OFFCUTS - Sustainability Art Show

OFFCUTS is a collaborative exhibition between Art Matters Festival and the Concordia University Centre for Creative Reuse (CUCCR) that celebrates sustainable art-making practices. Many of the materials used in the artworks are sourced directly from CUCCR, highlighting the creative potential of reuse.

This exhibition showcases artists who are resourceful and attentive to the environmental impact of their practices. Each work considers the full lifecycle of materials—whether by transforming items destined for landfill or creating pieces designed to naturally decompose. OFFCUTS foregrounds the care, intention and innovation involved in working with reclaimed materials.

This is a child-friendly event.

Vernissage Schedule
4 p.m. - Doors open
5 p.m. - Cake cutting and speeches 
5:30 - 7 p.m. - Viewing and music

Accessibility
Please contact Anna Timm-Bottos at reuse@concordia.ca for any accessibility needs by May 3rd. 

Community guidelines
Please review the Code of Conduct for expectations around respectful participation.

Territorial Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montréal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community. 

Sustianability Impact
This event contributes to Concordia’s Sustainability Action Plan by increasing the visibility of circular practices and sustainability-focused research within the university. It has received a Platinum certification through the Sustainable Event Certification program at the Office of Sustainability.