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The Art Gallery of Hamilton The AGH is South Western Ontario's oldest and largest public art gallery and museum.
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Founded in 1914, the Art Gallery of Hamilton is the oldest and largest public art gallery in southwestern Ontario. Its permanent collection, which is focused on historical Canadian,19th-century European and Contemporary art, now numbers more than 10,000 works and is recognized as one of the finest in Canada. The AGH is a vital creative hub and centre of lifelong learning that enables people of all ages to enrich their lives by gaining a deeper understanding of art. The AGH offers free admission on the first Friday of every month from 4 pm to 8 pm, courtesy of Orlick Industries.

10/07/2026

Join Hamilton artist stylo starr for a guided tour of Camille Turner: Hometown Queen and an opportunity to spend time with the ideas, stories, and works that shape the exhibition.

As the Art Gallery of Hamilton’s Summer/Fall RBC Educator in Residence and Docent, stylo facilitates gallery experiences, programs, and exhibition tours that invite conversation and connection.

This October, connect with stylo through tours of the exhibit and the Afronautic Research Lab on Thursdays, October 1, 8, 22, and 29!

Keep an eye out for future dates as well!

Guided tours with our docents a great way to explore exhibitions and artworks across the Gallery, including Made in Hamilton: The Glen Faulman Collection, Camille Turner: Hometown Queen, Kim Adams: Bruegel-Bosch Bus, and more.

See our website for learn more on when our guided tours run and upcoming opportunities to explore the Gallery: https://www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/plan-your-visit/tours/

Tours

10/02/2026

Step into Portals by Camille Turner, a body of work that traces a journey across the Atlantic, from Senegal’s Door of No Return to Newfoundland.

The 19 panels represent the number of slave ships built in Newfoundland. Portals depicts ancestry, the lingering traces of colonial violence and invites us to reflect on the histories that continue to shape the present.

See Camille Turner: Hometown Queen at the Art Gallery of Hamilton until January 3, 2027

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Camille Turner: Hometown Queen is organized by the Art Gallery of Hamilton (AGH) with the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS), and Stamps Gallery, University of Michigan (SGUM). Co-curated by Melissa Bennett, Senior Curator (AGH), David Diviney, Chief Curator, (AGNS) and Srimoyee Mitra, Director (SGUM). Touring support provided by Canada Council for The Arts.
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10/01/2026

Every object tells a story. ⁠
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Made in Hamilton brings together hundreds of objects from Hamilton’s deep industrial past, each offering a glimpse into the people, businesses, and culture that shaped this city. ⁠
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Through the remarkable collection of Glen Faulman, the exhibition captures just how deeply the city’s civic identity was connected to a culture of making. ⁠
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Want to learn more? Check out our "Made in Hamilton: Talk Series" for conversations on the everyday objects, people and histories that shaped Hamilton's cultural landscape.

Visit our website to register: https://www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/programs/talks-tours/
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Made in Hamilton: The Glen Faulman Collection is on at the Art Gallery of Hamilton until January 3, 2027...


October at the AGH is filled with fun opportunities to create, learn and explore! Swipe through to see some of the prog...
10/01/2026

October at the AGH is filled with fun opportunities to create, learn and explore!

Swipe through to see some of the programs that are on this month! Visit the link in our bio to learn more and register!

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, the Art Gallery of Hamilton is honoured...
09/30/2026

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, the Art Gallery of Hamilton is honoured to highlight and amplify the work of Indigenous artists represented in our Permanent Collection. ⁠
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Featured here is Norval Morrisseau’s “Young Teacher”. A young teacher is surrounded by fellow creations who listen closely to their words. Through listening, learning and sharing, bonds of respect and kinship are formed, a reminder of the importance of learning from one another and recognizing our interconnectedness as a community. ⁠
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Morrisseau (1932–2007) was a renowned Ojibwe artist and a foundational figure in contemporary Indigenous art in Canada. ⁠
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The AGH is home to 116 works by Morrisseau, one of the largest public-institution Collections of his work. These vibrant depictions of people, animals and manidoog (spirits) celebrate the interconnectedness of all creation. ⁠
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Visit Gallery Level 2, which is always free to the public at the Art Gallery of Hamilton to see this work and many other Norval Morrisseau works currently on display. ⁠
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Image Credit: Norval Morrisseau (Anishinaabe 1932 – 2007), Young Teacher, c. 1980, acrylic on canvas. Gift of Mr. Nicholas John Pustina, Mr. Robert Edward Zelinski, and Mr. Kenny Alwyn Whent, 1985. Photo: Mike Lalich, 2018.

