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Poet in Place Application Process Opens September 25

Learn how you can become the City's Poet in Place, to help engage the community with the poetic arts. Applications being accepted September 25 to November 3.

Learn about the Poet in Place Program

Art & Music in the City

Learn about the music events and public art projects that enrich the lives of residents and visitors to the City.

Public Art

Art in public places enriches the quality of life of citizens by adding cultural, social and economic value to our shared public places.

Arts & Music Events

Review the upcoming Arts & Music events in the City.

Poet in Place

Poet in Place program is rooted in creative placemaking, striving to create meaningful opportunities for Hamiltonians to engage with the poetic arts.

Placemaking Event Programming

The City of Hamilton is proud to support a number of placemaking projects that will animate outdoor public spaces during the summer of 2023

Summer Concert Series

The Summer Concert Series features free outdoor concerts across the City. Concert feature performances by local bands ranging in musical styles.

St. Mark’s Church Restoration

The St. Mark’s Centre, a beautiful heritage building, will be the space for arts/cultural programming, music & community use.

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Featured Programs & Projects

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Hamilton the Electric City Public Art Project

Commission for a permanent Public Art instllation at Confederation Beach Park.

All shortlisted proposals renderings

Locke Street Marker Public Art Project

Commission for a permanent Public Art installation at Locke Street & the SW Corner of Jackson Street.

Rendering of Woodgate submission

King William Beacon and Gate Public Art Project

Citizen jury selected "Wood Gate" by Team Make as the winning proposal for the corner of King William and James Street North.

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September 19, 2023