Artist talks and exhibition highlights
Let's Hit Net Zero
The New Silk Road: Contemporary Silk Scrolls by Seven Women Artists from Beizhen, China
From the United Nations Headquarters in NYC
to Art Fair Hamilton!
Let’s Hit Zero! – A powerful and immersive exhibition tackling waste, consumption, and sustainable solutions – is making its Canadian debut as part of Art Fair Hamilton!
After an inspiring run at the UN in New York, this internationally touring show is landing at the Cotton Factory, bringing global conversations about environmental
impact to our local stage.
Hamilton, get ready to take action, shift perspectives, and imagine a future with zero waste.
On View at Art Fair Hamilton in Gallery 206 - Cotton Factory
The New Silk Road: Contemporary Silk Scrolls by Seven Women Artists from Beizhen, China
The New Silk Road: Contemporary Silk Scrolls by Seven Women Artists from Beizhen, China
The New Silk Road is a textile-based art exhibition that brings together the intricate and evocative work of seven contemporary women artists from the Town of Beizhen, China — a place known for its rich artistic heritage. This exquisite collection features hand-painted silk scrolls that merge ancient technique with
contemporary expression.
Representing the Artist Association of Beizhen, the featured artists — Xie Fengyu, Shao Dan, Zhang Xuelian, Li Cheng, Wu Wei, Liu Xiuli, and Yang Fang — each bring a unique vision to the timeless medium of silk painting.
In a globalized world shaped by cultural exchange, The New Silk Road reimagines the historic trade route as a symbol of creative dialogue and female artistic legacy. Just as silk once connected civilizations, this exhibition invites viewers to witness the enduring thread between tradition and transformation — where East meets West, past meets present, and craft becomes voice.
Presented in partnership with The Art Association of Beizhen, China | Women's Art Association of Hamilton and Art Fair Hamilton
Artist Talk
Artist Talk
An Afternoon With Matt Dampier, an Artist Talk. Come meet the Cotton Factory's current Artist-in-Residence. View his exhibition and learn about his process exploring aluminum painting and inking techniques and the experimentation that shaped his body of work. This artist talk and studio exhibition mark the culmination of his 6 month residency.
Free to attend. All are welcome!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 | 2:30–4:00 PM
STUDIO 236 - In the Storehouse Building (RESIDENCY SPACE), THE COTTON FACTORY