About Us
Sharing the talents and creativity Of Local artists
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Our Story
Art at Seven Innovation transforms the atrium of Hamilton Technology Centre in historic Dundas, Ontario into a vibrant gallery space where business innovation meets creative expression. As a signature initiative of Artefact Social, we curate two juried exhibitions annually, showcasing exceptional works from talented local artists.
Our unique setting within this dynamic business hub creates meaningful connections between art and commerce. The rotating exhibitions enrich the daily experience of the centre’s community while providing artists with exceptional exposure to diverse audiences – from local entrepreneurs to international business leaders.
The professional environment provides artists with valuable visibility and networking opportunities. Their work reaches an engaged audience through the centre’s regular team-building workshops, educational sessions, product launches, and special events. This dynamic setting offers artists exposure to a diverse mix of visitors – from local professionals to international executives – creating opportunities that extend far beyond traditional gallery spaces.
Through Art at Seven Innovation, we’re fostering a distinctive cultural space where business innovation and artistic excellence converge, creating lasting value for artists, the local community, and the global business visitors who pass through our doors.
Join us for our next signature opening night – a vibrant celebration that kicks off each exhibition in style! These are dynamic social gatherings where art lovers, curious newcomers, and artists mingle over great music, delicious food, and flowing wine. The energy is always infectious as guests explore the new works and chat with the artists who created them. Local media loves covering these lively events, and it’s easy to see why – they’re the perfect blend of culture and fun, where everyone is welcome to dive into the local art scene. Whether you’re an experienced collector or just love a great party with creative flair, our opening nights are not to be missed!
What We Do
Our Exhibitions
Our exhibitions run two times a year, lasting four months each. We showcase the work of local-area artists in the beautiful atrium of the Hamilton Technology Centre.
Our Location
Art at Seven Innovation is located in the beautiful atrium on the main floor of the Hamilton Technology Centre
7 Innovation Drive
Dundas, ON L9H 7H9
Our Team
Our team is made up of a dedicated group of volunteers, Artefact Social and Hamilton Technology Centre employees, and independent project leads.
For Artists
Have your work showcased in the next exhibition. Three times a year we accept artwork submissions from artists for the jurying process.
About Artefact Social
Artefact Social is an event planning business that understands the importance of blending business with pleasure. Their team will work tirelessly to make sure your event is one for the books!
Services include:
- Professional meetings
- Staff
- Events
- Team building
- Lunch and learn
- Product launces
- Special functions
About The Hamilton Technology Centre
The Hamilton Technology Centre (HTC) is a private, active innovation hub located at the nexus of Canada’s Innovation Corridor. It opened its doors in 1993 and is host to a range of successful, accelerating businesses which connect to other communities and resources in the region and beyond.
Through the Hamilton Technology Centre and Artefact Social, the atrium at 7 Innovation Drive is host to a range of social and business events – from team-building activities, lunch-and-learn sessions, and new product launches to special functions attracting local, regional, national, and international visitors.
The HTC’s focus on fostering innovative business communities offers artists the chance to collaborate and build relationships with potential clients and collaborators through its Art at Seven Innovation program. By displaying artwork at the HTC, artists can leverage the area’s potential for huge economic growth as it attracts both domestic and international visitors.
HTC – 7 Innovation Drive, Dundas, ON
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide both emerging and established artists of the Greater Hamilton Area with a venue to share their work with the community, their peers, local businesses, and the many visitors to the area.
Art fosters civic engagement, encourages discussion and thought, which gives birth to new perspectives. Bringing people together and making connections through art encourages new ideas and drives dynamic innovation in all areas of our lives as we explore new directions.
Through rotating exhibitions and associated events we aim to bring together local creatives and our vibrant community of residents and businesses to share, inspire, and grow.
A message from our leader
Art and innovation – two vital activities of life dating back to our very beginnings. Without the two, we would not be where we are today. Through art and innovation our society unites, shares, and motivates. Both encourage creativity, expression, and risk-taking.
Art is a record of where we have been and opens up the mind to where we can go. It is an intimate connection with the experiences of others and their unique perspectives built on their own reflections.
Innovation is nourished by observation, critical thinking, creative thinking. The ties made between making or looking at art and what it does for our neural pathways further explain why art and innovation have long been a formidable pairing spurring empowerment and strategic future-building. Our shared experiences help build vibrant communities. Art and innovation help build vibrant communities.
I am happy to open up Hamilton Technology Centre to this exciting new project, Art at Seven Innovation, and look forward to sharing the inspiring talents of our local artists.
Art opens eyes and minds.
Rob McCann
Rob McCann