Announcements

2024- MARCH 8 International Women’s Day

ICAA hosted the community discussion on the occasion of International Women's Day March 8. The newcomer community members from the GTA region gathered at the ICAA Gallery to celebrate Women's Day and talk about the challenges and opportunities ahead. ICAA art instructor made a presentation that was followed by a hot debate about the newcomer challenges and cultural revitalization. Participants viewed the ICAA's latest exhibition and spoke with the

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Access to Art Classes for Low-Income Youth

2023-2024 Since the end of COVID-19 and the reopening of the organization's doors, ICAA has been offering free art classes to newcomer and low-income youth in the Central and North End of Hamilton. ICAA Volunteers and art teachers are providing art sessions free of charge. Art instructors donated their time while ICAA purchased more art supplies. ICAA art classes are open every Saturday from 12 to 3 pm.

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ICAA Art Talks- Reserve your spot for the 2024 Sessions

iART Gallery at ICAA will continue the ArtTalk program for established and emerging artists. We want to invite up to 10 artists per event to work, share their experiences, and discuss the issues around the art and culture in Hamilton and the region. The ArtTalk will take place every last Saturday of the Month at 1 pm. starting 25th of May, 2024 ICAA will provide space and art supplies (easels, paint, space, focussed lighting, paper, pencil) Please

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ICAA 2022 Art Talk and Sessions

While the country is slowly coming back to regular business and community works, ICAA has initiated the Firay Art Talk and Sessions. The purpose of this monthly event is to initiate art talks and painting sessions among professional artists and practitioners. This initiative brings professional art and art practice back to the community. The events will include: Art styles. Composition and visioning World art and local art Painting methods and sharing

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Help Desk Afghanistan

      How to Donate?       Afghanistan has suffered from the long-term invasion and power vacumes.The latest Taliban takeover has caused a humanitarian crisis in the whole country. Many countries pledged humanitarian aid and support for Afghans inside the country and elsewhere. We call upon all to support Afghans in any way we can. They have suffered for reasons often beyond their capabilities. There are many ways to support: Make donations

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As part of the 2021 Art Exhibition Series

The Immigrant Culture and Art Association is cognizant of the social distancing and social limitations during this difficult time. However, culture and art have always served to ease tensions and bring hope and direction. This time is not an exception. ICAA will host the painting exhibition of young Iraqi-Canadain artist Israa Ahmed The Exhibition Opening will take place on Saturday, August 7, 2021, from 2 pm to 6 pm 689 Barton St. E., Hamilton,

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Covid-19 and ICAA

Dear Hamiton based artists, musicians and art lovers. We do understand that the COVID-19 virus has changed the way we conduct our daily business and celebrate art and culture. The limitations have caused many disruptions, including educational institutions, government offices and cultural places. ICAA will still be providing valuable artistic and cultural services keeping in mind the new restrictions. We, therefore, are informing the following to

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Art Exhibition of Andrew Ostapenko

Art Exhibition of Andrew Ostapenko took place at the ICAA main gallery on February 23, 2020. Andrew Ostapenko is a Hamiltonian artist, who has strong links with ICAA. Andrew is a talented artist, who flourished as an artist in Hamilton but travelled around the world. Andrew is currently residing in Mexico but is often coming to his native Hamilton. This exhibition is part of his works created in Hamilton and Mexico. The difference in styles between

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31 March, 2019 – ICAA Student receives the biggest Concept Art Gold Award

ICAA (2004-2007) student - Abdullah Taraky received the prestigious Spectrum Award for the best Concept Art for his " Submerged Statue" in the God of War Game. Abe Taraky's concept was shortlisted among 300 art pieces from around the world and nominated among the best five artworks. Finally, The Submerged Statue from God of War won the best Golden Award at the 26th Spectrum Award Ceremony in Kansas City, USA on 31 March 2019 This game was produced

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January 2019 – Modern Art Exhibition of Syrian-Canadian Artist

The Solo Art Exhibition of Syrian Canadian Artist Baseem Al Shamali took place in the ICAA - IArt Gallery in Hamilton. Unique theme and expressions of life and migration. Art Works in the Gallery  

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