Feb 2020 SYE field trip to Montréal, Canada

Five senior art students, Wanqi Wang, Margeunsol Yang, McKael Barnes, Charlotte Bates, and Olivia Hart, along with Assistant Professor of Art Sarah Knobel, went on a two-day field trip to Montréal, Quebec, Canada. While there they were able to learn and experience some of the art world in the city. Following below are dates and highlights along with photos in the slide show.

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Friday, February 21, 2020

Fonderie Darling

https://fonderiedarling.org/en/
The group met with Milly-Alexandria Dery, Programming Assistant, who gave them a tour of the residency and told them how she got a career in arts administration. They also met with artist-in-residence Karine Fréchette who gave them a studio tour and talked about her art process.

Phi Contemporary Art

A non-profit contemporary art space
https://fondation-phi.org/en/exhibitions/
An exhibition of the work of Eva & Franco Mattes, "What Has Been Seen", and another exhibition of Phil Collins.

Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal (Montreal Art Contemporary)

https://macm.org/en/
The group saw exhibitions of Arthur Jafa, "Painting Nature with a Mirror", and "Points of Light".

Saturday, February 22, 2020

Pulp and Pixel

https://pulpandpixel.ca/
The students met with graphic designer John LeFrancois. He discussed how he got started, what he has learned starting his own business, and the pros and cons of the graphic design industry. No pictures were taken upon his request.

Bradley Ertaskin Gallery

http://bradleyertaskiran.com/en/
They met with Soad Carrier, the Assistant Director of the gallery. She talked about the gallery, art fairs, and how she got started in an art administration career.

Arsenal Gallery

https://www.arsenalcontemporary.com
A large contemporary gallery with multiple exhibits, including an immersive space.
Exhibits attended:
Imagine Van Gogh
https://www.arsenalcontemporary.com/mtl/exhib/detail/imagine-van-gogh
Galerie Division – upstairs in the Arsenal
http://www.galeriedivision.com/en/exhibitions

A Studio visit with Janet Werner

http://bradleyertaskiran.com/en/artists/janet-werner-en/
The group met with painter Janet Werner who answered questions about how she got started, what inspires her, her technical process, and her exhibitions.

The trip was supported by a generous gift from Connie Saddlemire '70.