Hamilton Public Library supports Hamilton artists, artisans and organizations by providing exhibition space.
BLUE SKIES OVER HAMILTON is an ongoing series of paintings that showcase industrial portraits throughout the City. Under a bright blue sky, these paintings act as a single snapshot or moment of Hamilton as it stands today. Being a fairly new resident to the city, Schmidt was taken in by Hamilton's unique industrialized charm, which became the basis for this series. These works intend to bring focus to the raw beauty within Hamilton's working class industries and independently owned businesses. (@andyschmidtart)
AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Culture |
TAGS: | In Branch | HPL Galleries | Exhibition | Artist | Art | Andy Schmidt |
The first Hamilton Public Library building opened on September 16, 1890 by the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen on the north side of Main Street West. In 1913, a new main library opened. This building was replaced in 1980 by Central Library, at the current location on York Boulevard.
In 2010, Central Library re-opened after approximately 18 months of renovations. Central Library opened with a newly revitalized first floor, which includes a Community Living Room that takes advantage of natural light. The Ontario Library Association honoured Central in 2012 with an Architectural and Design Transformation award.
