AGH Talk | Building Your Collection: A Conversation with the Experts

Thursday, November 14 | 6 - 9 PM | Art Gallery of Hamilton
Non-Members $25
AGH Members $20

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The AGH is thrilled to host four incredible Canadian contemporary art experts to share their inside knowledge and reflections on building an art collection, from where collectors begin, to common twists and mistakes, and what makes an impactful art collection.

Jasmine Lazdins, Senior Art Consultant of AGH Art Sales + Services, will be joined by Rachel Turrin, lead consultant and founder of Doner Turrin Inc., Kyle Matuzewiski, Co-Director of Bau-Xi Gallery, and Mackenzie Sinclair, Executive Director of The Art Dealer’s Association of Canada.

Whether you are new to collecting or established in your practice, we invite you to join us for this rare opportunity to gain helpful insights from top industry experts as you build your own collection. The evening includes a cocktail reception.


Jasmine Lazdins is the Senior Art Consultant at AGH Art Sales + Services. With over 15 years in commercial art sales she has gained extensive knowledge and expertise in art market trends. Since joining the AGH in 2018, Jasmine has continued to nurture strong relationships with art dealer partners, artists, curators and collectors and is a passionate advocate for regional artists.


Rachel Turrin is the Lead Consultant and Founder of Doner Turrin Inc. Serving the interior design trade for over 17 years, Rachel has build an impressive network of artists, gallerists and collectors from around the globe. Her firm specializes in placing impactful works in corporate offices, condominium developments, healthcare facilities and with private clients. 


Kyle Matuzewiski is the Co-Director of Bau-Xi Gallery, where he manages both the 1384 Dufferin Street and 340 Dundas Street West locations in Toronto. Kyle joined the gallery in 2007 and since 2019, he has overseen day-to-day operations at the gallery, coordinates exhibition programming, and develops artist relations. Kyle recently joined the board of the Art Dealers Association of Canada (ADAC), where he serves on the Outreach and Membership Committees. He also curates an annual OCADU Graduate Exhibition – entering its fifth edition in 2024 – hosted by Bau-Xi. 


Mackenzie Sinclair is the Executive Director of The Art Dealers Association of Canada. She holds both a BFA and an MA from Western University, and brings over a decade of working expertise in the arts sector to her role. Her career has been marked by dynamic involvement with both commercial art galleries and artist-run centres, while continuously working with artists, clients, and galleries. Mackenzie has a passion for Canadian Art, which includes monitoring the art market, looking at trends among galleries and building up collections, including her own.