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EMILY ANDREWS, STRANGE HAPPENINGS & RARE FINDINGS

Annette — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:00:52 +0000

CoWork Gallery, Studio 301, Opening Reception April 12, 2024 5 PM – 9 PM Artist Emily Andrews is both a multi-media artist and musician. A true surrealist at heart, her work is often inspired by science, nature, history, and her strange dreams. Strange Happenings & Rare Findings features surrealistic oil paintings that explore bizarre and unexplained scenarios in mid-century settings.

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OPEN INVITATION FOR WRITERS : Call for Storytellers

Annette — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:10:36 +0000

Are you a storyteller residing in Hamilton and the surrounding Region (including Six Nations, Branford, Caledonia, Grimsby)? CoWork at The Cotton Factory invites you to participate in a prestigious 6-month writers residency from June 1, 2024, to November 30, 2024. Please note, this residency is not residential. Who Should Apply? We welcome applications from both emerging and established writers...

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The Transformative Power of Community Building

Annette — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 02:55:15 +0000

Community Building is all about everyday people doing extraordinary things to transform their environment. This can be done in many ways through volunteerism, organizing events, networking, etc. How do we get involved? What are some of the challenges of building a community? How do we know who to collaborate with and when? Where does the money come from to do this important work?

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: ” I HEAR MUSIC”

Annette — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:21:08 +0000

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...

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Helping to Drive Money into the Hands of Women Business Owners

Annette — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:13:34 +0000

It is a well-known fact that when women succeed, families, communities and economies are positively impacted. Stephanie Fontaine witnesses this reality every day in her role as the North American Regional Director for WEConnect International, an organization whose mission is to help drive money into the hands of women business owners by enabling them to compete in the global marketplace.

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PRASANGAYA, The Art of Surein Leanage

Annette — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 18:02:27 +0000

OPENING RECEPTION: 19.01.2024 FROM 5 – 9 PM | ARTIST TALK AT 7 PM Sri Lankan born painter, photographer and Designer, Surein Leanage 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...

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Event Production Community Leadership Program

Annette — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:53:36 +0000

Unleash Your Event Leadership Potential! Are you 16 – 24 Years of Age? Get Training in Event Production Volunteer at captivating community events. Gain Valuable Employment Skills. REGISTER NOW HERE

Introducing Writer In Residence Recipient Jessica Rose

Annette — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:58:47 +0000

Introducing Jessica Rose, the newly appointed writer in residence at CoWork in the Cotton Factory, who brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role. As a versatile writer for children, journalist, editor, and arts organizer in Hamilton, she has etched a remarkable mark in the literary and creative community. Jessica’s presence is eagerly anticipated, with her residency commencing in...

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A Closer Look, Exhibition by Artist Fuzzy Mall

Annette — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:49:19 +0000

We know you will be captivated by our upcoming Fall exhibition, “A Closer Look,” featuring textile artist Fuzzy Mall. Fuzzy’s latest creations are stunning quilt paintings that challenge our perception of textiles as a medium for large-scale artwork. Come witness Fuzzy’s creative prowess as he uses textiles as paint to craft intricate stories and emotions and explore the interplay between...

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Where We Are Now, Exhibition

Annette — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:36:06 +0000

“Where We Are Now” is An Exhibition featuring recent artworks by Cotton Factory tenants. Opening September 7th, 2023 from 5 PM – 8 PM Opportunities for viewing September 30th, 2023 – noon – 5 PM Drop in daily from 10 AM – 4 PM All artworks are for sale, with 100% going directly back to the artists.

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