The sixth edition of the Fair of Alternative Art in Sudbury (FAAS) takes place Oct. 24-28 at the former St-Louis-de-Gonzague elementary school, at 162 Mackenzie St.
From the basement to the second floor, about 40 artists will take possession of the numerous rooms in the historic building to explore their ideas about territory.
Intimate or dreamed places, shared territories, changing borders, immigration, relationship to the environment and imaginary maps are some of the many ways to perceive the topic in which individual and collective considerations mingle.
"FAAS is really an occasion for conversations,” said Danielle Tremblay, director of Galerie du Nouvel-Ontario (GNO), which puts on the art installation.
“We want people to come and share their perspectives, it's like a forum or a crossroads where important discussions can happen."
For four days, artists from all over the country and even beyond will create, with the complicity of the audience, new artwork and performances.
Add on top of that some conferences where everyone is invited to take a stance, and you'll have a FAAS edition with numerous opportunities to discuss various conceptions of territory in an inclusive setup.
The event concludes with a festive evening of performance and the unveiling of the finished installations.
À qui? (To whom?) The question, a reference to the Anishinaabemowin term for "territory" or "land,” confronts the audience with their own relationship with the space they inhabit, and calls for a redefinition of the notion of living together in light of contemporary issues arising around the way we share the land.
Schedule at a glance
- Oct. 24-26 - Creating and presenting artwork live at Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague school, 162 Mackenzie St.
- Oct. 27, 8 p.m. - Performance art
- Oct. 28, 11 a.m. - Brunch and reception for the artists' completed installations
