Hamilton Artists Inc.
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Artist-run centre dedicated to supporting artists and bringing contemporary art to our communities, since 1975! All Exhibitions and programs are free, visit us!
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We’re excited to announce the launch of Fluxus, a new contemporary short film and media arts festival! We are partnering with Factory Media Centre and McMaster University School of the Arts! Submissions due July 7, 2024 at 11:59pm EST. Full details at link in bio!
June 8, 2024 at 8:18 PM
We’re excited to announce the launch of Fluxus, a new contemporary short film and media arts festival! We are partnering with Factory Media Centre and McMaster University School of the Arts! Submissions due July 7, 2024 at 11:59pm EST. Full details at link in bio!
📢Little México
Carlos Colín
June 21-Aug 10, 2024 / Cannon Gallery
Reception June 21 7-9
Following the practice of Latin American conceptualism, this exhibition consists of new artworks working with the idea of the sporadic diaspora of Mexican labourers.
theinc.ca/exhibitions/little-mexico
Carlos Colín
June 21-Aug 10, 2024 / Cannon Gallery
Reception June 21 7-9
Following the practice of Latin American conceptualism, this exhibition consists of new artworks working with the idea of the sporadic diaspora of Mexican labourers.
theinc.ca/exhibitions/little-mexico
June 7, 2024 at 3:11 PM
📢Little México
Carlos Colín
June 21-Aug 10, 2024 / Cannon Gallery
Reception June 21 7-9
Following the practice of Latin American conceptualism, this exhibition consists of new artworks working with the idea of the sporadic diaspora of Mexican labourers.
theinc.ca/exhibitions/little-mexico
Carlos Colín
June 21-Aug 10, 2024 / Cannon Gallery
Reception June 21 7-9
Following the practice of Latin American conceptualism, this exhibition consists of new artworks working with the idea of the sporadic diaspora of Mexican labourers.
theinc.ca/exhibitions/little-mexico
📢New Exhibition!
Out of Sight
Bethany Kenyon, Catherine Mellinger, Claire Anderson
June 21 - Aug 10
The artists show how care-work is implemented in their artistic practice and reflect on how they engage as a community in recognizing labour that is often free and unseen.
theinc.ca/exhibitions/...
Out of Sight
Bethany Kenyon, Catherine Mellinger, Claire Anderson
June 21 - Aug 10
The artists show how care-work is implemented in their artistic practice and reflect on how they engage as a community in recognizing labour that is often free and unseen.
theinc.ca/exhibitions/...
June 5, 2024 at 6:25 PM
📢New Exhibition!
Out of Sight
Bethany Kenyon, Catherine Mellinger, Claire Anderson
June 21 - Aug 10
The artists show how care-work is implemented in their artistic practice and reflect on how they engage as a community in recognizing labour that is often free and unseen.
theinc.ca/exhibitions/...
Out of Sight
Bethany Kenyon, Catherine Mellinger, Claire Anderson
June 21 - Aug 10
The artists show how care-work is implemented in their artistic practice and reflect on how they engage as a community in recognizing labour that is often free and unseen.
theinc.ca/exhibitions/...
📢 Spring Exhibitions Ending Soon! Hamilton Artists Inc will be saying goodbye to our Spring 2024 exhibitions after this Saturday, June 1st.
Our hours this week:
Wednesday: 12-5pm
Thursday: 12-5pm
Friday: 12-6pm
Saturday: 12-5pm & 8-11pm (dance fundraiser/closing reception)
Our hours this week:
Wednesday: 12-5pm
Thursday: 12-5pm
Friday: 12-6pm
Saturday: 12-5pm & 8-11pm (dance fundraiser/closing reception)
May 29, 2024 at 4:27 PM
📢 Spring Exhibitions Ending Soon! Hamilton Artists Inc will be saying goodbye to our Spring 2024 exhibitions after this Saturday, June 1st.
