About
Who We Are
Established in 1970, the Hatch Art Gallery is UBC’s only student-ran exhibition space. Situated on the unceded, ancestral and traditional lands of the xwmə0–kwəy’əm (Musqueam), the Hatch aims to stimulate the exchange of art and ideas between artists, students and the public. Committed to promoting the practices of UBC students and alumni, the Hatch seeks to present innovative projects on critical subjects relevant to larger discourses in contemporary art, visual culture and theory.
In addition to monthly exhibitions of student and local art, the Hatch also maintains and displays the AMS Art Collection, an impressive assortment of Canadian art that provides a cross section of artistic growth and development in Canada since 1945. The Hatch’s exhibition schedule is also supplemented by a variety of special events and projects throughout the year, including collaborations, workshops, performances, and the annual Visual Art Students’ Association exhibition.
The Hatch Art Gallery is supported by the UBC Alma Mater Society.
Meet the Staff!
Gallery Director
2023 April - 2024 April
Isabel Sihan Chen (she/her)
Hi friends! Call me Bel.
A little bit about me - I come from a multifaceted background in arts and culture event organizing, psychology, and business. My directorial vision for the Hatch is one of interdisciplinary and equitable community building where all can come together through art in engaging conversations and hearty laughter. Please do reach out for any reason at all! I am always happy to chat about anything and everything under the sun (and moon).
Accessibility
The Hatch Art Gallery is located on the second floor of the AMS Student Nest, which is compliant with the requirements of the BC Building Code. The Nest is accessible via bus numbers #4, #9, #17, #25, #33, #44, #49, #84, #99, #258, #480, and R4.
The entrance to the AMS Nest is a set of double doors that are each 34” wide, opening to a total width of 68”. One of the doors may be opened by pushing the automatic door opener button located to the right of the doors.
There are elevators on the north and south ends of the Nest that open 48” wide. The front door to the Hatch is 3ft wide and our larger sliding door is 8ft wide.
The AMS Nest is not a scent reduced space. There are gender-neutral washrooms located on every floor of the nest. The doors to enter the washrooms are not automatic. The doors are 34” wide.
Floor maps of the Nest can be found here:
https://www.nestcatering.com/resources/
If you have any additional questions about accessibility,
please contact us at: