Bus Hosts
Hop-On The Buses!
The journey between galleries is part of the Art Circuit experience, and our Bus Hosts make the ride unforgettable. Each host brings their own personality, energy, and connection to the local arts community, welcoming guests and helping create a lively atmosphere as the buses travel the circuit. From conversation to unexpected moments of fun, every bus offers its own unique vibe. No need to stay on a specific bus all night — make sure you experience them all. The bus experience is where the magic happens — but we welcome everyone. Donations at the door are appreciated. Pay what you like; every dollar helps to keep Art Circuit going
Bus Hosts for Art Circuit 2026
Kennadie St. James
We’re so happy to welcome back Kenadie St James as a bus host again this year. Kenadie hails from the southern USA originally. She moved to Hamilton 6 years ago and quickly became a household name in the drag scene taking up residence as the Saturday night hostess at The Well Niteclub. Not long after she started her own production company CNR Productions Inc where she produces live events, weddings, game nights, and the longest running drag brunches in the Hamilton area. She recently celebrated her 25th year in the art form of drag and live entertainment, and she looks forward to continuing to be a part of the thriving Hamilton artistic community.
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Anthony Haley
Anthony Haley is a Hamilton, Ontario–born and raised artist whose work is rooted in a lifelong passion for music, pop culture, and the arts. “It was when I went to school that I discovered my love for portraiture. Being able to memorialize a lost loved one or pet, or to immortalize a star or musician and seeing peoples reactions when they see that piece presented to them is an amazing feeling. Art is my life, Ive been known to work in comics, illustration, graphic design and murals, but portraiture is my main staple.
I’m a graduate of both OCAD University and MTM School of Animation and Design. I have had the pleasure of having been featured in the Power Plant Gallery Toronto, Northern Contemporary Gallery Toronto, Hamilton Artist Inc. Gallery, HAVN, Paul Ellia Gallery Hamilton, and other local establishments surrounding the Hamilton/Toronto area, as well as Vancouver and Wisconsin, USA. I was also the recipient of the Gold Award for Hamilton Spectator Readers Choice for Best Local Artist and consistently been nominated for the past 6 years.
I’ve had the chance to have my art in Television on few episodes of “Zack Bagan’s Haunted Museum”, and in the film “My Fake Boyfriend” on Amazon TV. As well as doing movie posters for the Westdale Theatre.
Over the last ten years I’ve also been an active member of the Hamilton Hip Hop community. Ive had the honor of openning for acts such as Phife Dawg (R.I.P), Smiff n’ Wessun, Cormega, Classified, Moka Only, Odisee, Ill Scarlett, The Codefendants and much more. I’ve painted live for close to a decade now for audiences across Canada.”
Kim Banting
Kim Banting is a Mortgage Agent Level 2 and the heart behind Kim Banting Mortgages. Though relatively new to Hamilton, she quickly fell in love with the city—its vibrant arts scene, remarkable food and culture, beautiful homes, distinctive neighbourhoods, and, most of all, its people.
Kim has found a genuine sense of community in Hamilton, building wonderful friendships and forming meaningful connections with neighbours, local artists, and business owners. She believes deeply in the city’s future and in its continued growth as a place where people can build a life, find belonging, and feel at home.
Through her work, Kim helps individuals and families navigate home financing with clarity, compassion, and honest advice. She is proud to sponsor Art Circuit and support an event that celebrates the creativity, character, and community spirit that make Hamilton such an extraordinary place to live.
Ktriggs
Kevin Williamson or ‘Ktriggs’ is an independent songwriter, event organizer, promoter , recording & performing artist based out of Hamilton, Ontario. A member of The Hamilton Arts Council as well as the creator and owner of his own personal brand “Freedom of Speech Entertainment. Ktriggs established the brand in 2019 to communicate his message of “Community Over Competition” through music, media and annual events such as 905 Fest, A Night Of Community and Underground Vibes.
Ktriggs has performed on many outdoor festivals at major events and venues over the years. Such as Supercrawl , The Road To Supercrawl , Concession Street Fest , Barton Street Fest , Open Streets , 905 FEST, Port Credit Canada Day Festival , & Port Credit Music On The River.
Along with a diploma from Trebas Institute’s Entertainment Management Program earned in 2022 Ktriggs has hands-on experience in the industry. From taking steps over the past 4 years to become a part of the hip hop community in Hamilton, Ontario. By hosting and organizing his own hip hop event “The Underground Vibes Show” in 2018 that has returned annually every year since. This event’s purpose is to showcase the local talent in the Hamilton and greater Toronto area. The creation of Ktriggs personal brand kicked off with the first ever “905 fest” at Woodlands Park, in Hamilton. This event was made for the purpose of bringing the local community together to celebrate the city.