“Les voix de l’extérieur : artistes contre le complexe de prison-industriel”
Au Sainte-Émilie Skillshare * 3942 Sainte-Émilie * métro Place St. Henri

Vernissage vendredi le 5 Décembre de 19h à minuit
Exposition du 5 au 14 Décembre inclusivement.

C’est en lien avec le 10e anniversaire de Critical Resistance en Californie que JustSeeds Artists Cooperative a rassemblé cette collection d’oeuvres sérigraphiées. Cette exposition est donnée aux organisations de défense des droits des prisonniers et ce à travers tout l’Amérique du Nord.

Cette exposition est constituée de 20 sérigraphies. Chacune d’entre elles a  été créée par un artiste différent. Toutes les sérigraphies critiquent le complexe de prison-industriel ou aborde les alternatives à l’emprisonnement.

www.justseeds.org/blog/2008/10/justseeds_prison_portfolio_pro.html

Le vernissage inclura:
*Une présentation sur l’art fait en prison
*Écriture de lettres aux prisionniers/prisonnières politiques
*Calendrier Certain Days 2009 Freedom for Political Prisoners disponible à l’achat

Présenté par le collectif Certain Days
& Le Sainte-Émilie SkillShare – tous deux des groupes de travail du GRIP Concordia
www.certaindays.org
steemilieskillshare.com
www.qpirgconcordia.org

–> Comment se rendre au Ste Emilie Skillshare:
www.mapquest.com/maps/3942+Ste.+Emilie+Montreal+qc

“Voices from Outside: Artists Against the Prison Industrial Complex”
at Ste-Emilie SkillShare * 3942 Ste. Emilie * metro Place St. Henri

Vernissage Friday December 5th, 7pm-midnight
Exhibit December 5th – 14th inclusive.

In connection with the historic Critical Resistance 10th anniversary
conference Just Seeds Artists Cooperative has produced a print portfolio
project that they are donating to prisoner justice organizations across
North America. The portfolio consists of 20 prints, each by a different
artist, that all either critique the prison-industrial complex or address
alternatives to incarceration.

www.justseeds.org/blog/2008/10/justseeds_prison_portfolio_pro.html

The vernissage will feature:
* a presentation on prison art
* letter-writing to political prisoners
* Certain Days 2009 Freedom for Political Prisoners Calendar available for
purchase

Presented by the Certain Days collective
& the Ste-Emilie SkillShare – both working groups of QPIRG Concordia

www.certaindays.org
steemilieskillshare.com
www.qpirgconcordia.org

–> how to get to St Emilie Skillshare:
www.mapquest.com/maps/3942+Ste.+Emilie+Montreal+qc

NOVEMBER 23rd: workshop: SILKSCREENING 101: (10-20$)
Learn all of the steps of a photo emulsion screen printing project in a
fun environment; coating the screen, image preparation tips, burning
the screen, printing, and cleaning up. Pick up insider tips & tricks
and walk out with a masterpiece!
max 6 participants

NOVEMBER 16th:workshop:sewing 101
master yr fear of the sewing machine. learn super basic stitches,
how to cut patterns & work the serger.
no skills required.
max 4 participants.

NOVEMBER 15th: open Studio and workshop: intro to bookbinding with Chelle & JJ:: (5$)
learn to sew all sorts of material into big homemade books
sewing! glueing! paper-folding! who could ask for anything more?

NOVEMBER 9th:workshop: SILKSCREENING 101: (10-20$)
Learn all of the steps of a photo emulsion screen printing project in a
fun environment; coating the screen, image preparation tips, burning
the screen, printing, and cleaning up. Pick up insider tips & tricks
and walk out with a masterpiece!
max 6 participants