For the first time, fellows of the Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Fellowship in Contemporary Art will present artworks together at the Papier Contemporary Art Fair.
Concordia fellows Mara Eagle and Nico Williams will exhibit alongside their Université de Québec à Montréal (UQAM) peers, Heidi Barkun and Leila Zelli. A kiosk featuring their work will be part of the 14th edition of the annual art fair, held at the Grand Quai du Port de Montréal from November 26 to 28.
“Since the renewal of the fellowship program in 2020, our intention has been to partner with Papier to provide greater exposure to new Bronfman fellows. Last year, because of the pandemic, we could not do that,” explains Annie Gérin, dean of Concordia’s Faculty of Fine Arts.
“This year we are doubling up, showing work by fellows from 2020 and 2021. Papier is the largest commercial art fair in Quebec, so it’s a wonderful opportunity to present their most recent work to Montreal’s art collectors and art lovers.”
The Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Fellowship in Contemporary Art is one of Canada’s most generous fellowships for emerging artists. Since 2010, the awards have supported 24 outstanding graduates from UQAM’s Faculty of Arts and Concordia’s Faculty of Fine Arts.
