Tonight, the Art Gallery of Hamilton was transformed into the City’s hottest party- all in the name of celebrating the arts. With installations, live performances and presentations from local politicians- all hosted by Karma Kameleon– the Arts Awards celebrated a total of fourteen artists, arts community leaders and arts champions. Award recipients were selected based on their work, impact on their field and contributions to the arts community in Hamilton.
A full list of nominees are listed below, with award winners in bold font.
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Al Croxall
- John Terpstra
- Judith Sandiford & Ron Weihs
- Lorraine Segato
- Robert ‘Bob’ Daniels
Arts Champion Award
- Chris Pannell
- Helen Graham
- Jessica Vinluan
- Luis Pereira
- Matt Moreland
- Natasha Jones
Creator Award
- 2win dunx
- Alexander Notarangelo
- Andre Bisson
- Angela Demontigny
- Anuja Varghese
- Chasing Shadows Productions
- Cine-Psych Film-Making Team
- Darren Stewart-Jones
- David Collier
- Deepti Gupta
- Diana Panton
- Goddess
- Jojo Chooi-Hartley
- Kaime Sherman
- Kareem-Anthony Ferreira
- Katherine MacDonald
- Lyla Miklos
- Myke Hutchings
- Nathan Eugene Carson
- Open Heart Arts
- Piper & Carson
- Piper Hayes
- Sarah Sproule
- Selena Middleton
- Sean Procyk
- Sid Ryan Eilers
- Sonali Menezes
- Steacy Easton
- The Hamilton Youth Steel Orchestra
- Vick Naresh