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Exploring Alternate Reality (AR) technology with TouchSpark Studios

Founded in June 2024 by siblings Josh and Avery Arcari, TouchSpark Studios is the latest creative installation at Hamilton’s Cotton Factory. It blends innovative technology and immersive art. Though the studio is newly minted, Josh and Avery have long designed film, theatre, and video game installations. With a shared history of independent projects, the pair decided to unite their talents…
Annette Paiement
30 September 2024
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Art Fair | Where Art Intersects with Design | Schedule of Events

Image Credit: Rae Bates: Shown Here: House Book, Accordion Book, Story Book with Printed Cover - Mixed Media 12+ years old Hamilton Artists The Hamilton Art Fair  |  Where Are Intersects With Design Hosted by the Cotton Factory, our first annual Art Fair has been developed to promote and support Hamilton’s vibrant art and design community. Meet artists and designers…
Annette Paiement
20 August 2024
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Call for Submissions: Hamilton Art Fair 2024

Hamilton Art Fair at The Cotton Factory September 25th - 29th, 2024 Call for Artists to Submit Artwork for the first annual Hamilton Art Fair Submission Deadline: August 15, 2024, at 5 PM Welcome to The Hamilton Art Fair, an exciting new annual event at The Cotton Factory in the heart of Hamilton's vibrant artistic community. Celebrating the city's industrial…
Annette Paiement
27 June 2024
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Calls for Submissions, Workshops, Classes, Camps and More!

CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS Nordic Artist Exchange Call for Applications https://www.hamiltonartscouncil.ca/nordic-exchange Experience unparalleled opportunities for professional and artistic growth tailored specifically for mid-career artists. Delve into a dynamic environment that fosters creativity and innovation, with access to art facilities to bring your artistic visions to life. Engage with the vibrant Estonian arts community through the Estonian Artists' Association, forging connections and…
Annette Paiement
26 March 2024
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What’s On At The Cotton Factory – Spring 2024

EVENTS Cotton Factory Fireside Chat | The Transformative Power of Community Building  with Special Guest, Saladin Allah Thursday, March 28, 2024  |  Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT | CoWork at the Cotton Factory Studio 301 Presented by the Cotton Factory, CoWork, Empowerment Squared & What’s Your Story Book Publishing. RSVP: info@coworkfactory.ca Cost: Suggested Donation $10 or Free -…
Annette Paiement
25 March 2024
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Tenant Spotlight: Journey To Ashtanga

Kelly Hilton had an intriguing career. After studying film at Carleton University, she moved to Hamilton to work for a publishing company. Eventually, she opened her own yoga studio, which has become highly popular within the Cotton Factory family. Subsequently, Kelly became editor of a publication focused on feminism and began doing projects for women's shelters advocating social justice. Kelly…
Annette Paiement
10 February 2023
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NOURISH, PHOTOGRAPHY + PHOTOBASED ART CALL FOR SUBMISSION

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,…
Annette Paiement
2 February 2023
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Creating Community Through Technology and the Arts

The PIVOT Symposium is set to take place at the Cotton Factory on November 17, 2022 PIVOT is an inclusive initiative spearheaded by the Cotton Factory and focused on creating community through technology and the arts. The PIVOT Symposium will provide a unique opportunity for people from a range of fields to come together to share experiences, learn, and acquire…
Annette Paiement
11 October 2022
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

HELLO WINTER HANDMADE MARKET Friday, November 25th from 7 - 10 PM and Saturday, November 26th, 2022 from 2 - 7 PM Get ready for the holidays, shop the Cotton Factory for handmade one-of-a-kind gifts or set up and sell your products and services. Fill out an application prior to November 1, 2022, to be added to our growing list…
Annette Paiement
21 August 2022
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With A Twist

Fall is a vibrant time, seasons change, friends emerge after summer vacations, and people reconnect and back to school. Join us on September 17th at the Cotton Factory. The night will come alive with all the things we love including great shopping, delicious food, refreshing drinks, live music & pop-up magical entertainment. FEATURING 9:00 PM.  Syrian Palestinian Hip-Hop Artist TAREK…
Annette Paiement
16 August 2022