© The Norval Morrisseau Estate; officialmorrisseau.com

September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. The day was establis...
09/29/2026

September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. The day was established to honour the victims and survivors of the Residential School System and their families.

At the Art Gallery of Hamilton, we acknowledge and commit ourselves to learning and understanding the importance of truth and reconciliation.

By delivering exhibitions and programs geared to encourage access, promote education, and foreground the diverse representation of art and artists from the region, the AGH hopes to begin the work that is required of all galleries, museums, and regional platforms that have roots in colonisation.

We encourage our visitors, followers and members to prioritise listening to and sharing Indigenous voices on this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and the rest of the year.

Swipe through to find ways to learn, reflect and connect beyond the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The Art Gallery of Hamilton is honoured to amplify some of the local events and experiences happening in Hamilton and the surrounding region in recognition of Truth and Reconciliation.
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In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, the Art Gallery of Hamilton is honoured...
09/29/2026

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, the Art Gallery of Hamilton is honoured to highlight and amplify the work of Indigenous artists represented in our Permanent Collection.

“Kanehsatake” was created by Saulteaux First Nations artist, writer, educator and curator Robert Houle.

This piece was made during the Kanehsatake Resistance, also known as the Oka Crisis. Made of oil on etched steel panels mounted on treated wood, the work was gifted to the AGH by Houle.

A residential school survivor, Houle created work that preserves Indigenous histories while looking at them through a contemporary lens.

Created during the conflict, "Kanehsatake" acts as both witness and response. It's steel panels represent strength and endurance. The red and yellow caution stripes on the wooden base symbolise barricades, reflecting the tension.

"Kanehsatake" is currently on view on Level 2, which is always free to the public at the Art Gallery of Hamilton, alongside powerful works by other Indigenous artists.
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Image Credit: Robert Houle (Anishinaabe Saulteaux b. 1947), "Kanehsatake", 1900 - 1993, oil on etched steel panels, treated wood, paint, oil. Gift of the artist, 1994. © Robert Houle, 1990-93. Photo: Robert McNair, 2018.

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, the Art Gallery of Hamilton is honoured...
09/28/2026

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, the Art Gallery of Hamilton is honoured to highlight and amplify the work of Indigenous artists represented in our Permanent Collection.

Brantford-based Mohawk filmmaker and artist Shelley Niro’s “The Grand Behind Glenhyrst” is a tribute to the Grand River and its history with Indigenous peoples. The oil painting was featured in the AGH exhibition Shelley Niro: 500 Year Itch before joining our Permanent Collection in 2025.

The Grand River holds deep significance for the Six Nations. Under the 1784 Haldimand Treaty, the Six Nations were promised land along the river, but much of this territory was taken away over time. Of the approximately 950,000 acres originally promised, only about 48,000 acres remain today.

Through "The Grand Behind Glenhyrst", Niro invites us to consider the river as a place shaped by this history and ongoing relationships with the land.

"The Grand Behind Glenhyrst" is currently on view on Level 2, which is always free to the public at the Art Gallery of Hamilton, alongside powerful works by other Indigenous artists.

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Image Credit: Shelley Niro (Mohawk b. 1954), The Grand Behind Glenhyrst, 2021, oil on canvas. Purchase, Permanent Collection Fund, 2025. © Shelley Niro. Photo: Robert McNair, 2024.

09/27/2026

Join us for the last day of The Salon today to discover new artworks! On from 11AM to 5PM today!!

A glimpse into Thursday night, where celebrated the opening of The Salon, a four-day event showcasing new artworks available for purchase and rent.

The Salon honours the legacy of Art Sales + Services, which has represented regional artists for more than 70 years at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. We’re proud to continue celebrating this legacy and the artists who have been part of it.

Check out the link in our bio for the full event details!

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