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Michael Kras
21 Sep 2022

Hamilton’s Keddy Access Trail now home to six stunning murals

Several Hamilton artists have added their creative touches to the otherwise utilitarian Keddy Access Trail. Completed in 2020, the 2.7 km trail that runs the length of the Claremont Access is a prime ...

Michael Kras
22 Aug 2022

Barton Village seeks artists to turn vacant storefronts into beautiful displays

Heads up, artists of Hamilton: the Barton Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) is seeking visual artists and art teams to help beautify the Barton community with public art. With many storefronts a...

Michael Kras
03 Aug 2022

Hamilton artist creates cookbook for those with depression

For those days where mental health can be a barrier to even the simplest self-care, an interdisciplinary Hamilton artist has created a special hybrid of a cookbook and zine. The cookbook is called Dep...

Michael Kras
19 Jul 2022

This innovative public art in Hamilton uses interactive augmented reality

A striking new mural of a bird in flight has landed on Hamilton’s York Boulevard parkade; and its got some innovative tricks up its sleeve. Conceived and painted by Hamilton artist Scott McDonald fo...

Michael Kras
24 Jun 2022

Hamilton’s FirstOntario Concert Hall theatre will be named after Boris Brott

Hamilton city council has approved the renaming of The Great Hall at FirstOntario Concert Hall (formerly Hamilton Place) to honour the late conductor Boris Brott. Brott was tragically killed by a moto...

Michael Kras
30 May 2022

Winners announced for 2022 Hamilton Arts Awards

Each year, the City of Hamilton Arts Awards recognize exceptional residents working in a wide variety of creative disciplines, from theatre to music to fine craft and beyond. The city has just announc...

Michael Kras
27 Apr 2022

Hamilton’s Fame Cartel brings a gritty alt-rock sound to the local music scene

The professional hockey to professional music pipeline isn’t something you hear about very often; but for Hamilton’s Eric Diodati, that’s exactly what his unorthodox career trajectory has looked...

Michael Kras
06 Apr 2022

Hamilton conductor Boris Brott dies at 78 after hit-and-run

Hamilton is mourning the tragic news that renowned conductor Boris Brott has died at the age of 78 after a hit-and-run incident in the Durand neighbourhood. The Montreal-born Brott was one of the most...

Michael Kras
29 Mar 2022

This towering skyline made of Lego is on display in Hamilton

If you’re walking in the Crown Point neighbourhood right now, you’ll probably notice an eye-catching new display in the front window of furniture shop Filter Design at 271 Ottawa Street North. It�...

Michael Kras
22 Feb 2022

Hamilton’s tiny art gallery hosts solo exhibit of local high schooler’s art

The Mapleside Museum of Miniature Art – or, the MMOMA for short – made a splash in Hamilton when it launched a few months back as the city’s first tiny art gallery. In the spirit of the little f...