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Feds provide nearly $1M in funding for Art Gallery of Hamilton expansion
The Art Gallery of Hamilton has been granted $950,000 in federal funding for upcoming improvements to its building.
Hamilton Mountain MP Lisa Hepfner made the announcement Tuesday on behalf of federal Culture Minister Marc Miller.
In a release, Hepfner says the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund investment supports the first phase of the Art Gallery of Hamilton’s expansion project, laying the groundwork for major renovations to the existing gallery space.
These improvements will ensure the gallery continues to be a vibrant cultural hub for the Hamilton community and beyond.
“The Art Gallery of Hamilton is a source of pride for our city and a place where people come together to experience art and culture,” Hepfner said in the release. “This investment is an important step toward creating a more innovative, inclusive and accessible space for everyone in our community. I am thrilled to see this project move forward and know it will benefit Canadians for years to come.”
The planned renovations include a four-story extension to the south part of the building, creating space for a new permanent exhibit gallery, expanded collection storage, and a new front entrance that will improve visitor circulation and accessibility.
The facility’s permanent exhibit gallery will grow by 70 per cent, and a 745-square-metre exhibit gallery will be added.
These enhancements will allow the gallery to showcase more of its collection and host larger, more diverse exhibitions.
With these upgrades, the Art Gallery of Hamilton expects annual attendance to increase to 300,000 visitors, as it will be able to offer more opportunities for residents and visitors to experience art and culture.
