ABOUT
HISTORY
HISTORY
HISTORY
Now in its second year, Art Fair Hamilton was founded to provide local artists with a dynamic platform to showcase and sell their work, network, and engage with the public. This juried annual event fosters artistic exchange, offering meaningful opportunities for networking, collaboration, and showcasing work.
Hosted at the Cotton Factory—o
Now in its second year, Art Fair Hamilton was founded to provide local artists with a dynamic platform to showcase and sell their work, network, and engage with the public. This juried annual event fosters artistic exchange, offering meaningful opportunities for networking, collaboration, and showcasing work.
Hosted at the Cotton Factory—one of Ontario’s most vibrant arts hubs—Art Fair Hamilton takes place in a historic, creative setting that perfectly complements the energy and talent of participating artists. As both a venue and a sponsor, the Cotton Factory enhances the fair’s mission to celebrate and support the thriving arts community in Hamilton.
Looking ahead, Art Fair Hamilton aims to expand beyond the Cotton Factory, bringing pop-up exhibitions to galleries, retail spaces, theaters, and unique locations across the city. By activating diverse spaces, we strive to make art more accessible, connect artists with new audiences, and further strengthen Hamilton’s reputation as a cultural destination.
(Image: The Colour of Joy - Curated by Dawn Grant | Artist Talk 2024)
VISION
HISTORY
HISTORY
Our vision is to establish Art Fair Hamilton as a premier arts organization that nurtures creativity, drives economic opportunities for artists, and fosters a culture of mentorship and professional development. We envision a future where artists can thrive, connect, and evolve, year after year, through meaningful engagement with audiences
Our vision is to establish Art Fair Hamilton as a premier arts organization that nurtures creativity, drives economic opportunities for artists, and fosters a culture of mentorship and professional development. We envision a future where artists can thrive, connect, and evolve, year after year, through meaningful engagement with audiences, collectors,
and industry leaders.
Art Fair Hamilton, celebrates the full spectrum of creativity. Whether you are an artist, art enthusiast, or collector, this event is more than just an exhibition—it is a thriving celebration of creativity + connection.
(Artist Work: Natalie Hunter
Image from 2024 Sculpture Exhibition)
TEAM
HISTORY
TEAM
Venue Sponsor: Cotton Factory
Charitable Sponsor: Women's Art
Creative Director: Annette Auteri
Guest Curator: The Print Show
Tara Westerman,
Gallery Director Smokestack
Guest Curator: Dawn Grant
https://www.dawngrantartistry.com
Special Presentation 2025
TH&B Collective
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Venue Sponsor: Cotton Factory
Charitable Sponsor: Women's Art
Creative Director: Annette Auteri
Guest Curator: The Print Show
Tara Westerman,
Gallery Director Smokestack
Guest Curator: Dawn Grant
https://www.dawngrantartistry.com
Special Presentation 2025
TH&B Collective
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