Our hours this week:
Wednesday: 12-5pm
Thursday: 12-5pm
Friday: 12-6pm
Saturday: 12-5pm & 8-11pm (dance fundraiser/closing reception)
Our hours this week:
Wednesday: 12-5pm
Thursday: 12-5pm
Friday: 12-6pm
Saturday: 12-5pm & 8-11pm (dance fundraiser/closing reception)
📢Late Night Fundraiser
📆Sat, June 1. 8-11pm
🎶Dunaway, Nomad Nala, Smooth Transitions
We invite you to an evening of grooving in solidarity with those facing charges for fighting the power. Tix $10 @ the door (NOTAFLOF).
All tix & 1/2 bar sales go to Legal Defense Fund.
📆Sat, June 1. 8-11pm
🎶Dunaway, Nomad Nala, Smooth Transitions
We invite you to an evening of grooving in solidarity with those facing charges for fighting the power. Tix $10 @ the door (NOTAFLOF).
All tix & 1/2 bar sales go to Legal Defense Fund.
May 23, 2024 at 5:57 PM
📢Late Night Fundraiser
📆Sat, June 1. 8-11pm
🎶Dunaway, Nomad Nala, Smooth Transitions
We invite you to an evening of grooving in solidarity with those facing charges for fighting the power. Tix $10 @ the door (NOTAFLOF).
All tix & 1/2 bar sales go to Legal Defense Fund.
📆Sat, June 1. 8-11pm
🎶Dunaway, Nomad Nala, Smooth Transitions
We invite you to an evening of grooving in solidarity with those facing charges for fighting the power. Tix $10 @ the door (NOTAFLOF).
All tix & 1/2 bar sales go to Legal Defense Fund.
Join us on Saturday, June 1st from 12-3pm for a free in-person risograph workshop at Centre[3]!
Alex Borghesan will guide you through the process, including preparing a risograph file and using the risograph printer.
Registration is open and free at the link in our bio!
Alex Borghesan will guide you through the process, including preparing a risograph file and using the risograph printer.
Registration is open and free at the link in our bio!
May 21, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Join us on Saturday, June 1st from 12-3pm for a free in-person risograph workshop at Centre[3]!
Alex Borghesan will guide you through the process, including preparing a risograph file and using the risograph printer.
Registration is open and free at the link in our bio!
Alex Borghesan will guide you through the process, including preparing a risograph file and using the risograph printer.
Registration is open and free at the link in our bio!
Hamilton Artists Inc will be closed for the long weekend. Enjoy your weekend, Hamilton!
Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024.
Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024.
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May 17, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Hamilton Artists Inc will be closed for the long weekend. Enjoy your weekend, Hamilton!
Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024.
Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024.
New Exhibition: "won't you rage with us?" James Gallery What does it mean to harness rage collectively? How can our rage be transformed into a liberatory pursuit? What does expressing rage mean for survivors? Learn More: theinc.ca/exhibitions/...
May 8, 2024 at 8:15 PM
New Exhibition: "won't you rage with us?" James Gallery What does it mean to harness rage collectively? How can our rage be transformed into a liberatory pursuit? What does expressing rage mean for survivors? Learn More: theinc.ca/exhibitions/...
Due to the dubious weather this weekend, the Inc has decided to postpone our Saturday Introduction to Wheatpaste Workshop.
Our new workshop date has been set for May 25th, 2024 from 12-3pm.
We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.
Our new workshop date has been set for May 25th, 2024 from 12-3pm.
We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.
![[Image Description: The Image is a graphic poster advertising the rescheduled Introduction to Wheatpaste Workshop at Hamilton Artists Inc. Text reads over a textured wheatpasted poster: "RESCHEDULED. May 25, 2024"]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vqzrgriotkpwvyu6alhv5szk/bafkreibgagkcicf5agzlg4ovmjtxsapzxnukfbdnnpwnb53okw4vskogga@jpeg)
May 3, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Due to the dubious weather this weekend, the Inc has decided to postpone our Saturday Introduction to Wheatpaste Workshop.
