1. Mile-End Artists Open Their Studios to the Public
for the 3rd Edition of the Ateliers Portes Ouvertes
du Mile-End
3 days, 100 artists, an unforgettable experience
PRESS RELEASE
MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC – May 4, 2011 – From May 20 to 22, the Centre d’art et de
diffusion CLARK and Ubisoft Montréal present the 3rd Ateliers Portes Ouvertes du Mile-End
(APO). During three days, 100 Mile-End artists will open their studios to the public
between 1 PM and 6 PM. Visitors will be able to leisurely explore workshops and studios or
participate in a guided tour. All activities are free.
The event’s complete schedule can be found at www.clarkplaza.org. Social media
enthusiasts are encouraged to share their experience via Twitter with #APO2011.
Claude Poissant, Artistic and Managing Director of Théâtre Petit à Petit, and spokesperson
for the 3rd edition of the APO, says: “Participating in the APO is sort of like entering the
Montréal art world through side doors, and freely roaming behind the scenes while getting
a sense of shapes, colors, materials and spaces. It is about seeing things with a new
perspective”.
Montréal and Mile-End residents are invited to explore the truly unique artistic
environment of the Mile-End by meeting those who nurture and create it. Painters,
sculptors, silkscreeners, photographers, videographers and other visual artists located
between Parc Avenue and Saint-Denis, Beaubien and Laurier Avenue will welcome visitors
and share their art.
“The APO exposes artists’ social, economic, and urban reality, uncovering myths
surrounding their lifestyle. These encounters are very stimulating for visitors on many
levels”, Mathieu Beauséjour, founder of the APO, says.
Many art centers, collective workshops and contemporary art galleries are also part of the
APO itinerary. The route can be easily walked or biked.
2. Karen Trask, l’atelier Punkt, Alice Jarry and Jason Cantoro, Nelson Henricks, Louis-Pierre
Bougie, Tammy Forsythe, Sylvain Bouthillette and Julie Faubert are among the
participating artists.
For the 3rd time in as many editions, the APO is partnering with Ubisoft Montréal. “For
almost 15 years now, Ubisoft creators are inspired daily by the Mile-End’s rich artistic
vibe. As a major company in the neighborhood, Ubisoft is proud to support this fertile
artistic ecosystem and contribute to its recognition when the opportunity arises”, Cédric
Orvoine, Director, Communications at Ubisoft Montréal, says.
The APO wishes to thank its partners: Photosynthèse, Bar Waverly, the Regroupement des
centres d'artistes autogérés du Québec - Libairie Art Actuel, esse arts + opinions
magazine, Pop Montréal, Biennale de Montréal 2011, Pied Carré - le regroupement des
créateurs du secteur Saint-Viateur Est.
About the A.P.O.
Initiated by the Centre Clark and in collaboration with Ubisoft Montreal, the Ateliers Portes Ouvertes
aims to showcase the richness of the Mile End neighbourhood and help bring citizens and members
of the artistic community together.
About Ubisoft Montreal:
Founded in 1997, Ubisoft Montreal was ranked 2nd best development studio in the world by Game
Informer magazine. Internationally renowned for its quality games and innovative creative
approach, Ubisoft Montreal has developed more than 60 games since its implementation. The studio
now employs more than 2000 creators working on quality high-profile brands such as Tom Clancy’s
Splinter Cell®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, Far Cry™, Assassins’ Creed™ and Prince of Persia®.
About the Centre Clark
The Centre Clark is active in researching, producing, and promoting contemporary visual art. In
addition to the gallery, the Centre includes a specialized activity space dedicated to woodworking
that is open to all members of the artistic community.
About the Centres d’artistes du Mile-End (Mile End Artist Centres)
Artist Centres are non-profit professional organizations, founded and managed by artists’ collectives.
The Artist Centres’ main activity is to foster the research, promotion, and production of works of
visual, media, and interdisciplinary art. The centres provide artists with spaces, production
equipment, services, and specialized resources. The centres also organize community activities,
including exhibitions, public art projects, performances, conferences, and debates and distribute
publications and information.
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INFORMATION
Mathieu Beauséjour Marie-Michelle Crevier
Centre Clark Ubisoft Montréal
ateliersportesouvertes2011@gmail.com marie-michelle.crevier@ubisoft.com
514 288-4972 514 490-2000 poste 3110
Press Kit :
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Username : 50139-APOMileEnd
Password : ABcCSh4R
