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Industrial Strength. Creative Community.

In the heart of lower Hamilton, this former industrial building from 1900 is a prime example of adaptive reuse. It has been transformed from a cotton mill into a creative industries complex, with space for workshops, galleries, office space for creative professionals, and studios for artists.

 
 

Leasing Space

The Cotton Factory offers a wide variety of options if you are looking to lease office space, artist or photography studio space, storage space or artisan spaces. Combining a historic aesthetic with modern amenities to meet the needs of the creative type and the business type.

 

Locations

If you are looking for a historic and creative rental space to host an event, The Cotton Factory is a great choice. Host a fundraiser, gala or trade show, there is plenty of space at your disposal to create an event that wont be forgotten. The Cotton Factory also stands in as a great backdrop for your film or photography project, with a variety of settings to suit your tastes.

Hamilton’s Creative Arts Centre
in the heart of lower Hamilton

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

+1 905 547-8256

Tenants

Get introduced to some of the great tenants we have working at the Cotton Factory.


Tenants

Locations

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.

Locations

Leasing

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.

Leasing

EXPERIENCES AT THE COTTON FACTORY 

Join us for this year’s art and event experiences, markets and open studios, workshops and conferences. Explore the Cotton Factory and support Hamilton’s amazing arts scene by participating and purchasing the work of its many artists, designers, photographers and makers.

For more information
visit our Facebook Event Page or call 905.547.8256

PRASANGAYA

The Art of Surein Leanage

Opening Reception: January 19, 2024
Time 5 – 9 PM
Artist Talk:  7 PM
CoWork Gallery: Studio 301
Painter, Photographer, Designer, born in Sri Lanka, Surein settled in Toronto after spending several years in German refugee camps.
Meeting, interacting and bonding with people from around the world, he came to understand that beneath social constructs such as status, creed, religion and culture, at the core there exists a shared essential humanness: a singular but complex language called emotion.
Now based in Hamilton, Surein uses colour, contrast, composition and abstraction to capture this elusive language.

PIVOT TECH CONFERENCE

SAVE THE DATE | November 14th, 2024  
www.pivottech.ca

A TECH CONFERENCE DEVOTED TO TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE

Experience 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.

DOORS OPEN HAMILTON 2024

We will be joining Doors Open Hamilton 2024 taking place May 4/52024.  Check back in the coming months to hear about some of the exciting events we have planned.

The Cotton Factory invites artists to submit their work for consideration in our upcoming curated exhibition, themed “I Hear Music.” This exhibition aims to explore the intersection of visual art and the auditory world, capturing the essence of music through the lens of various mediums. We are particularly interested in paintings, mixed media, and large format works that evoke the harmonies, rhythms, and emotions inspired by music.

Important Dates:
Submission Deadline: March 15, 2024
Selection Notification: on or before April 15, 2024
Art Drop Off: April 29, 2024
Installation: May 1, 2024
Artist Reception: Friday, May 10, 2024 during the Cotton Factory’s indoor gallery crawl

Find full submission details here

BRENDA MCCAFFERTY | COLOUR FIELDS

On View January 19 – March 1, 2024  | CoWork Gallery

Artist Talk and Fireside Chat February 21, 2024 | 6 PM  Studio 301

 

WOMEN’S BUSINESS HUB

Helping Women in Business Grow!

February 27th, 2024 6:30 – 9 PM, Studio 301, CoWork at the Cotton Factory

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