Our new workshop date has been set for May 25th, 2024 from 12-3pm.
We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.
Our new workshop date has been set for May 25th, 2024 from 12-3pm.
We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.
The Inc is thrilled to be hosting the Hamilton Zine Machine: filled with zines created by local artists each for just $5!
The project is run by artist Sid Drmay, and is funded by the City of Hamilton and the City Enrichment Fund. Stop by during our open hours to check it out!
The project is run by artist Sid Drmay, and is funded by the City of Hamilton and the City Enrichment Fund. Stop by during our open hours to check it out!
April 24, 2024 at 2:07 PM
The Inc is thrilled to be hosting the Hamilton Zine Machine: filled with zines created by local artists each for just $5!
The project is run by artist Sid Drmay, and is funded by the City of Hamilton and the City Enrichment Fund. Stop by during our open hours to check it out!
The project is run by artist Sid Drmay, and is funded by the City of Hamilton and the City Enrichment Fund. Stop by during our open hours to check it out!
Thanks to everyone who swung by our spring opening receptions on Friday!
Join us this Thursday for a panel discussion with Sangmin Lee, Ariel Bader-Shamai and Sahra Soudi from 6-7:30pm.
Join us this Thursday for a panel discussion with Sangmin Lee, Ariel Bader-Shamai and Sahra Soudi from 6-7:30pm.
![[Image Description: a photo of a visitor to Hamilton Artists Inc viewing installation by Sangmin Lee. The visitor is wearing a blue denim jacket and a black KN95 mask. The installation is a collection of hanging figures made of plaster and paper and foam hanging from the ceiling of the gallery.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vqzrgriotkpwvyu6alhv5szk/bafkreieq2zxsc62sd26np2qr27j6xm3afovhntzf46vcrfclt7hppxejha@jpeg)
April 23, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Thanks to everyone who swung by our spring opening receptions on Friday!
Join us this Thursday for a panel discussion with Sangmin Lee, Ariel Bader-Shamai and Sahra Soudi from 6-7:30pm.
Join us this Thursday for a panel discussion with Sangmin Lee, Ariel Bader-Shamai and Sahra Soudi from 6-7:30pm.
📆Upcoming!
Join exhibiting artist Sangmin Lee, HAVN collective members Ariel Bader-Shamai and Sahra Soudi on Thursday April 25, 6-7:30pm in person at the Inc. for a conversation on making art during a cost of living crisis as space for artists disappears.
Join exhibiting artist Sangmin Lee, HAVN collective members Ariel Bader-Shamai and Sahra Soudi on Thursday April 25, 6-7:30pm in person at the Inc. for a conversation on making art during a cost of living crisis as space for artists disappears.
April 18, 2024 at 4:18 PM
📆Upcoming!
Join exhibiting artist Sangmin Lee, HAVN collective members Ariel Bader-Shamai and Sahra Soudi on Thursday April 25, 6-7:30pm in person at the Inc. for a conversation on making art during a cost of living crisis as space for artists disappears.
Join exhibiting artist Sangmin Lee, HAVN collective members Ariel Bader-Shamai and Sahra Soudi on Thursday April 25, 6-7:30pm in person at the Inc. for a conversation on making art during a cost of living crisis as space for artists disappears.
📢NEW WORKSHOP: Introduction to Wheatpaste! 📜
Join us on Saturday May 4th from 12-3pm for a free wheatpasting workshop. By the end, participants will contribute to a communal collage in the courtyard at Hamilton Artists Inc. Registration is now open: theinc.ca/shop/wheatpaste-ticket
Join us on Saturday May 4th from 12-3pm for a free wheatpasting workshop. By the end, participants will contribute to a communal collage in the courtyard at Hamilton Artists Inc. Registration is now open: theinc.ca/shop/wheatpaste-ticket
April 17, 2024 at 2:09 PM
📢NEW WORKSHOP: Introduction to Wheatpaste! 📜
Join us on Saturday May 4th from 12-3pm for a free wheatpasting workshop. By the end, participants will contribute to a communal collage in the courtyard at Hamilton Artists Inc. Registration is now open: theinc.ca/shop/wheatpaste-ticket
Join us on Saturday May 4th from 12-3pm for a free wheatpasting workshop. By the end, participants will contribute to a communal collage in the courtyard at Hamilton Artists Inc. Registration is now open: theinc.ca/shop/wheatpaste-ticket
📢Coming Spring 2024!
