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Welcome to the The MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels)
The MAI is a pluri-disciplinary presenter of professional contemporary art (dance, theatre, music, interdisciplinary, visual and media arts) mandated to promote intercultural artists (emerging, and established), and their intercultural artistic practices.
The only cultural organization within Montréal and Canada invested with such a mandate, the MAI presents original works with cultural bonds throughout the globe and supports the creation, production, and dissemination of intercultural arts for a diversified audience.
Having multiple roles, the MAI is, first and foremost, a:
Presenter: the programming and dissemination of integrated art works; presenting works by artists, collectives and companies of diverse cultural backgrounds; providing a space where artists of diverse cultural can develop and present their work in professional conditions.
Facilitator:
to scratch beneath the skin of a performance or exhibition - developing and organising activities (public rehearsals, workshops, information sessions, post show discussions, conferences and panel discussions, etc.) in conjunction with its annual programming (Public+ Series) that encourage communication between artists, audiences and the innumerable cultural communities with whom the MAI is engaged, with the objective of ultimately fostering an appreciation for and an understanding of artist practices rooted in non-western artistic traditions.
Mentor: aiding artists of diverse cultural and artistic backgrounds in their professional careers to realize projects; offering assistance to artists, companies and cultural organisations from cultural communities in Montreal in regards to their artistic development and achievement of their artistic and cultural objectives (finances, production, logistics, and promotion, among others (both short and long term mentoring).
Centre: A nucleus of creative/social interaction. An incubator for exchange, reflection and research, a space for dialogue and interchange between cultures and for stimulating collaborations between artists, partners, cultural organizations and the general public..
