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City of Hamilton 2020 Arts Awards Online Presentation

June 2 2020

Hamilton, ON - Celebrate Hamilton’s resilient arts community by watching the City of Hamilton 2020 Arts Awards online on June 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 at 7 pm. The awards will be presented in a series of dynamic videos to be released as part of Hamilton Arts Week. Join host Laura Ellis and City officials for five episodes honouring 61 Arts Awards nominees, announcing award recipients, and featuring exciting artist profiles and performances.
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2020 City of Hamilton Arts Awards Event Moves Online

May 13 2020

Hamilton, ON – To ensure the safety of all Arts Awards program participants and staff, the Hamilton Arts Awards event initially scheduled to take place June 11 at Theatre Aquarius Dofasco Centre for the Arts will be presented online in a series of web-based performances and award presentations during Hamilton Arts Week, June 11 through 20.
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City of Hamilton selects 32 artists to wrap Downtown utility boxes

August 27 2019

HAMILTON, ON - A volunteer citizen jury has awarded commissions to Hamilton artist Charlit Floriano and 31 other artists for the design of vinyl wraps for utility boxes in Downtown Hamilton. Charlit’s work entitled “Hamilton Enchanted” is a series of art works specifically designed to reflect the locations of the five electrical boxes they will be installed on. An additional 31 artists will have their designs installed on select traffic signal boxes at intersections throughout the downtown.
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The City of Hamilton is seeking public comments on Artwork Proposals to Wrap Electrical Boxes in Downtown Hamilton

July 25 2019

HAMILTON, ON - The public is invited to review and provide comments on six (6) shortlisted artists’ proposals for a series of artworks to wrap electrical boxes in Downtown Hamilton, on or before Sun. Aug. 11 2019, by visiting www.hamilton.ca/ElectricalBoxPublicArt, or in person at the Tourism Visitor Centre at 28 James St. N. Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.
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Opening Reception for Jude Johnson’s Anne Foster Windows Display

June 1 2018

HAMILTON, ON - The City of Hamilton invites the public to attend the opening reception for the newest Anne Foster Windows display on Friday, June 8 from 6 to 9 pm at the Tourism Hamilton Visitor Centre, 28 James Street North. Created by local musician and visual artist Jude Johnson, the window display includes artwork and objects that celebrate Hamilton’s rich music history.
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Nominations Now Open for City of Hamilton 2018 Arts Awards

November 6 2017

HAMILTON, ON - The City of Hamilton is pleased to announce the official launch of the 2018 Arts Awards program - one of the oldest programs in Canada to recognize the vital contribution that artists make to a community. Nominations are now being accepted and can be submitted on or before Friday, February 16, 2018 at 4 pm. 
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Celebrate Hamilton’s newest public artwork “Music City Markers” at the October Art Crawl

October 5 2017

HAMILTON, ON - October 5, 2017 - The public is invited to join Mayor Fred Eisenberger, artist Dave Kuruc and City staff to celebrate the installation of the first of two public art beacons, entitled “Music City Markers,” at Gore Park. Celebration Event Date: Friday, October 13, 2017Time: 7 pm inLocation: Gore Park near James Street (western entrance). The event coincides with the monthly James Street North Art Crawl.
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2017 Winterfest: Discover a city that doesn’t hibernate in the wintertime!

January 25 2017

HAMILTON, ON – January 25, 2017 - The City of Hamilton invites the public to explore all that the city has to offer at this year’s Hamilton Winterfest. The 2017 program runs February 4 to 20 and includes winter-inspired neighbourhood celebrations, theatre, heritage and recreation programming and much more.  At a time of year when many are tempted to hibernate at home, Hamilton’s Winterfest program encourages Hamiltonians to get out and experience the best of the city during the winter.
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Call for Submissions “Fresh from the Studio” - Recent Work from Hamilton Artists

November 16 2016

Hamilton, ON – November 11, 2016 - The Fieldcote Fine Arts Committee is pleased to announce it will be holding a juried exhibition of recent work from Hamilton area artists. Exhibit details Date: January 21 to March 18, 2017Location: Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum, 64 Sulphur Springs Road, Ancaster The opening reception will be on Thursday, January 26 from 6 to 8 pm
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34th Annual Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek returns June 6 & 7

May 28 2015

HAMILTON, ON - May 28, 2015 - The Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek returns to Battlefield House Museum & Park National Historic Site on Saturday June 6, from 10 am to 10 pm and Sunday June 7 from 10 am to 4:30 pm. The Battle of Stoney Creek, considered a turning point in the War of 1812, will be re-enacted Saturday at 3:30 pm and 8:30 pm and on Sunday at 2 pm. Fireworks will follow the Saturday evening re-enactment. 
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