New Exhibition: "Still Lives in Transition"
"Still Lives in Transition" is a solo exhibition by Sangmin Lee that arranges an ongoing collection of made/modified/found objects where abundance is made within limitation.
Opens 04/19 in our Cannon Gallery!
New Exhibition: "Still Lives in Transition"
"Still Lives in Transition" is a solo exhibition by Sangmin Lee that arranges an ongoing collection of made/modified/found objects where abundance is made within limitation.
Opens 04/19 in our Cannon Gallery!
April 11, 2024 at 10:36 PM
📢Coming Spring 2024!
New Exhibition: "Still Lives in Transition"
"Still Lives in Transition" is a solo exhibition by Sangmin Lee that arranges an ongoing collection of made/modified/found objects where abundance is made within limitation.
Opens 04/19 in our Cannon Gallery!
New Exhibition: "Still Lives in Transition"
"Still Lives in Transition" is a solo exhibition by Sangmin Lee that arranges an ongoing collection of made/modified/found objects where abundance is made within limitation.
Opens 04/19 in our Cannon Gallery!
Attention Inc Members!
Our AGM will be taking place in-person on Saturday, April 13th from 4:30-5:30pm.
Come by and learn about all of the wonderful changes, challenges, and trajectory of the Inc moving forward.
Photo Credit: Cees van Gemerden via Building Cultural Legacies
Our AGM will be taking place in-person on Saturday, April 13th from 4:30-5:30pm.
Come by and learn about all of the wonderful changes, challenges, and trajectory of the Inc moving forward.
Photo Credit: Cees van Gemerden via Building Cultural Legacies
April 10, 2024 at 8:47 PM
Attention Inc Members!
Our AGM will be taking place in-person on Saturday, April 13th from 4:30-5:30pm.
Come by and learn about all of the wonderful changes, challenges, and trajectory of the Inc moving forward.
Photo Credit: Cees van Gemerden via Building Cultural Legacies
Our AGM will be taking place in-person on Saturday, April 13th from 4:30-5:30pm.
Come by and learn about all of the wonderful changes, challenges, and trajectory of the Inc moving forward.
Photo Credit: Cees van Gemerden via Building Cultural Legacies
Zine Machine Launch + Reading!
The Hamilton Zine Machine will be launching on April 13th at 6pm at Hamilton Artist Inc! Come and hear selected readings from local zinesters and try out the machine for yourself!
This project was funded by the City Enrichment Fund from the City of Hamilton.
The Hamilton Zine Machine will be launching on April 13th at 6pm at Hamilton Artist Inc! Come and hear selected readings from local zinesters and try out the machine for yourself!
This project was funded by the City Enrichment Fund from the City of Hamilton.
April 3, 2024 at 5:48 PM
Zine Machine Launch + Reading!
The Hamilton Zine Machine will be launching on April 13th at 6pm at Hamilton Artist Inc! Come and hear selected readings from local zinesters and try out the machine for yourself!
This project was funded by the City Enrichment Fund from the City of Hamilton.
The Hamilton Zine Machine will be launching on April 13th at 6pm at Hamilton Artist Inc! Come and hear selected readings from local zinesters and try out the machine for yourself!
This project was funded by the City Enrichment Fund from the City of Hamilton.
While we have reached our registration limit on eventbrite for this workshop, there’s still space in the workshop, so please attend anyways!
Introducing our new workshop series for artists “Working On It!”
Part 1: "Taxes 4 Artists, Creatives + Freelancers" happen on Saturday April 6th from 6-7:30pm.
