In the heart of lower Hamilton, this former cotton mill built in 1900 is a prime example of adaptive reuse. The former site of the Imperial Cotton Co. has been transformed into a creative industries complex, with space for workshops, studios for artists and office space for creative professionals. Film and TV productions, photographers and special events are also drawn to the building by its unique aesthetic and its historic charm.
270 Sherman Avenue North, Suite 228,
Hamilton ON, L8L 6N4
The Cotton Factory provides a great backdrop for your film or photography project, with a variety of interior and exterior settings to suit your needs.
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Are you looking for office space, co-working space or a studio to get creative in? With a number of great options available you will just love working here.
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September 24 – October 25th, 2024 Open for viewing Monday – Thursday 10 AM – 4 PM and Friday’s 10 AM – 1 PM
The Colour of Joy is a curated exhibition by artist Dawn Grant. Featured artists include Abraham Oghobase, Akosua Brown, Candace Walkes, Cesar Cordoba, Clarissa Vásquez, Dawn Grant, Eklipz, Kareem-Anthony Ferreira, Kamaldeep Kaur, Mayumou, Melanie Cheung, Mosa Mcneily, Queen Dollylama, Ravinder Ruprai, Sharifa Patrick, Shea Chang, Stylo Starr, Tone Bailey, Tonya Burke, Tye Halstead
The Art of the Build, a curated exhibition by artist Annette Paiement featuring works by Stephen Altina | Carolyn Dover | Keith Hopkins | Janice Kovar | Nikkole LeBrun | Jill Letten | Gord Leverton | Corine van Hoeve
HAMILTON STUDIO SCHOOL STUDENT EXHIBITION Curated by Rae Bates | CoWork Gallery Vitrine
Our artists: Mila Alexander-Chelminska | Audrey Dymond | Eliza Galante | Susanna Galante | Rose Galante | Kirat Kang | William Susin
Beyond the Mural, presented in partnership with the Niagara Underground Railway Museum. Images created by Artist Sara Heidinger and assistant photographers, Kaleigh Day and Janae Gilmer
Art On Our Walls: Juried Call for Submission Showcase Featuring Arouse Aware | Emily Andrews | Gulay Alpay | Gabriel Baribeau | Britta Benno | Susannah Bleasby | Laura Brandreth | Mikołaj Blicharski | Catchoo | Tony Cepukas | Stacy Collins | John Crowther | Tania Denyer | Tzvia Devor | Corinne Duchesne | Eric Euler | Julio Ferrer | Spencer Flock | Brian Flockhart | Christopher Hall | Michael Hansen | Marta Hewson | David Hill | JD Howell | Andrea Hunter |Joanna Johnson | Deborah Kanfer | Kamaldeep Kaur | Rachel Kienitz | Jane Koopman | New Moon Studios |Jill Letten | Karen Logan | Nikkole LeBrun | Tor Lukasik-Foss | Patricia Lynes | Christine Mack | Adam Matak | Marko Mäetamm | Jess Mitchell | Sian McGregor | Zaina Nabulsi | Monica Nanse | Tanmay Parashar | Vanessa Pejovic | Smiljana Petranovic Bajic | Renn Scott | Jody Shaboluk| Andrew Sheglov | Andy Shmidt | Taruna Singh | Tetiana Tytarenko | Hannah West | Kristy Woudstra | Michael Vickers | Erik Marcinkowski
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Cesar Cordoba – Sculptural Works – 2nd Floor Mill Building
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Tor Lukasik Foss – New Works – 3rd Floor Hallway Gallery
The Cotton Factory, and CoWork, in partnership with the YWCA, are leading a city-wide Gender-Based Safety Audit (GBSA) that invites Hamiltonians to exercise their power to make the city safer for everyone, particularly women an
d gender-diverse people!
A Gender-Based Safety Audit (GBSA for short) invites community members to identify safe and unsafe physical spaces in the city and recommend ways to improve the unsafe spaces.
Join us in CoWork on October 24 at 7PM
Studio 301 – 270 Sherman Ave. N. Hamilton, ON
We invite all community members who live, work, play, and visit Hamilton to join us. Since this is a gender-based safety audit, we mainly focus on gathering the wisdom and experience of women, children, and gender-diverse people.
Dawn Grant, Artist and Therapeutic Art Practitioner, will facilitate the event.
Together, we will build a miniature model of the neighbourhood and install all the safety features that would make us feel safe.
October 24th, 2024 at 7 PM
All are welcome to attend this free event. Refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP, as seating will be limited. https://www.
Note: The event will be filmed.
“Sustainability: Business Pressures and Personal Impacts,” explores the delicate balance between sustainable practices and the demands faced by businesses and individuals today.
Attendees will gain insights into strategies for integrating sustainability into business models without compromising profitability. This event aims to provide practical takeaways on aligning personal values with corporate responsibility, offering a platform for open discussion on overcoming challenges and driving positive change.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fireside-chat-sustainability-business-pressures-personal-impacts-tickets-1038852675317?aff=oddtdtcreator
A TECH CONFERENCE DEVOTED TO TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGEExperience a dynamic day of insightful discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, all in the unique and historic setting of the Cotton Factory. Discover how technology is propelling us toward a greener and more connected future, and be a part of the conversation that will shape our tomorrow.
FRESH UP presents a very special performance with LTtheMonk and the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra.September 26 – November 1, 2024
The installation utilizes Alternate Reality (AR) technology, allowing visitors to experience it through smartphones. The setup is simple: scan a QR code on the wall, and you’re transported into a digital world that unfolds around you. This minimal physical footprint allows for a high-impact, accessible experience—something that TouchSpark is known for. Learn more – Read our lastest Blog Post. 
SPOTLIGHT DeShaun Jones Music Industry Consultant/A&R/Curator Hamilton Arts Week 2021 is a city-wide celebration aimed to showcase the resilience and resonance of Hamilton’s creative community with an array of digital presentations.tttt As part of this year’s celebration, the Hamilton Arts Council will launch the first BIPOC hART MUSIC SERIES which will feature 4 signature presentations with the goal…
NOURISH Nourish (verb): to provide a healthy environment for growth, to care for and sustain, to feed and strengthen. Nourish is an art event that provides the perfect opportunity for photographers and photo-based artists to showcase their work. All styles are welcome, provided they exhibit a unique and creative approach to the theme. ELIGIBILITY: Open to emerging artists from Hamilton,…
