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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…

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…

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…

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…

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 -…

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…

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…

Since 2014—and undeterred by the COVID-19 pandemic—Zula Presents' Something Else! Festival has steadily been evolving into a crucial node within the North American experimental music circuit. This year's celebrations kick off with a jam-packed four days of activity from June 16th to June 19th and then continues with weekend programming up until July 16th. As always, Something Else! boasts powerful,…