Mount Hope Branch: Filming
Filming is scheduled to take place on Homestead Drive on January 27 and 28. This may impact access to the Branch due to traffic delays and limited parking. Thank you for your patience.
Westdale Branch Accessible Doors Out of Order
The accessible doors at Westdale Branch are not working. We're working to fix them as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.
Central Library - 4th Floor Closure, January 31st
Due to a special event set-up, the 4th Floor is closed on Friday, January 31st all day. The Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 1-3. Thank you for your understanding.
Terryberry Accessible Washroom on the 1st Floor - Out of Order
The accessible washroom on the 1st floor of Terryberry library is unavailable.
Valley Park Branch Public Art Mural
About the Winning Mural: Artist Vivian Rosas’ mural meets the competition’s goals to: celebrate the local geographic environment and HPL’s commitment to sustainability.
The mural is vibrant, full of local nature and has a feeling of discovery. It represents diverse members of the community, physical activity and promotes a healthy relationship with nature. It exemplifies a commitment to sustainability, welcomes all members of the community and has a strong visual impact from a distance and up close.
About Artist Vivian Rosas: Vivian Rosas is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary illustrator, dancer, and muralist. Her work explores empowerment and diversity.
“I hope my mural will greet the community with a positive and uplifting energy as they arrive at the new Valley Park Branch and that it will continue to inspire the exploration of its vibrant natural surroundings.”
Details:
28 artists submissions
Six contenders on the shortlist
338 votes cast by public Aug 25-Sep 8
Jury Members
- Guiliana Casimirri, Hamilton-Wentworth Green Venture
- Tracey-Mae Chambers, Artist
- Penny Gumbert, Local resident
- Drew Hauser, Director, mcCallumSather
- Shelly Hill, Urban Indigenous Strategy Hamilton
- Kathy Lacasse, Heritage Green Community Trust
- Jasmine Lazdins, Art Gallery of Hamilton
- Adam McCaughan, Architect, mcCallumSather
- Ania Van Minnen, Hamilton Public Library, Manager of Valley Park
- Nick Van Velzen, Hamilton Public Library Board of Directors, Chair
- Brad Walker, City of Hamilton, Manager of District Operations
Advisors to the Jury:
- Lorie Lee, Senior Leadership Support Manager
- Nancy McPhee, Hamilton Public Library, Community Librarian
Non-voting attendees:
- Dawna Wark, Director of Public Services – Branches
- Paul Takala, Chief Librarian/ CEO
Read the Valley Park Public Art Jury Report.
For general inquiries:
Email: llee@hpl.ca
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