MAUREEN XI

The 11th Concordia MFA annual group exhibition MAUREEN XI is curated through a collaboration between the Concordia MFA Studio Arts Students Association and a team of students from the inaugural graduate certificate program in Curatorial Studies and Practices (Sarah Bastien, Marie-Pierre Kroetsch, Daniel Lukes, Sara Trapara). The exhibition represents a diverse range of artistic voices and mediums—from fibres and material practices, painting and drawing, intermedia, photography, sculpture and ceramics. 

In these times of conflict, political uncertainty, and institutional meltdown, MAUREEN XI highlights the power of art to inspire and to enable difficult conversations, model collectivity, and encourage us to build better worlds. This year’s venue, Parquette, is described as “a raw, DIY space made by and for the community, full of care, character, and unexpected corners to explore.” This multi-use space is a success story of how art venues can be shaped by the needs of the communities they serve. Expect to see works that reflect this ethos of care through the distinct voices and sensibilities that make up the MFA program. 

Named after Maureen Kennedy, beloved arts administrator extraordinaire of the MFA program, this year's edition is also a send off for Maureen, who after 30+ years of dedication to the program has retired. 

Join us on May 21, from 6 to 9pm, followed by a dance party, until late!! It will be a dry celebration with delicious snacks, food and (non-alcoholic) beverages sold by Parquette.