The Arty Crowd Out Loud!
Get inspired by The Arty Crowd Out Loud!
This award-winning cable TV series, presented by Hamilton Arts Council, promotes discovery of artists and exploration of arts organizations and venues across the Greater Hamilton Area.
Host, Megan Divecha, with Angela DeMontigny, Indigenous Designer & Lead Artist for All Our Relations (Season 1, October 2023).
Host, Megan Divecha, with Neal Miller at The Westdale (Season 1, October 2023).
Broadcast Schedules & Episode Descriptions:
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December 2024
Host, Megan Divecha, is joined by Vick Naresh, a Mumbai-born, self-taught contemporary artist who has earned national and internationally recognition! His ongoing body of work is an exploration in figurative abstraction that delves into metaphorical narratives tackling social contemporary & personal themes around post-colonial displacement, belonging & identity. Drawing from a background in graphic design, his works are digitally informed while engaging more classical painting tropes and techniques through their ultimate execution onto canvas. The two chat about key influences in Vick's practice and details of his upcoming exhibition titled "You are Many Faces" at The Assembly Gallery!
Watch the episode to see the public debut of Vick's newest artwork, on exhibit at The Assembly in Jan 2025, titled "Age of Aquarius" (never before seen!!)
A part of "Age of Aquarius" (Vick Naresh, 2024)
We also get a tour around the Art Gallery of Hamilton! The AGH celebrates their 110th year in operation in 2024! Megan speaks with exhibiting artist, Alex Jacobs-Blum (Instagram: @alexjacobsblum) about her exhibit currently on titled "In The Shadow of the Eclipse". Plus, Megan Olynik, Head of Marketing & Communications, gives viewers a glimpse around the gallery. Visit and explore their special exhibitions!
Picture by AGH's Photographer
We are elated to feature artwork every episode, courtesy of the AGH's Arts Sales & Services. This month's episode features, "Growing and Supporting Each Other With Love" by Cody Houle.​​
Houle explores many styles in his practice and is drawn to abstract visualizations and animate florals. Cody Houle is a self taught Anishinaabe/French artist based in Brantford, Ontario. His resilience and deep connection to nature has grounded him as he navigates colonialism and informs his artistic practice. Through his work, Houle hopes to inspire other Indigenous folks, especially youth, and encourage them to create and express themselves because our stories matter.
Episode premieres Tuesday, December 10th at 7:00PM!
​Missed the premiere? Additional air-times include:
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Wednesday December 11, 1:00AM and 4:30AM / ​Saturday December 14, 1:00AM / Sunday December 15, 5:00PM / Tuesday December 17, 7:00AM / Tuesday December 17, 7:00PM / Wednesday December 18, 1:00AM and 4:30AM / Saturday December 21, 1:00AM / Sunday December 22, 5:00PM / Tuesday December 24, 7:00AM / Tuesday December 24, 7:00PM / Wednesday December 24, 1:00AM / Wednesday December 24, 4:30AM