Ask all your lingering tax questions. No judgement, just great advice.
Registration is free and open NOW! Link in bio
Part 1: "Taxes 4 Artists, Creatives + Freelancers" happen on Saturday April 6th from 6-7:30pm.
Ask all your lingering tax questions. No judgement, just great advice.
Registration is free and open NOW! Link in bio
April 2, 2024 at 8:12 PM
While we have reached our registration limit on eventbrite for this workshop, there’s still space in the workshop, so please attend anyways!
In honour of the solar eclipse the Inc proudly presents "Total Eclipse of the Art" on view April 12-13 in the James Gallery. Stop by the reception Friday April 12 from 7-10pm during April Art Crawl.
March 29, 2024 at 1:51 AM
In honour of the solar eclipse the Inc proudly presents "Total Eclipse of the Art" on view April 12-13 in the James Gallery. Stop by the reception Friday April 12 from 7-10pm during April Art Crawl.
Introducing our new workshop series for artists “Working On It!”
Part 1: "Taxes 4 Artists, Creatives + Freelancers" happen on Saturday April 6th from 6-7:30pm.
Ask all your lingering tax questions. No judgement, just great advice.
Registration is free and open NOW! Link in bio
Part 1: "Taxes 4 Artists, Creatives + Freelancers" happen on Saturday April 6th from 6-7:30pm.
Ask all your lingering tax questions. No judgement, just great advice.
Registration is free and open NOW! Link in bio
March 22, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Introducing our new workshop series for artists “Working On It!”
Part 1: "Taxes 4 Artists, Creatives + Freelancers" happen on Saturday April 6th from 6-7:30pm.
Ask all your lingering tax questions. No judgement, just great advice.
Registration is free and open NOW! Link in bio
Part 1: "Taxes 4 Artists, Creatives + Freelancers" happen on Saturday April 6th from 6-7:30pm.
Ask all your lingering tax questions. No judgement, just great advice.
Registration is free and open NOW! Link in bio
📢New Publication!📃
"super special"
This zine is a collection of the ten visuals exchanged between Yan Wen Chang and Philip Leonard Ocampo.
All proceeds from the publication go towards Hamilton’s Encampment Support Network.
Limited copies for sale online (link in bio) and on-site!
"super special"
This zine is a collection of the ten visuals exchanged between Yan Wen Chang and Philip Leonard Ocampo.
All proceeds from the publication go towards Hamilton’s Encampment Support Network.
Limited copies for sale online (link in bio) and on-site!
February 22, 2024 at 7:30 PM
📢New Publication!📃
"super special"
This zine is a collection of the ten visuals exchanged between Yan Wen Chang and Philip Leonard Ocampo.
All proceeds from the publication go towards Hamilton’s Encampment Support Network.
Limited copies for sale online (link in bio) and on-site!
"super special"
This zine is a collection of the ten visuals exchanged between Yan Wen Chang and Philip Leonard Ocampo.
All proceeds from the publication go towards Hamilton’s Encampment Support Network.
Limited copies for sale online (link in bio) and on-site!
Reposted by Hamilton Artists Inc.
NEW DJ WORKSHOP SERIES! We are so back and so front. Free Workshop series starting Feb 17 at the Inc in partnership with Places.
From February to April, you will think, connect, and learn DJ basics, with the end goal of playing LIVE on-air in June.
Registration Open NOW on our Linktree.
From February to April, you will think, connect, and learn DJ basics, with the end goal of playing LIVE on-air in June.
Registration Open NOW on our Linktree.
February 1, 2024 at 6:32 PM
NEW DJ WORKSHOP SERIES! We are so back and so front. Free Workshop series starting Feb 17 at the Inc in partnership with Places.
From February to April, you will think, connect, and learn DJ basics, with the end goal of playing LIVE on-air in June.
Registration Open NOW on our Linktree.
From February to April, you will think, connect, and learn DJ basics, with the end goal of playing LIVE on-air in June.
