In conjunction with their current exhibition L'OFFRE, DHC/ART in Montreal has invited RFAOH to set up a satellite office in their basement and run multiple events that offer visitors opportunities to embrace the notion of "hiatus as a gift". These events include:
*Open Office Wednesdays + On-hiatus proposal review and non-art therapy by appointment*
Every Wednesday, RFAOH co-director(s) will be working in the satellite office on their upcoming publication. Gallery visitors are welcome to stop by to chat with the director and learn about RFAOH. Also by appointment, co-director(s) will review proposals of non-art projects by local artists interested in applying to a future residency at RFAOH. These 30-minute sessions may also serve to openly "discuss" difficulties of living as an artist, or negotiating life within the artworld.
Please make an appointment for the proposal review session via email: info@residencyforartistsonhiatus.org
*Saturday afternoon free workshops + lectures on non-art activities*
On Saturday afternoons, co-directors and special guest artists will offer drop-in workshops and lectures on a wide range of subjects except art. Topics may include self-defense, food, music, health, and more. All are welcome – detailed information about each workshop/lecture will be updated on our calendar below [hover the event titles] and DHC/ART's FB event pages.
All events take place in the reading room of DHC/ART, 451 St. Jean Street, Montreal, Canada
OFFICE PARTY!! -- official launch of the RFAOH satellite office
December 14, 2017 5 ~ 8 pm
RFAOH Co-directors will present RFAOH's past years of operation and introduce the upcoming events taking place in their temporary office at DHC, followed by an "office party" to celebrate the launch and festive season for giving.
All are welcome -- guests will receive a small RFAOH gift!
Selected RFAOH limited-edition items will be for sale during the party -- save your holiday gift shopping time!
DECEMBER | 9 | 9 | |||||
10 | 10 Open Office + Hiatus Proposal Review 1:30pm - 7pm Gallery visitors are welcome to stop by the office to chat with the director and learn about RFAOH. Email to make an appointment for a private proposal review session |
Wed | 10 Weekend Workshop #3Unknown History of Macrobiotics as politics (+recipes) RFAOH co-director Shinobu Akimoto will talk about the eye-opening history of Macrobiotics rarely found on any cooking sites, and share some quick recipes based on its principles. 2 pm - 3 pm, RSVP |
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13 | 13 Weekend Workshop #1*FUNCTIONAL* Origami RFAOH co-director Shinobu Akimoto demonstrates how to make a “functional” item of your choice using sale flyers, scrap papers, and origami techniques in 20 minutes -- not just for kids, nor as art! 1 pm - 5 pm, Drop-in, approximately 20 minutes |
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14 Office Launch Party!!5pm - 8pm All are welcome -- the presentation starts @ 5:30pm. Guests will receive a small RFAOH gift! |
Thu | 14 | 14 Open Office + Hiatus Proposal Review1:30pm - 7pm Gallery visitors are welcome to stop by the office to chat with the director and learn about RFAOH. Email to make an appointment for a private proposal review session |
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17 | 17 Open Office + Hiatus Proposal Review 1:30pm - 7pm Gallery visitors are welcome to stop by the office to chat with the director and learn about RFAOH. Email to make an appointment for a private proposal review session |
Wed | 17 Weekend Workshop #4 Dubious Self Defense: What to do when someone grabs your wrist RFAOH co-director Matt Evans will show basic aikido moves to escape if someone should grab your wrist. 1pm - 5pm, drop in with up to 2 participants at a time; approximately 30 minutes |
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20 Open Office + Hiatus Proposal Review 1:30pm - 7pm Gallery visitors are welcome to stop by the office to chat with the director and learn about RFAOH. Email to make an appointment for a private proposal review session |
Wed | 20 Weekend Workshop #2 Learn 3 guitar chords (because you only need 3) RFAOH co-director Matt Evans will teach three guitar chords, which enable you to play a song of your choice from a list in 30 mins. Participants will get a Devil Horns fake tattoo certification stamp and sound recording file. 1 pm - 5 pm, Drop-in with up to two people at a time (there will be a sign-up sheet) |
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21 | 21 | 21 Open Office + Hiatus Proposal Review
1:30pm - 7pm Gallery visitors are welcome to stop by the office to chat with the director and learn about RFAOH. Email to make an appointment for a private proposal review session |
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23 DHC/ART last day | Fri | 23 | 23 | ||||
24 | 24 Open Office + Hiatus Proposal Review
1:30pm - 7pm Gallery visitors are welcome to stop by the office to chat with the director and learn about RFAOH. Email to make an appointment for a private proposal review session |
Wed | 24 Weekend Workshop #5 Guest artist workshop by MomenTech (RFAOH ex-resident 2013 - 2014): Online Meditation RFAOH ex-resident trio MomenTech’s on-hiatus project was a rigorous research into the practice of meditation. Joining us via webcast from NY and Prague, they will reflect on their “hiatus” at RFAOH, and lead participants in Montreal and online in a guided meditation session. 2 pm - 3 pm (EST) |
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28 | 28 | 28 Open Office + Hiatus Proposal Review
1:30pm - 7pm Gallery visitors are welcome to stop by the office to chat with the director and learn about RFAOH. Email to make an appointment for a private proposal review session |
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31 | 31 Open Office + Hiatus Proposal Review
1:30pm - 7pm Gallery visitors are welcome to stop by the office to chat with the director and learn about RFAOH. Email to make an appointment for a private proposal review session |
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1 | 1 | 3 Weekend Workshop #6Guest Artist Talk by Rob Santaguida (RFAOH ex-residnet 2016-2017) + mini finissage Rob had a several plans, including living in the neighborhood of Balat in Istanbul, when he decided to take a hiatus from artmaking. Whether by uncontrollable circumstances or by choice, few of them were realized during his residency. He will join us in person to discuss on his RFAOH experience, and “intention versus reality” pertaining to life and art and hiatus. It’ll be followed by a mini-finissage of our "satellite office" at DHC/ART, before we pack it up and split! 3 pm - 5 pm | Sat | ||||
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7 | 7 Open Office + Hiatus Proposal Review
1:30pm - 7pm Gallery visitors are welcome to stop by the office to chat with the director and learn about RFAOH. Email to make an appointment for a private proposal review session |
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