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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
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OPEN STUDIOS

Join us on Sunday, October 23 from 11 AM until 4:00 PM when some of The Cotton Factory Tenants open up their studios to the public. Meet in the Cotton Factory Parking Lot where volunteer greeters will be ready to meet you and direct you to the "Meeting Place". You may sign up for a Tour when you arrive. Tours run at the…
Robert Zeidler
19 October 2016
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LIFE DRAWING in THE COTTON FACTORY

Tuesday Evening Drop In Life Drawing Sessions hosted by Artist, Avery Tanner Start Time: 7:00 PM          End Time: 10:00 PM Drop In Welcome!   Cost $10.00 per session   Materials Additional $3.00  Life Drawing is fun and an important form of exercise for the visual artist. It flexes and tones the ever important rendering muscles. The training…
Robert Zeidler
19 October 2016
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PEACE BY PIECE: Stitching Together Canadian Stories

In order to celebrate Hamilton's past and Canada's 150th birthday, the Hamilton Halton Brant Regional Tourism Association in partnership with The Cotton Factory will launch a month long exhibition in July to celebrate Canada's rich and diverse cultural history. A Stitch in Time, Piece by Piece is an exhibition showcasing artist Esther Bryan's project, The Quilt of Belonging. The Quilt…
Robert Zeidler
19 October 2016