From February 13th to February 27th the ICAA partnered with a series of organizations in Hamilton, including MATAPA Music and Arts Organization, to support a two week multi-disciplinary festival which celebrated Black History Month in a variety of locations throughout Hamilton. The festival highlighted the talents of Black artists in Hamilton in areas of music, literature, spoken word, photography and more. For more details visit: www.matapa.ca/home/roots-en-route-festival

On November 24th, 2012 the Matapa Music and Arts Organization hosted a wonderful concert in partnership with the ICAA and the Art Gallery of Hamilton. The event fused the lyrical talents of Botsawana’s Trinity Theohang and First Nations’ Cheri Maracle.    

The ICAA received funds from Citizenship Immigration Canada (CIC) to execute the South Asian Musical Instruments Exhibit in partnership with the Malhar Group from November 9th, 2012 to November 16th, 2013. A total of 42 volunteers put forth efforts to organize this wonderful display of multiculturalism which highlighted the rich traditions and histories of 25 South Asian musical instruments. The exhibit included a large Commencement Recital on November

From June 25th, 2012 to August 25th, 2012 the ICAA hosted the 6th Annual Hamilton Art Market (HAM) which was funded by the City of Hamilton and the Ontario Arts Council. The HAM provided 44 local artists and one international artist from the Netherlands the opportunity to exhibit and sell their artistic works between Ferguson Avenue North and King Street East. The HAM took place every Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm with a rotating shift where 20

On February 25, 2012 the ICAA hosted the Hamilton Youth Conference from 10:00am to 4:00pm and provided newcomer and immigrant youth between the ages of 14 to 21 to hear motivational speakers and engage in discussions where they could share the cultural barriers they face as new Canadians in Hamilton. The Hamilton Youth Conference was funded by the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration through the Youth Opportunities Program and brought together

On April 14th, 2012 the ICAA held a reception for the registration of the Professional Art Education's Spring/Summer semester. The event was held from 11:00am to 2:00pm at 51 Stuart Street. This semester the Professional Art Education program offers drawing, pottery and dance classes every Saturday from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Registration is limited on a first come first serve basis and the semester will begin on April 28, 2012 and end in August 18,