Hamilton Arts Council and The Cotton Factory are delighted to announce Emma Moeller (she/her) as the December 2024 - April 2025 Artist in Residence. Emma’s journey as a textile artist, educator, and advocate for community connection is a compelling testament to her creative and personal exploration.

 

The Artist in Residence (AIR) program provides a selected recipient with access to free studio space and associated benefits of being absorbed in the creative ecology of The Cotton Factory, with support provided by the Women’s Art Association of Hamilton. The AIR program is designed to enhance individual artistic practices and support professional aspirations of emerging and mid-career artists/creatives in Hamilton. Recipients are selected by an adjudication panel of Hamilton-based arts professionals and previous AIR recipients.

 

The AIR program offers an invaluable opportunity for local emerging and mid-career artists to develop their practices within the dynamic environment of The Cotton Factory, enriched by the support of the Women’s Art Association of Hamilton. Emma’s impressive background, from her studies at Sheridan College to her time in Denmark honing her craft and engaging in meaningful community work, informs her nuanced approach to art-making. Her practice intertwines poetry, textile sculpture, and themes of connection and vulnerability, reflecting her commitment to staying curious and open.

 

Emma’s selection by a panel of esteemed Hamilton arts professionals highlights her unique voice and the depth of her artistic vision. Her residency promises to deepen her connection with Hamilton’s thriving arts community while offering a platform for her exploration of loss, forgiveness, and the beauty of human connection. Through her work, Emma embodies the spirit of the AIR program—bringing art to life while forging meaningful ties within the creative community.

 

To learn more about Emma, visit her profile on The Arty Crowd and follow her on Instagram at @emma.m.makes. To learn more about the Artist in Residence program, visit HAC’s webpage, and follow us on social media at @hamartscouncil.