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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 from Hamilton, Toronto, and Buffalo at various stages of their careers. Learn about their creative process, purchase artwork, and attend workshops, drawing sessions, dinners, presentations and receptions.
This 4 day event features the following activities and more!
- The Colour of Joy is a curated exhibition by artist Dawn Grant. Featured artists include Abraham Oghobase, Akosua Brown, Candace Walks, Clarissa Vasquez, Cesar Cordoba, Dawn Grant, Eklipz, Kareem-Anthony Ferreira, Kamaldeep Kaur, Mayumou, Melenie Cheung, Mosa McNeily, Queen Dollylama, Ravinder Ruprai, Sharifa Patrick, Shea Change, Stylo Starr, Tye Halstead, Tone Bailey.
- Celebrations curated by the Women’s Art Association of Hamilton.
- Art of the Build a curated exhibition by Annette Paiement (see listing below).
- Hamilton Studio School – Student Work curated by Rae Bates.
- Abstract Perspectives, Seven views of the Dyeworks Building. Featured artists include Lorraine Bissell, Susannah Bleasby, Angela Busse, Karen Klucowicz, Donna Lacka, Laura Roberts, Gayle Yaksich.
- Visionary Voices, Group Exhibition, Juliana Biernacki, Tom Broen, Emma Enright, Paul Enright, Stev’nn Hall, Sherri Lee Hollis, Tim Kaczmarczyk, Janice Kovar, Patty Lynes, Mel W. Marshall, Lesia Mokrycke, Niniannebast Design, Lynne Ryall, Chris Schaefer, Willie VanCaulart.
- Curated Sculptural Work in Gallery 206
- Tableau Vivant Art Installation, curated by Cassandra Book and Ashley Shortall
- SmokeStack Exhibition Space – David Trautrimas – Lengths.
- Beyond the Mural – Presented in partnership with the Niagara Underground Railway Museum. Images created by Artist Sara Heidinger and assistant photographers artists Kaleigh Day and Janae Gilmer.
For a full listing visit www.cottonfactory.ca Blog Section of the website.
As part of the weekend activities CoWork and Daily Goods Design Labs features Creative Convergence: The Art of Design Showcase Talks and Presentations Exploring the fusion of art and design, blending creativity with functionality. It features aesthetically pleasing and practical works, like a beautifully designed chair or a functional, striking building. The exhibition highlights this intersection’s innovative and transformative power through a curated selection of works.
- On Saturday evening join us for Cocktails, Music, Dancing and Culinary delights brought to you by Chef Ken LeFebour from Nellie James, who will cook from his new conceptual cookbook, “I’m just Gonna F*ing Cook, to be released in 2025. Tickets for this event art $30 and can be purchased on Eventbrite with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Hamilton Food Bank.
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