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Canadian Indigenous Art in its Global Context AND Birds with Skymirrors followed by Conversation with Lemi Ponifasio
Start Date: Wed 15 May, 2013 - End Date:Thu 30 May, 2013 - Artistic Events
A two-part series
Led by: Prof. Will Straw (McGill University) and Lemi Pontifasio
Part of McGill University's Personal and Cultural Enrichment (PACE) Program
Canadian Indigenous Art in it's Global Context
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 688 Sherbrooke Street West
Birds with Sky Mirrors (followed by conversation with choreographer Lemi Pontifasio)
Date and Time: Thursday, May 30, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Place des Arts
Cost: $54.00
This session will include Canadian critics and practitioners of indigenous art discussing what they see as the role of that art in a context of global indigeneity. Questions to be considered include: Is there a global aboriginal culture marked by shared themes and concerns? If so, does this culture receive the recognition that other international movements in the contemporary arts have received? What is the distinctive contribution of Canadian Aboriginal artists to any global movement or set of exchanges? What might be done to promote stronger exchanges between indigenous artists around the world?
Participants in the session will also attend a performance of the piece Birds with Skymirrors (page 28) by Samoan choreographer Lemi Ponifasio, Director of New Zealand contemporary dance and theatre company MAU.
This session is co-presented by the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada and the Festival TransAmériques.
Register online today!
http://www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/programs-and-courses/arts-and-culture/canadian-indigenous-art-its-global-context-and-birds-skymirror
La reine des sacs papier – Jacqueline Van de Geer - June 1st & 2nd
Start Date: Sat 01 Jun, 2013 - End Date:Sun 02 Jun, 2013 - Artistic Events
Saturday, June 1st 6 p. m. & Sunday, June 2nd 3 p. m. @ Studio 303
Presented by Studio 303 as part of the SPARK STUDIO SERIES.
A family-friendly artistic exercise in democracy. La reine des sacs papier is a highly interactive and bilingual solo performance for all ages that questions the elements that build our society. Constructed as an absurd mini operetta, The Paperbag Queen -dom and shares her most intimate memories of her youth, changing your views on society, health-care, politics, religion, gender, cultural differences, romance and revolution among others!
Tickets: $20 fair-trade/$15 reg./$12 students, RQD, RAIQ/$5 kids 4 years old and up
Concerto Della Donna - A European Odyssey
Start Date: Sun 02 Jun, 2013 - End Date:Sun 02 Jun, 2013 - Artistic Events
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Concerto Della Donna, Montreal’s award-winning women’s choir, under the direction of Iwan Edwards, is pleased to present “A European Odyssey,” a wide-ranging program including folk songs from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, with selected fiddle accompaniment. Other works include a humourous take on Swedish folk dance music, and a powerful and dramatic a cappella work, “Raua Needmine,” composed by Veljo Tormis.
The concert will take place at Christ Church Cathedral on June 2nd at 7pm. $20 general admission, $10 students & seniors. Group rate available at $15/ticket for groups of 10 or more. Tickets available at the door, or by calling 514-892-1846.
13th Annual YES Artists’ Conference: Business Skills for Creative Souls
Start Date: Mon 03 Jun, 2013 - End Date:Mon 03 Jun, 2013 - Artistic Events
13th Annual YES Artists’ Conference: Business Skills for Creative Souls
A day of inspiration and information for artist-entrepreneurs from all artistic disciplines
Monday, June 3 • 9:30AM – 4:15PM
Marché Bonsecours
359 St-Paul E.
Old Montreal
Cost: $25 (Before May 17th) or $35 (After May 17th )
YES’ Business Skills for Creative Souls Artists Conference brings together emerging and established artists from all disciplines for a full-day of inspiration, information and exchange.
Hosting more than 250 participants, speakers and special guests annually, this not-to-be-missed event features some of Quebec’s most renowned artists and cultural industry leaders. Join David Usher and Moment Factory plus many other Quebec-based artists and arts professionals who will share their experiences and insights on making it in Quebec’s cultural industries. Mark your agendas, prepare for networking galore, and don’t forget your business cards!
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Online at www.yesmontreal.ca or by phone at 514.878.9788
YES Arts Expo
Start Date: Sun 02 Jun, 2013 - End Date:Mon 03 Jun, 2013 - Artistic Events
YES Art Expo
A showcase of 60 young, emerging artists
Sunday, June 2 • 1PM – 5PM
Monday, June 3 • 12PM – 6PM
Marché Bonsecours
359 St-Paul E.
Old Montreal
A showcase of 60 young, emerging artists presenting sculptures, photography, paintings, jewellery, crafts, fashion and much more, all of which will be available for sale. The YES Art Expo is open to the public and free to attend.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Online at www.yesmontreal.ca or by phone at 514.878.9788
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