On September 19, 2024, MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels) and Danse-Cité present the first edition of MTL ARTS ACCESSIBLES, a festive evening showcasing Montreal’s accessible cultural programming for the 2024-2025 season!
In a convivial 5@8 format, come and visit the booths of the various cultural venues (dance, theater, visual arts, performances, etc.) offering accessible shows and activities, while enjoying a warm atmosphere with DJ, VJ, mini-performance, entertainment, ticket draw, appetizers and drinks.
The shows and activities on the accessible calendar are aimed at the Deaf and hard-of-hearing, the blind and partially-sighted, the motor-impaired and the neurodivergent, among others.
“With MTL ARTS ACCESSIBLES, we share a desire to celebrate the new cultural season in a different way, and to fuel the current effervescence in the field of cultural accessibility. By joining forces, we hope to bring together as many people as possible, stimulate new encounters between audiences and cultural workers, and convey the clear and unequivocal message that we're moving forward. For us, Montreal's cultural and artistic scene is rich and diverse, and it's our responsibility to ensure that it's shared and accessible.” - Maud (Director of Communications and Development, Danse-Cité) and Claudia (Director of Accessibility and Innovative Practices, MAI)
After several years of work, the accessible cultural offering has greatly improved. As of today, the organizations that will be presenting accessible 24-25 programming are : MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels), Danse-Cité, Agora de la danse, Centre Phi, Centre du Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui, Espace Go, Espace Libre, La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines, Maison Théâtre, Musée d’art contemporain MTL, Opéra de Montréal, Place des arts, Phenomena, RCAAQ l Regroupement des centres d'artistes autogérés du Québec, réseau des Maisons de la Culture de Montréal, Segal Centre, Théâtre du Rideau Vert, Théâtre La Licorne.
The evening will be hosted by artists Hodan Youssouf, Alexandre Vallerand and Myra Hountondji.
Practical information :
Address: 3680 Jeanne Mance Street, Montreal, H2X 2K5
Time: 5 pm to 8 pm
A team of LSQ and ASL interpreters and a team of tour guides will be on hand all evening. A wheelchair, ear muffs and three chairs for all bodies will also be available.
The first edition of MTL ARTS ACCESSIBLES is made possible thanks to the support of Conseil des arts de Montréal and the Réseau des Maisons de la culture de Montréal.
To participate :
The event is free of charge. Please note that places are limited.
To take part, members of the public can reserve by filling in the online form:
In English : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJVr9mHwySbWZ1ARHAhUid13zCof2GZEvA4-Z8VLDrFpc2VA/viewform?usp=sf_link
or by phone at 514 525-3595.
Anyone interested in the event can contact Maud at 514-525-3595, communication@danse-cite.org or Claudia at 514-982-1812 x231, public@m-a-i.qc.ca.
About MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels):
MAI is an inclusive, multicultural and multidisciplinary presenter of accessible annual programming. In addition to its artist-focused support program, MAI offers an audience development program called Public+. https://m-a-i.qc.ca/public-plus/
À propos de Danse-Cité :
Since 1982, Danse-Cité has contributed to the evolution of dance practices and contemporary creation by supporting artists in research, creation, production and/or dissemination. Since 2021, Danse-Cité has been developing a dance audiodescription program, a practice previously non-existent in Montreal, to offer French-speaking blind and partially-sighted audiences adapted access to choreographic performances. https://danse-cite.org/accessibilite/about
SOURCE AND CONTACT:
Maud Mazo-Rothenbühler
Director of Communications and Development
Danse-Cité
communication@danse-cite.org
514 525-3595
Claudia Parent
Director for Accessibility and Innovative Practices
MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels)
public@m-a-i.qc.ca
514-982-1812 x231