Maquette Art Fair 2026

Dayna Riemland, it’s my party and i think i know you

Maquette Art Fair 2026
The Cotton Factory is the hub. The City is the canvas.

November 20 – December 4, 2026
Cotton Factory + Satellite Venues | Hamilton, Ontario
www.maquetteculture.ca
Two weeks. Multiple venues. A city-wide celebration of contemporary art.

Maquette Art Fair returns to Hamilton for two weeks of contemporary art, exhibitions, creative exchange, and cultural discovery.

Presented by Maquette Culture Canada, with the Cotton Factory as its festival hub, Maquette brings together artists, curators, galleries, designers, and creative communities. Across a network of venues, audiences can discover painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, textiles, digital media, fashion, and interdisciplinary practices.

More than a traditional art fair, Maquette invites visitors to experience art in unexpected places, meet the people behind the work, and discover the creative energy shaping Hamilton’s cultural landscape.

Opening Celebration | November 20

Join us at the historic Cotton Factory for an evening of exhibition openings and special programming.

Highlights include TH&B: carbon, a thematic exhibition featuring Natalie Hunter, Andrew McPhail, Hitoko Okada, Breanna Shanahan, Maria Simmons, the TH&B Collective, and Brandon Vickerd; NoBa Capsule, a curated textile exhibition; and Print, the inaugural print fair presented in partnership with Smokestack Gallery.

The evening also celebrates five years of conversations about art and culture with Art To Go Podcast: A Retrospective exhibition.

Event Partner: Fairweather Brewing Co.

Dawn Grant, Black Cake

Featured Highlights:

International Gallery | Original Works & Private Tours

Discover a special gallery presentation featuring original works by Gloria Vanderbilt, Andre Kriger, Rino Noto, Victor Mitic, and Giuseppe De Luca. Bringing together distinctive artistic voices, this presentation offers visitors an opportunity to encounter original works and explore a different perspective on collecting and contemporary art.

Private guided tours of the international gallery are available by arrangement with Maquette’s Creative Director. Whether you are an established collector, a first-time buyer, or simply curious about the stories behind the work, book a personal visit to experience the gallery and learn more about the artists represented.

TH&B: carbon

A thematic exhibition exploring material, industry, transformation, and the relationship between human activity and the environment. Featuring Natalie Hunter, Andrew McPhail, Hitoko Okada, Breanna Shanahan, Maria Simmons, the TH&B Collective, and Brandon Vickerd, the exhibition connects contemporary artistic practice with Hamilton’s industrial history and creative spirit.

Print | Inaugural Print Fair

Presented in partnership with Smokestack Gallery, Print celebrates printmaking through exhibitions, artist talks, demonstrations, workshops, and opportunities to discover traditional and experimental approaches to the medium.

Atelier | November 21

Fashion is art. This curated runway experience brings together designers, sculptural installation, music, and fashion at the Cotton Factory. Featuring ASHES, Blackbird Studio, Lex Brown, Michelle Brisson Fashion Atelier, Leslie Smith Designs, and Piece of Work by Susan Hill, Atelier challenges conventional boundaries between fashion and visual art.

NoBa Capsule | Textile Exhibition

A curated presentation celebrating textiles as a medium for artistic expression, material exploration, and contemporary cultural dialogue.

Artist Talks & Ottawa Street Art Hop

From open studios and artist talks to exhibitions at independent galleries and satellite venues, Maquette encourages audiences to connect directly with Hamilton’s creative community. Join Ottawa Street Art Hop, November 27, 2026 from 7pm to 10pm.

Elaine Wallis, Miracles Do Happen, acrylic on canvas, NFS, 20 x 20

Explore. Connect. Collect.

The Maquette Art Fair Passport invites visitors to explore participating venues through an interactive map, discover exhibits, and experience Hamilton as a city-wide creative destination.

Whether you’re a collector, artist, designer, arts enthusiast, or simply curious, Maquette offers opportunities to discover new work, connect with artists, and experience contemporary art in Hamilton.

Maquette Magazine 2026

A year in art. A moment in time. A Maquette to keep.

Discover the artists, exhibitions, and ideas shaping this year’s fair through the beautifully produced Maquette Magazine. Reserve a copy ahead of its November release and take home a lasting record of the 2026 festival.

Plan Your Visit

Maquette Art Fair 2026
November 20 – December 4, 2026
Cotton Factory and satellite venues across Hamilton, Ontario

Festival Hub
Cotton Factory
270 Sherman Avenue North
Hamilton, ON L8L 6N4

Explore the full program, artist directory, event details, magazine information, and private tour inquiries at: www.maquetteculture.ca

Contact: creativedirector@maquetteculture.ca

Presenting Partner: Cotton Factory

Print Fair Partner: Smokestack Gallery

Our Partners: 905 Print, Assembly Gallery, Art To Go, Synonym, Born and Raised, Centre[4]Arts, Contemporary Printmaking Centre, Crown & Press Gallery, Earlscourt Gallery, Fairweather Brewing Company, Filter, Gallery 1313, Goldenrod, Hamilton Craft Studios, Impressive Printing, JRP, Midori Gallery, NoBa Contemporary, Open Studio, Spark Box Studio, TH&B, The Revival, Vero, Women’s Art Association of Hamilton, You Me Gallery