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What's New…

Building A Creative Catalyst for Hamilton

“Quite frankly, this is a game-changer” - Councillor Brian McHattie

The City of Hamilton, in partnership with the Imperial Cotton Centre for the Arts, has conducted research into the feasibility of establishing a Creative Centre (also known as a “Creative Catalyst”). Consulting Matrix and N. Barry Lyon Consultants were the consultants on the project. Here are some links to the report and to media coverage of the presentation to the Economic Development and Planning Committee of City Council:

The City of Hamilton Creative Catalyst Report (PDF) is available for download. Also, you can check out or join the project’s Facebook group.

Our Clients Say…

I am very pleased with Consulting Matrix's excellent facilitation on the summit and with all of the work you've done for VAO. Nelson French
Chair, Visual Arts Ontario
February 2009 Many thanks to Julie and Judy from Consulting Matrix for their wonderful facilitation of the process. As a team we made something very special happen in our community and for our community. Harvey Kessler
Executive Director, Windsor JCC
November 2006
Thank you so very much for the Governance meeting. It was most beneficial to really look at how we operate. We have already implemented some changes. I'm looking forward to working with you in 2008. Lillian Forester
Chair, Fusion
December 2007