Ville de Brossard invites the public to take part in the cultural event of the year, the Journées de la culture.
Ville de Brossard invites the public to take part in the cultural event of the year, the popular Journées de la culture, at the Centre socioculturel Alphonse-Lepage, 7905 avenue San Francisco. In a dynamic, participatory format, Perform’ART showcases over 50 artistic creators and companies from a variety of disciplines, and presents a multitude of unique and original workshops and performances.
Indeed, a weekend of “ART” awaits every participant: a sparkling Friday launch, a dynamic Saturday afternoon, a festive Saturday evening and a colorful Sunday afternoon. Between workshops, activities and performances, young and old alike will have a great time!
Here is an overview of the program:
FRIDAY, September 27 – 7 to 9 p.m.
7:30 pm to 7:45 pm | Event launch ceremony
A sparkling launch party where the public meets striking characters and passionate artists over a glass of sparkling wine and tasty bites.
7 pm to 9 pm | Architectural projections on the building | Equinox – AI art animation
Also presented on Saturday at the same time
Multidisciplinary artist Samuel Charrois uses artificial intelligence to create video montages that he then reworks using various digital software programs.
7 to 9 p.m. | UV reactive paint workshop | Stéphanie Laurin
Young and old are invited to plunge into the dark under UV lights to create a dazzling acrylic painting project.
7 to 9 p.m. | Aroma Jockey | Jarome
Also presented on Saturday at the same time and on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
Learn how to use scents in your daily life to improve your well-being, and create your own personalized room spray to take home!
SATURDAY, September 28 – 1 to 9 p.m.
1 to 5 p.m. | Collage workshop | La patenteuse à barniques
Guided by expert artist Sandrine Janelle, each participant creates his or her own collage using magazines and various images.
1 to 5 p.m. | Window Prints | Lise Roy
Also presented on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
Personalized printmaking workshop to decorate the windows of the Alphonse-Lepage socio-cultural center.
1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Circus show on a fire truck | Show in front of the fire truck
A fire siren sounds, and the firefighters are ready in no time on their fire engines. False alarm! Their repetitive gestures are transformed into aerial circus acts, and ladders and pipes become props for physical prowess.
2:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Electronic music | Jean-Maurice Payeur
Jean-Maurice Payeur offers a new perspective on the electric guitar in a techno music environment where instrumental virtuosity and sonic textures make for an exciting concert.
6 pm to 9 pm | Real-time sound improvisation workshop | Audiotopie
Explore the intuitive, accessible world of computer sound creation by triggering and transforming pre-recorded sounds from a variety of sources (urban noise, synthesizers, etc.).
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Body painting style camouflage | Jinny
The internationally-renowned artist performs a body painting that aims to camouflage his model and make her disappear from the background. Totally impressive!
7 to 9 p.m. | Silent Disco | Silent Dee
Young and old alike put on their headphones to get in on the action! Through the green, red and blue colors that illuminate the space, they choose their musical ambience! Two live DJs will each occupy a channel and try to provide the best entertainment.
7:20 to 7:50 p.m. | Light dance performance | Waltz of lights
This luminous dance performance will transport the audience into a universe where art and technology come together to create moments of pure wonder and fascination.
SUNDAY, September 29 – 1 to 4 p.m.
1 to 4 p.m. | Wood miniature workshop | Collectif Art libre
This activity involves using a variety of papers to create a personal work of art through a process that encourages the discovery of the pleasure of playing with colors and shapes and assembling them to make a miniature.
1 to 4 p.m. | Architectural Projection Workshop | Society for Arts and Technology
A unique opportunity to discover architectural projection and try it out with expert animators.
2 to 3 p.m. | Fingerstyle guitar performance by François-Félix Roy
François-Félix Roy brings a breath of fresh air with an approach that combines the dynamism of traditional music with the nuance and sensitivity of folk.
7:30 pm to 7:45 pm | Closing ceremony
The works created over the weekend will be unveiled, as will the cultural mediation project carried out on the containers in Radisson Park.
These activities are just a small sample of what Perform ART has to offer. Other workshops, activities and performances are scheduled in addition to booths and exhibition panels. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover and experiment with the arts at any age!
Everyone is invited to come along with family and friends. Admission is free. Plus, by taking part in any of the activities, everyone has a chance to win one of three $100 DeSerres gift cards.
Discover our interactive, original and colorful programming at : Perform’art.
