Cultural mediation

For over 15 years, Centre CLARK has offered a cultural mediation program composed of accessible activities designed to democratize contemporary art for a broad range of audiences. The mediation activities invite the Centre's audiences to familiarize themselves with its production and dissemination components, as well as with the practices of the Centre's artists, members and more. As part of its cultural mediation program, CLARK collaborates with community-based and university partners working with diverse communities. Artist talks Artists featured in the Centre CLARK's regular programming (in-house exhibitions, Poste audio) and artists-in-residence are invited to present their practice during a discussion with the Centre's cultural mediator or a guest of their choice. These events are free and open to the general public. The artist talks are also available in video format with subtitles on the Centre's YouTube page. Accessibility In collaboration with Concordia University's Access-in-the-Making Lab (AIM Lab), CLARK's accessibility program (2022-2024) aims to analyze the Centre's digital services, produce an accessibility protocol and implement adapted cultural mediation activities. Since March 2024, the Centre has held Kéroul certification. Launched in 2022, the Ponts: arts et communautés project with AGIR stems from the Centre's desire to reach young LGBTQIA+ immigrants and refugees by offering visits to artists' studios and exhibitions across Montreal. In partnership with the SHERPA university institute, the Espace jeunesse créatif project is at the crossroads of cultural mediation and action research in health and social services. Every Wednesday, CLARK offers a space for free creative expression for immigrant youth. Marginalized communities The Laboratoire culture inclusive project run in collaboration with Exeko aims to improve accessibility, equity and inclusion practices within cultural organizations for marginalized people. Exeko will produce an analysis and action plan for CLARK in 2024. For further information about Centre CLARK's cultural mediation program, please contact Laura Pritchard, Manager of Cultural Mediation, at [email protected]. Registration number for the Répertoire culture-éducation of the ministère de la Culture et des Communications: 118890.