Fringe Arts

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  Sharing Black Joy and Culture in Times of Resistance and Conflict

  Discussing Representation in Music, Montreal’s Response to the Black Lives Matter Movement

  Nanor Froundjian — Published July 27, 2020 | Comments

  “Now more than ever, it is imperative that our presence be known and be somewhat consistent,” said Mags from Strange Froots, a queer Black collective based in Montreal.

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  ‘Haiti Betrayed’ Reveals Reality Behind Canada’s Reputation as Peacekeeper

  Cinema Politica Film Exposes How Canadian Foreign Policies Have Crippled the World’s First Black Republic

  Mzwandile Poncana — Published July 17, 2020 | Comments

  In one of the opening scenes of Haiti Betrayed, a Haitian man stands alone outside of the Canadian embassy in the arid landscape of Port-au-Prince, yelling out in frustration.

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  The Concordia Film Festival Streams on Twitch

  47th Edition of Festival Moves Online to Celebrate Students’ Work

  Gabriela Vasquez-Rondon — Published June 20, 2020 | Comments

  At the end of every school year Concordia finds itself teeming with art exhibitions, installments, and screenings, the school coming alive to host the numerous projects of its graduating students.

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  “This Is Not a Fringe Festival” Brings Art to Your Home

  The Fringe Festival Introduces Socially Distanced Programming

  Stéphanie Ricci — Published June 17, 2020 | Comments

  As an ode to the festival that never was, the Montreal Fringe Festival has announced This is Not a Fringe Festival, an alternative programming amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Words From an Artist: Petro Psillos on Two Cinema-Inspired Drawings

  Concordia Artist Translates His Experience Working at Movie Theatre Into Visual Art

  Petro Psillos — Published May 31, 2020 | Comments

  In this series, Concordia artists profile themselves, offering a window into their inspiration, their process, and their work.

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  Norman Achneepineskum from Buffalo Hat Singers on Indigenous Resilience

  Tying Community Activism with Storytelling in Music and Painting

  Stefan Christoff — Published May 20, 2020 | Comments

  In early spring I went up to Montmorency metro station to share a tea with Indigenous artist Norman Achneepineskum from Buffalo Hat Singers.

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  Montreal Bookstores Are Struggling Through the COVID-19 Pandemic

  Indies in Local Literary Community Seek Support, Explore Alternative Ways to Provide Their Services

  Mzwandile Poncana — Published May 15, 2020 | Comments

  The onslaught of COVID-19 is inevitably hitting small and local bookstores.

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  Digital Alternatives to Host Performances Take Over as Music Venues Close

  Artists Relate Benefits and Inconveniences of Online Streaming

  Chahinez Dib — Published May 5, 2020 | Comments

  Like many local artists, Janette King is continuing to share her music despite having cancelled around 15 performances due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Montreal.

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  Adventures in Cyberspace: Montreal’s D&D Community Goes Online

  Role-Playing Games Offer Space for Social Connection, Escape During Isolation

  Marcus Bankuti — Published April 19, 2020 | Comments

  Like a lot of people, Kate Ruscito had preconceived notions about Dungeons and Dragons. “Even when I first started playing, I didn’t want to play,” she said. “I was like, ‘That’s for complete losers.’”

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  Homeless in Montreal

  A.J. Quinn — Published April 11, 2020 | Comments

  Homeless in the city
  bouncing from place to place
  doorway to doorway