© Photo Studio Banepali / Collection Margret Nielsen
EXHIBITION
Consultant’s position: Curator and Administrator, Festival Accès Asie
Client: Festival Accès Asie
Collaborator: Maison de la culture Frontenac
I served as the lead organizer of Found, a two-person exhibition featuring photography, video and installation works by artists Aanchal Malhotra (India / New Delhi) and Margret Nielsen (Germany / Montreal).
Found was a research-based show that explored the artistic use of found objects and themes of discovery, recognition and restoration.
Presented by Festival Accès Asie in collaboration the Maison de la culture Frontenac, the exhibition ran from April 27th to June 4th, 2016. Events included an opening cocktail on May 7th, 2016, as well as a meeting and discussion with the artists on May 8th, 2016.
Project Team:
As lead organizer, I worked and liaised with the following institutions and project collaborators:
Project Management:
Event Management:
Marketing (bilingual):
Press & Media (bilingual):
Logistics:
Achievements:
Client: Festival Accès Asie
Collaborator: Maison de la culture Frontenac
I served as the lead organizer of Found, a two-person exhibition featuring photography, video and installation works by artists Aanchal Malhotra (India / New Delhi) and Margret Nielsen (Germany / Montreal).
Found was a research-based show that explored the artistic use of found objects and themes of discovery, recognition and restoration.
Presented by Festival Accès Asie in collaboration the Maison de la culture Frontenac, the exhibition ran from April 27th to June 4th, 2016. Events included an opening cocktail on May 7th, 2016, as well as a meeting and discussion with the artists on May 8th, 2016.
Project Team:
As lead organizer, I worked and liaised with the following institutions and project collaborators:
- Artists (2)
- Festival Accès Asie: Director (1), administrative staff (4), interns (3), volunteers (2)
- Maison de la cuture Frontenac: Director (1), administrative staff (3), technicians (3)
Project Management:
- Established work priorities.
- Planned, developed and delivered the project from conception to completion.
- Wrote project proposals, budgets and expenditure reports.
- Strategized project collaboration and fostered inter-institutional relations.
- Conducted research on project feasibility, prepared information for grant applications and final grant reports.
- Represented the project in key negotiations and meetings with business, cultural and governmental institutions.
Event Management:
- Drafted planning documents, schedules, floor plans and detailed technical lists.
- Researched and purchased equipment, materials, services and supplies.
- Coordinated with diverse staff and technicians.
- Trained and supervised personnel, interns and volunteers.
- Gave public speaking presentations and provided customer service to visitors.
- Prepared and negotiated contracts with participating artists.
- Wrote, edited, proofread, designed and translated communications documents, exhibition and marketing materials.
- Directed marketing, press and media campaigns, logistics, documentation, translations and communications.
Marketing (bilingual):
- Videos
- Press kits and press releases
- Websites, electronic invitations (Mailchimp)
- Bulletins and newsletters (online and print media)
- Marketing materials (invitation card, program)
- Social media (Facebook event pages, LinkedIn)
Press & Media (bilingual):
- TV, Radio, print and online media
Logistics:
- Schedules
- Transportation
- Snacks and beverages
- Materials and supplies
- Invitation card distribution
- Image / audio permissions
- Photo and video documentation
- Procurement of audio-visual equipment
- Exhibition set up (artworks, special lighting, signage, audio-visual equipment)
- Event set up (tables, linens, chairs, special lighting, signage, technical needs)
Achievements:
- This marks the 1st time in Festival Accès Asie’s history that one of its exhibitions garnered a full-spread critical essay in a major visual arts magazine (Vie des arts, # 243, Summer 2016)
- Successful press and marketing strategies attracted significant media coverage and increased visitor attendance at the exhibition
Event: Opening Cocktail
May 7, 2016
"FOUND" Exhibition | Exposition "TROUVÈS"
Video: Hadi Jamali
Video: Hadi Jamali
Event: Meeting with the Artists
May 8, 2016
Photo: © Kiran Ambwani, 2016. Courtesy of Kiran Ambwani Photography
Marketing: Invitation Card
Festival Accès Asie
Marketing: Press Kit
Festival Accès Asie
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Marketing: Press Release
Festival Accès Asie
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Marketing: Program
Maison de la Culture Frontenac
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Marketing: Websites
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Festival Accès Asie
www.accesasie.com |
Kakim Goh
www.kakimgoh.com |
Marketing: Facebook
Event Pages
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Marketing: Electronic Invitations
Mailchimp
Press
Print media: Vie des Arts, Number 243, Summer 2016
“La naissance tragique de l'inde actuelle” by André Seleanu, pg. 38 & 39
“La naissance tragique de l'inde actuelle” by André Seleanu, pg. 38 & 39
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Press
Print & online media: Le Devoir, 2016/05/04
Actualités culturelles - “Des objets qui plongent dans l’histoire de l’Inde” by Caroline Montpetit
Actualités culturelles - “Des objets qui plongent dans l’histoire de l’Inde” by Caroline Montpetit
Press
Print & online media: Le Journal de Montréal | 24 Heures - Montréal, 2016/05/08
Section « sortir » - “Mille et une histoires asiatiques” by Camille Dufétel
Section « sortir » - “Mille et une histoires asiatiques” by Camille Dufétel
Press
Radio: CBC.ca - “Cinq à Six”, 2016/05/21, Season 2016, Episode 300250529
Hosted by Jeannette Kelly
Indian multidisciplinary artist Aanchal Malhotra and German Photographer Margret Nielsen on the exhibit "Found"
Hosted by Jeannette Kelly
Indian multidisciplinary artist Aanchal Malhotra and German Photographer Margret Nielsen on the exhibit "Found"
Press
Radio & TV: CBC.ca - “All in a Weekend Montreal”, 2016/05/07, Season 2016, Episode 300248762
Hosted by Sonali Karnick
Acces Asie: "Found"
Hosted by Sonali Karnick
Acces Asie: "Found"
Press
Radio & online media: Radio Canada International (RCI), 2016/05/10
Section « À l’affiche, Communautés » - “Présenter l’Asie entire, sa culture et son patrimoine”
Section « À l’affiche, Communautés » - “Présenter l’Asie entire, sa culture et son patrimoine”
Press
Radio: CKUT 90.3 FM - “Le Lendemain de la Veille”, 2016/05/05
Hosted by Anouk Millet
Exposition “Trouvés”
Hosted by Anouk Millet
Exposition “Trouvés”
Press
Radio: CKUT 90.3 FM - “Friday Morning After”, 2016/05/06
Hosted by Christine Claire Deita
Hosted by Christine Claire Deita
Bulletins
Image credit: (Header) Photo: © Aanchal Malhotra