Art Education

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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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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ICAA Art Education Program

ICAA hosted Chinese Canadian students exhibition.

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Art Education – Registration for Summer 2016

The ICAA will be registering students for the summer 2016 art education program until August 05, 2016. The program will include Pottery, Painting and Wood Burning. Please note that seating is limited so registration will be on a first come first serve basis. The program will run every Saturday from 11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm.  

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2015 Adult Pottery Class Week 1

Here are some pictures from our first week of the adult potter class.

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Intensive Ceramic Course: February – April 2015

The ICAA has launched a series of intensive courses intended to teach beginner to advanced students. The Intensive Ceramic Course has a cost of $250 per student for 12 sessions. The students will have an opportunity to participate in a professional exhibition and will receive a certificate of completion at the 12th session.

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Professional Art Education – Registration for Summer Semester – Feb 01, 08 2014

The ICAA will be hosting its summer registration on February 1st and 8th, 2014 for students who were interested in registering for the Professional Art Program’s summer semester.

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Professional Art Education – Registration for Summer Semester – May 25, 2013

The ICAA hosted its Summer Registration Event on May 25th, 2013 for students who were interested in registering for the Professional Art Program’s summer semester. The ICAA officially announced the funds received from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to support the organization’s work to immigrant culture and art as well as its commitment to making professional art instruction and mentorship available to newcomers, immigrants, low income artists

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