Event Category: screening

screening : vibrations from gaza

© Rehab Nazzal

Vibrations from Gaza explores how Deaf children in Gaza survive Israel’s frequent military attacks. This 16-minute short film will be followed by a Q&A in English facilitated by Sera Kassab with two ASL interpreters. The interpreters will be on site from 6pm to 9pm to facilitate conversation and interpret the Q&A.

ASL invitation by Seeing Voices

The Café-Bar and the exhibition “Driving in Palestine” in MAI’s gallery will both be open from 6pm to 9pm.

6pm: Driving in Palestine exhibition open to the public.

7pm: Screening + Q&A

Free entry- registration required here.

For any questions, please contact Claudia Parent at [email protected].

race cards

Selina Thompson, "Race Cards"
Selina Thompson, "Race Cards"

Race Cards is a constantly growing installation and archive, undertaken in aid of Selina’s research for ‘As Wide And As Deep As The Sea’. Each version never takes the same form twice. It’s been a card game, a durational performance, and an 18 hour one-to-one. It has been supported by BUZZCUT, Camden People’s Theatre, Forest Fringe and FIERCE Festival.

black.art.empowerment: i see, i speak, i am movement

Jaamil Olawale Kosoko, "Seancers" © Leni Olafson
Jaamil Olawale Kosoko, "Seancers" © Leni Olafson

From April 12 to 27, Black.Art.Empowerment: I see, I speak, I am movement, curated by Rhodnie Désir, will feature gatherings and socio-artistic laboratories by Afrodescendant artists from Montreal and the diaspora. The focus will be on issues and experiences of civil rights social engagement. This three-week event is organized in conjunction with performances by five international artists