Julianna Biernacki The Person and This Moment Saturday, October 8 – Sunday, November 13, 2022 Opening Reception: Friday, October 14, 2022, 6-8pm This series of works uses imagery of windows to act as a bridge and barrier between displayer and viewer. The window is both inviting a closer look...
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HCA History
HCA has a rich history, and we want to ensure that our legacy is recorded and publicly available for our wonderful patrons and students to enjoy for years to come. Through the generous funding of Canada Summer Works, Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts is excited to launch its brand-new...
Hamilton Fringe Festival HCA BYOV: WHALE FALL ROUNDTABLE
Same Boat Theatre brings Whale Fall to the HCA Black Box Theatre this July. Early on in their rehearsal process, the cast and creative team sat down to discuss the play, the process, and what it means to create theatre during challenging times. Whale Fall is a one-act drama...
Student Spotlight: Renelle Handa
Many students walk the halls at HCA, trying their hand at several art forms and honing their craft week after week. Renelle Handa has been a student at HCA for over a decade, exploring every facet of the arts until she discovered what made her passions take flight! Learn...
THINGS TEACHING HAS TAUGHT ME
Our faculty of instructors are experts at what they do. Many are performers, specialists in their fields, award-winners, and have a history of excellence when it comes to arts instruction – But a great teacher knows that there is always room for growth and that they’re never finished learning!...
The Survival Guide for Taking Class at Home
We know how tough it can be to return to taking classes from home. After being in-studio with teachers and classmates all fall, logging online for your classes and lessons can feel isolating. We’ve collected a few tips to make sure your at-home learning experience is fun and enjoyable,...
WELCOMING OUR NEW INSTRUCTORS TO THE CONSERVATORY
HCA is so thrilled to welcome our newest instructors! This year, we welcome Cipran Campianu, Rachel Romanoski, Annie Webber and Sihaam Veldman to our dance, visual arts and music departments. Get to know more about their creative practices and teaching philosophies below. ...
HCA Creation Collective: A Blog on the Creative Process
By Abbey Keays and Sarah Foley, 2021 HCA Creation Collective participants Perspectives For the past 2 weeks we have been looking upon perspectives. In this photo, you can see how the shot is being taken from behind and how someone sees you looking in a mirror rather than...
#ArtsLiveHere Blog: Amplifying Youth Voices Through HCA’s Creation Collective
For the third year in a row, HCA is excited to offer our youth-based Creation Collective theatre intensive that culminates in a Hamilton Fringe Festival performance. From July 5 – 16, participants between the ages of 14 – 25 will learn acting and creation techniques – and work together...
#ArtsLiveHere Blog: Unleash Your Creativity with Luke Brown
Have you been feeling stuck during the pandemic? In May, Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts is offering adult students a way to explore their creativity and find wellness through our Spring Adult Workshops in theatre, visual arts, music, and dance. Local theatre artist Luke Brown is offering an exciting...