Anne Foster Windows
In celebration of Hamilton’s music scene, local artists have been invited to design music-themed displays for the Anne Foster Windows. The Anne Foster Windows are located in the historic Lister Building, 28 James Street North, in the same storefront where the Anne Foster Music shop operated from 1942 to 1995.
Current display
Read more about the current window display in the Anne Foster Windows:
Go for the Byrne (PDF, 316 KB)
by Jeff Butters
Past displays
My Roots are Showing Too (PDF, 332 KB)
by Jude Johnson
An Ode to Anne Foster (PDF, 173 KB)
by Whitney McMeekin
Try Not to Believe (PDF, 105.5 KB)
by Denise Higginson
Listen to the City’s Sounds (PDF, 316.8 KB) by Amy Egerdeen
Opening Reception for Jeff Butters’ Anne Foster Windows Display
Friday, September 14, 2018 from 6 to 9 pm
The City of Hamilton invites the public to attend the opening reception for the newest Anne Foster Windows display on Friday, September 14 from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Tourism Hamilton Visitor Centre, 28 James St. N.
Created by local artist Jeff Butters, the window display celebrates Hamilton’s rich music history. The opening reception will include remarks from the artist at 7:30 pm. The reception takes place during the annual Supercrawl event and Butters’ display can be viewed through November 26, 2018.
Local artists were invited to submit applications to create window displays for the Anne Foster Windows.
- The displays will celebrate Hamilton's music scene
- A $1,000 fee will be paid to each selected artist
- Applicants must live within the boundaries of the City of Hamilton
- Displays will rotate every three months from September 2017 to 2019
The City of Hamilton’s Tourism and Culture Division coordinates this pilot program as part of their ongoing support of Hamilton’s creative industries.
Contact
Sarah Ehmke
Cultural Projects Specialist, Creative Industries and Cultural Development
Tourism and Culture Division, City of Hamilton
Phone: 905-546-2424 ext. 7505
E-mail: Sarah.Ehmke@hamilton.ca
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