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The Hand of Craft Exhibit – Opens November 3rd, 2017

The Hand of Craft is a site-specific installation created by Shake-n-Make for exhibition at the Cotton Factory, which will open to the public on November 3, 2017. Large scale (8’ x 5’) aluminum panels featuring monumental line drawings of hands in various acts of sewing will be suspended from the ceiling and arranged to create an enclosed space. Within this…
Robert Zeidler
11 September 2017
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ART 2017 – Exhibit Runs Sep 29th-Oct 1st, 2017

Art 2017 is a collaboration between Tom Sachade and  Bruno Capolongo. Deciding to challenge one another, both Tom and Bruno have had to stretch out of their comfort zones. While one was challenged to reduce the amount of time spent on each painting and become more spontaneous, the other was challenged to do the exact opposite - to slow down and…
Robert Zeidler
11 September 2017
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Farewell Quilt of Belonging

Thank you so much to the Heart of Ontario and to the amazing Esther Bryan who created the Quilt of Belonging. We are so grateful that the Cotton Factory was able to host such a beautiful artifact and it certainly livened up our space! Thank you also, to all who came to visit, we hope you enjoyed the experience.   The…
Cynthia Swann
17 August 2017
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Industry and Innovation at its finest!

What do you get when you add the Cotton Factory and a super talented artist together? Why, you get a stunning piece of art of course! Currently on display at City Hall, here is a capture of Rob Zeidler loaning the piece to mayor Fred Eisenberger with artist Rob Croxford. But that's not the best news! There's more you ask?…
Robert Zeidler
25 May 2017
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Thank YOU!

It seems perfectly fitting to acknowledge and honour the community of Hamilton and abroad for such an inspiring and uplifting weekend here at the Cotton Factory. With over 3,000 people making their way through the Cotton Factory for Doors Open and the Spring Marketplace, volunteers, staff and engaged community members revelled in the magnificence of the building, its surroundings and…
Robert Zeidler
8 May 2017
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The Quilt of Belonging – Call for Artists To Host Workshops, Demonstrations and More!

The Heart of Ontario and The Cotton Factory are excited to host the Quilt of Belonging in the exhibition Peace by Piece: Stitching Together Canadian Stories THIS SUMMER! We are celebrating Canada's multiculturalism and 150 years after Canada’s Confederation, by showcasing the storytellers in Hamilton, Halton & Brant, through a multitude of experiences available for the community to enjoy! The…
Robert Zeidler
15 March 2017
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PLUS ART FAIR May 18 – 21, 2017

Coming to The Cotton Factory, May 18 - 21, 2017, the PLUS Art Fair is the first ever exhibition of students and alumni of Canadian Visual Arts Masters Programs. The Art fair will provide a platform for emerging artists to showcase work to curators, art professionals and educators. The PLUS Art Fair is the creation of Rafi Ghanaghounian of Keep…
Robert Zeidler
3 January 2017
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HIVEX: ENGAGE 2016

Presented by the Hamilton HIVE November 5, 2016 in The Cotton Factory 8:45 AM Registration 9:30 AM Conference Programming Begins 5:00 PM Community Trade Show and Mixer Purchase tickets and Register Here What happens at a HIVEX young professional conference? Networking, learning and conversation - fuelled by coffee (lots of it) catered lunch and a breakfast fitted for champions. Plus, a community…
Robert Zeidler
20 October 2016