Frequently Asked Questions

What programs has been available at ICAA Professional Art School?
To facilitate art education and skills development for the children, youth through formal art instructions arranging workshops, seminars, discussions, and focus groups through our professional art classes. Our professional art instructions are offered semester-wise for three semesters every year in the artistic disciplines of drawing, oil painting, watercolor painting, acrylic painting, crafts, pottery and sculpture.

HOW DO I REGISTER IN A Program?
There are a few ways that you can register in our art programs. You can register by phone, email or download our form, fill it and send it to us.

What is the fee for a program?
Our services are available to anyone interested in art at on affordable cost of $120 per semester. However, cost is not the barrier to get art lessons.

When did ICAA founded?
In June 2000, an Immigrant Community Advisory Group organized by immigrant artists, developed a document entitled “Cultural integration of immigrant community and immigrant professionals in the diverse Hamilton – Wentworth community”. The aim of the study was to assess the capacities of immigrant artistic community. They made a study and found that an organization is needed to serve the newcomer artists, cultural workers, and the children and youth of newcomers to provide them art education and mentorship.

 Is ICAA a Registered incorporated organization?
ICAA was registered as a not for profit organization on 26 February 2002.

Who are the owners of ICAA?
ICAA Board of Directors – the Governing Body is the owner of the Immigrant Culture and Art Association on behalf of the community.

What are the Major Activities and Programs of ICAA?

• ICAA Professional Art School & Art Education for newcomers and low income children, youth, and families
• Artists Mentorship Program for newly arrived and emerging immigrant artists, musicians and other art professionals
• Artist Profiling includes Introducing each artist, musician, and craftsperson to the Canadian public.
• Workshops and Educational Programs for Artists and musicians

• Organize art shows: to introduce colorful culture and art from different parts of the world to the Canadian public. Art exhibitions and musical concerts