Registration Open NOW on our Linktree.
📢NEW James Wall Banner!
We are thrilled to share Toronto-based Palestinian artist Ibrahim Abusitta’s James St. banner, ‘Victory Soaring Above Tyranny.’
Visit Ibrahim’s banner on our building’s exterior facing James street today🍉!
We’ll be open tonight for Art Crawl 7-10pm.
We are thrilled to share Toronto-based Palestinian artist Ibrahim Abusitta’s James St. banner, ‘Victory Soaring Above Tyranny.’
Visit Ibrahim’s banner on our building’s exterior facing James street today🍉!
We’ll be open tonight for Art Crawl 7-10pm.
February 9, 2024 at 10:22 PM
📢NEW James Wall Banner!
We are thrilled to share Toronto-based Palestinian artist Ibrahim Abusitta’s James St. banner, ‘Victory Soaring Above Tyranny.’
Visit Ibrahim’s banner on our building’s exterior facing James street today🍉!
We’ll be open tonight for Art Crawl 7-10pm.
We are thrilled to share Toronto-based Palestinian artist Ibrahim Abusitta’s James St. banner, ‘Victory Soaring Above Tyranny.’
Visit Ibrahim’s banner on our building’s exterior facing James street today🍉!
We’ll be open tonight for Art Crawl 7-10pm.
NEW DJ WORKSHOP SERIES! We are so back and so front. Free Workshop series starting Feb 17 at the Inc in partnership with Places.
From February to April, you will think, connect, and learn DJ basics, with the end goal of playing LIVE on-air in June.
Registration Open NOW on our Linktree.
From February to April, you will think, connect, and learn DJ basics, with the end goal of playing LIVE on-air in June.
Registration Open NOW on our Linktree.
February 1, 2024 at 6:32 PM
NEW DJ WORKSHOP SERIES! We are so back and so front. Free Workshop series starting Feb 17 at the Inc in partnership with Places.
From February to April, you will think, connect, and learn DJ basics, with the end goal of playing LIVE on-air in June.
Registration Open NOW on our Linktree.
From February to April, you will think, connect, and learn DJ basics, with the end goal of playing LIVE on-air in June.
Registration Open NOW on our Linktree.
Hamilton Artists Inc has decided to extend our call for submissions to Friday, February 9th at 11:59 PM EDT!
We currently have two open submissions categories; a Self-Curated and a Themed call.
Applications can be submitted directly to our website: theinc.ca/open-calls
We currently have two open submissions categories; a Self-Curated and a Themed call.
Applications can be submitted directly to our website: theinc.ca/open-calls
January 31, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Hamilton Artists Inc has decided to extend our call for submissions to Friday, February 9th at 11:59 PM EDT!
We currently have two open submissions categories; a Self-Curated and a Themed call.
Applications can be submitted directly to our website: theinc.ca/open-calls
We currently have two open submissions categories; a Self-Curated and a Themed call.
Applications can be submitted directly to our website: theinc.ca/open-calls
We're Open!
The first full week of our newest exhibitions "I hear you everywhere I go" and "Art is Medicine" starts today!
We are open from 12-5 from Wednesday to Saturday--except Fridays (12-6).
Come by, grab a mask, and take in some art.
The first full week of our newest exhibitions "I hear you everywhere I go" and "Art is Medicine" starts today!
We are open from 12-5 from Wednesday to Saturday--except Fridays (12-6).
Come by, grab a mask, and take in some art.
January 31, 2024 at 6:10 PM
We're Open!
The first full week of our newest exhibitions "I hear you everywhere I go" and "Art is Medicine" starts today!
We are open from 12-5 from Wednesday to Saturday--except Fridays (12-6).
Come by, grab a mask, and take in some art.
The first full week of our newest exhibitions "I hear you everywhere I go" and "Art is Medicine" starts today!
We are open from 12-5 from Wednesday to Saturday--except Fridays (12-6).
Come by, grab a mask, and take in some art.