Public Events – Other Series
Queer Performance Camp (2016 – 2023)
Born in 2016, the Queer Performance Camp series offers a rare opportunity to explore, create, perform and network in a safe space where “queer” is the dominant culture. These events aim to create new ways to connect, grow and build community, while supporting the development of queer artists through shows, workshops and gatherings. Organised in collaboration with MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels) and La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines, Queer Performance Camp is open to ALL artists (whatever their gender and sexuality).
Photo by Kinga Michalska
Edgy Women (1994 – 2016)
This longstanding feminist experimental art event series ran for 23 years from 1994 to 2016. Commemorating International Women’s Day, Edgy’s mission was to explore the complexity of contemporary feminisms through fun, experimental, and community-building artistic events. Here you can view a list of contributing artists, a project history, and some event documentation.
Photo by Lisa Graves
Vernissage-Danse (1989-2009)
Studio 303’s most prolific series, the Vernissage-Danse ran approximately 6 times per year for 20 years for a total of 145 editions! As we weren’t technically supposed to present “shows” in the studio, we emulated our neighbouring art galleries and held monthly “vernissages” instead. A typical Vernissage-Danse event presented 5 short works on a shared programme featuring emerging and/or established artists from Montreal and abroad. At first the series was programmed on a first-come first-served basis, eventually evolving into a curated thematic series. For many years, we integrated an annual artist exchange with New York’s New Dance Alliance (NDA) / Performance Mix.
Other Past Series (1993 – 2009)
At Studio 303, we are constantly dreaming up new projects, in reponse to current desires, needs and opportunities. We often explore these for several years, before laying them to rest in order to make space for new ideas. Here you will find a list of past series and the artists who participated, including the iconic Noises from the Dark, projet/projo and The Home Show. Since 2009, our series (such as REMIX and Métamorphose) are integrated into the Presenting by Season section.
Photo by Jillian Willcott