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Museum of Art heads into virtual school classrooms

April 27, 2020 | Published by MMA

During the COVID-19 shutdown, McMaster Museum of Art’s education team are working closely with teachers in the Hamilton area to provide digital versions of its school programs to elementary and secondary schools. These popular programs were developed for actual classroom visits … Continued

Thank you from your local arts organizations

April 23, 2020 | Published by MMA

The arts are a means for connection and self-expression; they have always been essential sources of entertainment, communication, education, and comfort. We are deeply grateful to all of you who continue to encourage and support our artists and organizations, particularly … Continued

Announcement from #HAMONT Artists Relief Fund

April 17, 2020 | Published by MMA

The McMaster Museum of Art is a proud supporter of the Hamilton Artists Relief Fund. Organized by The Hamilton Arts Council, it is raising and distributing emergency relief funds for artists struggling during this difficult time, as well as providing a … Continued

Missed our virtual Slow Art Day? Have your own at home

April 9, 2020 | Published by MMA

If you were unable to join us on Instagram for our first virtual Slow Art Day, have your own Slow Art Day at home by looking at the image of Franklin H. Carmichael’s Spring Snow below for 10 minutes. We’ve … Continued

Join us for virtual Slow Art Day on April 4

March 31, 2020 | Published by MMA

Join us on McMaster Museum of Art’s Instagram for a Virtual Slow Art Day this Saturday, April 4. Date: Saturday, April 4th, 2020 Time: 12-2 PM Where: Here on our @macmuseum Instagram feed and stories No registration required, just hop on Instagram! … Continued

MMA from Home

March 27, 2020 | Published by MMA

For everyone seeking a break from the news or something to keep you entertained while you #Flattenthecurve, we have made a list of engaging exhibition and collection MMA content for you to enjoy from the comfort of home. Here are … Continued

Museum cancellations and temporary closure

March 13, 2020 | Published by MMA

Updated March 16/2020: Dear McMaster Museum of Art friends and visitors, In response to the call from public health officials to increase social distancing together with the constantly changing circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, additional measures are being taken by … Continued

Artist Panel for Animals Across Discipline, Time & Space | March 19

March 2, 2020 | Published by MMA

We are very excited to welcome all five exhibiting artists from our current exhibition to McMaster for an Artist Panel Discussion on Thursday, March 19, 6 – 8 p.m. They will be speaking at the McMaster Museum of Art … Continued

Museum Curator to speak at Meryl McMaster’s exhibition launch, Canada House

February 28, 2020 | Published by MMA

Rhéanne Chartrand, Curator of Indigenous Art at McMaster Museum of Art, is heading to London to speak on a panel, celebrating the opening of As Immense as the Sky, an exhibition of work by artist/photographer Meryl McMaster at Canada House, … Continued

Deanna Bowen receives a $25K Governor General’s art award

February 19, 2020 | Published by MMA

Critically-acclaimed artist Deanna Bowen, whose solo show A Harlem Nocturne is currently on view at the McMaster Museum of Art, is among eight winners to receive the 2020 Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts. All honourees will receive … Continued