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Centre[4]Arts is Hamilton’s multidisciplinary charitable arts organization — advancing contemporary art as a tool for connection, learning, and innovation.
We offer two unique gallery spaces and four creative studios, fully equipped for traditional and digital art-making.
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Curated by Cyril Gaaman Chen
August 14 – October 15, 2026
Opening Reception: August 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Performance Night: September 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM
New — Live For Supercrawl
beacbeac is a free app that turns your phone into your guide. Walk up to an artwork and it wakes up on its own — schedules, artist statements, biographies, and videos delivered to your device in the format you've chosen. Nothing to hunt for, nothing to scan.
Built by centring the requirements of Blind, Low Vision, Deaf, Deafblind, and disabled visitors — and better for everyone.
We believe in the life-changing power of art. Centre[4]Arts supports artists with accessible studios, inclusive programming, and socially engaged practice.
About Centre[4]ArtsWe give artists the space, equipment, and resources to freely create — supporting ambitious, experimental work from traditional printmaking to digital media.
Workshops, mentorship, and hands-on learning that make art-making approachable for kids, newcomers, and seasoned makers alike.
We connect artists with audiences and partner with organizations across Hamilton to build a vibrant local arts culture.
We collaborate on research that ignites creative thinking — exploring new tools, accessible technologies, and multisensory practices.
Accessibility shapes everything we do — we design spaces, programs, and exhibitions so artists and audiences of all abilities can take part.
Spanning two buildings in the heart of Hamilton’s arts district, Centre[4]Arts offers four artist studios with over 10,000 square feet of creative space. Thanks to our sponsors and partners, we’re proud to offer professional-grade facilities and equipment at accessible rates.
Explore the historic art of printmaking in a fully-equipped studio built for professionals and emerging creatives alike.
Ideal for Artists exploring classic analog printing practices.
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Produce professional, one-of-a-kind silkscreen prints — custom tees, branded merch, posters, and whatever else you can imagine.
Ideal for Surface designers, makers + clothing designers.
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Bring your digital artwork to life with high-resolution, archival-grade printing, scanning, and fabrication equipment.
Ideal for Photographers, illustrators + brand designers.
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The go-to space for industry-standard audiovisual gear and post-production tools, located just off James Street North.
Ideal for Filmmakers, photographers + musicians.
Learn MoreThese spaces have shaped countless works over the years — will yours be next?
Hands-on workshops in our studios for artists of all skill levels — from monotype and lino cutting to screen printing, lithography, and etching, led by working artists.
View All WorkshopsSaturdays, July 11 – August 1
Design, separate, and print layered artwork across four hands-on studio sessions.
Learn MoreThursday, June 25
An inside look at the digital collage and fine art printing behind Kevin's exhibition.
Learn MoreSaturdays, March 7 – April 25
A beginner-friendly intro to four print processes: relief, monotype, drypoint, and screen printing.
Learn MoreTuesdays, March 3 – 24
Use brush and ink to create a two-colour serigraph, then print a small edition of your own.
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Monday to Tuesday: by appointment
Wednesday to Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: closed
Monday to Tuesday: by appointment
Wednesday to Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: closed
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Dig into our recent insights and discussions…
As artists strive to make their work more inclusive and multi-sensory, many are turning to vibrotactile and haptic technologies – tools that let people feel art through vibrations, pressure, and texture.
If you’re looking to break out of your usual workflow, here are five techniques to reinvigorate your screen printing practice and spark new ideas in the studio.
Established in the 1960s as a response to the exclusionary practices of mainstream galleries and institutions, ARCs emerged from a need for artists to create their own platforms, on their own terms.
