Creative Women of Hamilton

Other people’s workspaces and their processes in doing what they love to do and do best have always fascinated me. Having a space set aside for what you love shows its importance to you. Sometimes this may mean squeezing it into a small space that may share double-duty. In all cases, whether big or small these spaces say so much about their owners. Since arriving in Hamilton two years ago I have noticed the sense of community and collaboration amongst creatives of all disciplines in the city even though some of us, through the nature of our production, can feel isolated at times. For this reason, I want to celebrate the Creative Women of Hamilton and shine a spotlight on them and their talents as they work tirelessly at their craft sometimes juggling many things at the same time including motherhood. In many cases we still struggle to be heard in a male-dominated society, making the female narrative ever that much more important to be seen and heard. I also wanted to find out their needs, how their practice in this city works for them, and explore what the word “creative” actually means.