9

les sasaki’s 2011 video link: (art) the occasional whirlygig show, You Me Gallery … – Youtube

you me gallery 330 james st. north, hamilton on, (905) 523-7754)
www.youmegallery.ca

Upcoming Winter Courses & Workshops

CHILDREN�S CLASSES

Arts Club Junior
With Katia Perez-Turgeon
From ages 5 – 8 years
Saturdays January 28 � March 3, 2012 (6 sessions) from 10:00 am � 12:00 noon
Students will learn the basics of fundamental art practices and media while creating exciting works of art.
$80 members / $96 non�members More »

54 / 58
an installation by Bryce Kanbara (exhibited at Workers Arts & Heritage Centre, 2011)
comprised of photo-portraits of members of the Hamilton Art Community and the Hamilton Muslim Community.
Photographers: Jim Chambers and Masoud Eskandari

Jan 13 – Feb 5

Opening Reception: Friday, Jan 13, 7-10 pm with appetizers by Wild Orchid fine Portuguese cusine

Meeting Islam presentation and q&a by Cordoba House, Wed, Jan 25, 7:30 pm. free admission More »

January 6-29, 2012
north gallery VERA DERNOVSEK
JEAN FRANCIS

Dernovsek and Francis have proposed an exhibition of natural landscapes and urban-scapes respectively. Both work boldly and relate their personal experiences through their paintings. More »

THE BOILERMAKERS & IRON WORKERS UNION – Camille Turner & Rick Hill
�Opening Reception: Friday January 13th, 2011, 7 pm.� Exhibition runs through April 30th, 2012
Workers Arts & Heritage Centre, 51 Stuart Street, Hamilton, Ontario

The Boilermakers and Ironworkers Union brings together the work of artists Camille Turner and Rick Hill, curated by Jennifer LaFontaine. Growing up in the family of boilermakers and ironworkers respectively, both Camille and Rick have carved out their own life paths from these working families to becoming working artists. Both draw on their family experiences and infuse these identities into their artistic practices. � More »

Hello public art enthusiasts,

I hope this email finds you prepared, wrapped and ready to enjoy the holidays.

Its been quite a year for public art. Here are some of the things that have happened, and more to come in 2012� More »

Sharing the Legacy- Sandy Graham Event for A Surgeon’s Hands, and Artist’s Heart

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012, 2 � 4 p.m.
Many visitors to our current show, A Surgeon�s Hands, and Artist�s Heart have been moved to tell us stories of their own turned wood treasures made by featured artist, Sandy Graham. We know that there are many more works � and stories to go with them � in our community and we would like to invite community members to bring their treasured Sandy Graham pieces into the gallery for a special afternoon of sharing those stories. More »

Local Produce: On Ice
November 4 to December 4, 2011
Closing event: Sunday, December 4th from 2-4pm
Musical performance by The Saints Are Coming
A family concert of Celtic Punk featuring Mike Spicer
Admission by donation More »

BOXES Status of Media Arts Series: Sept. 29-Oct. 22

Sept 29: Bruce Elder: The Young Prince,7p.m. (Hamilton Public Library-Hamilton Room, 55 York Blvd.),

Oct. 1: Carl Brown: Memory Fade, 11 am (Hamilton Public Library, 55 York Blvd), Painting of Film workshop: 1-6 p.m., (The Print Studio, 173 James St. N)

Oct. 3: Inc. Shorts 7 p.m. (Hamilton Public Library-Hamilton Room, 55 York Blvd) More »

This fall, Oakville Galleries is pleased to present solo exhibitions by two�Canadian artists that will transform its spaces with new site-specific works. Rooms, on view at�Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens, features a series of multimedia installations by Toronto based�artist Marla Hlady that bring together sonic and sculptural elements to draw attention to the�otherwise unnoticed soundscapes of the building, formerly a private residence. Kingdom Come,�on view at Oakville Galleries at Centennial Square and commissioned in honour of the fortieth�anniversary of Sheridan College?s Art & Art History Program, presents an in situ wall painting by�alumnus Denyse Thomasos, completed with the assistance of the college?s current students and�recent graduates. More »

Annie E. Brown: In Memory
September 16 – October 31, 2011
Opening reception: Friday September 16, 7 � 9 p.m.

Annie E. Brown: In Memory explores the mythology, ritual and reality of death. Inspired by a �true� ghost story about a Victorian woman named Annie E. Brown who lived in Bracebridge Ontario just over 100 years ago, curator Virginia Eichhorn seeks to understand how we view life and death and in what way our understanding is different from that of generations past. More »

S H A D O W P R O J E C T
to mark the 66th anniversary
of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Friday, August 5, 7-9 pm, Hamilton City Hall.

Bring family, friends and pets to help cover the City Hall grounds with body outlines that symbolize the vaporized victims of the atomic bombs. Chalk supplied, Information: Bryce Kanbara (905) 523-7754 bkanbara (at) gmail (dot) com More »

THE FUTURE IS HERE!!!!!
AT THE CARNEGIE GALLERY
Announcement! The province has allocated 2.45 million
for the Carnegie Gallery and the Dundas Museum and Archives, for the upgrade and additions for their respective buildings.

EXHIBITIONS
August 5-28, 2011
north gallery “Made in Italy: Local Artists Abroad”. More »

Flights of Fancy: Niagara Surrealism & Other Imaginings
June 10 � July 24, 2011
Curated by Melissa LaPorte, 2010 Collections Management Assistant
Opening reception: Friday June 10 from 7 � 9 pm
Music by Howler
http://www.town.grimsby.on.ca/ArtGallery/Main

Flights of Fancy is an exhibition curated from the Grimsby Public Art Gallery�s Permanent Collection. The show features Surrealist and other fantastic subject matter ranging from angels to artist-dinosaurs and everything in between. More »

The Keep & Collect Market acts as a launching pad for local creators to showcase and sell their products while providing a new a different shopping experience in Hamilton. It’s a place where shoppers can find one of a kind pieces and meet the talented people who’ve created them. The market will feature art, crafts, accessories, vintage items, jewellery, photography, stationary and baking. All locally made! More »

Oakville Galleries� Fundraising Committee is pleased to announce this year�s festive summer fundraiser, A Night at Gairloch. This lively summer soir�e, held in support of Oakville Galleries� artistic and educational programs, will take place in picturesque Gairloch Gardens on Friday, June 10 from 7:00 pm to midnight. More »

THE FUTURE IS UNFOLDING AT THE CARNEGIE GALLERY
June 3-26, 2011
We are returning to the refurbished gallery for June 3 with 3 exhibitions! More »