BUNKR, POP-UP VILLAGE IN THE CENTRAL DISTRICT, STATION 16 AND MARCHÉ CENTRAL UNITE TO CELEBRATE THEIR DISTRICT
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BUNKR, POP-UP VILLAGE IN THE CENTRAL DISTRICT, STATION 16 AND MARCHÉ CENTRAL UNITE TO CELEBRATE THEIR DISTRICT
Montreal, September 8th, 2017 – BUNKR Village, Station 16 and Marché Central form a partnership to celebrate the art of Montreal and the Central District of Ahuntsic-Cartierville.
For two months, artist Laurence Vallières will be providing one of her impressive cardboard gorilla sculptures to be displayed at Marché Central, near Cinema Guzzo. The sculpture will be presented and preserved in a custom-built structure built by the team at Kika Marketing & Communications Inc.
Marché Central connected with Station 16, the people behind all the art present at BUNKR, and expressed their desire to have a “piece” of BUNKR for themselves. The idea was to continue promoting the Central District, this emerging, artistic neighborhood, to create a sense of pride for the area and to provide a place from which the community could draw inspiration.
The gorilla acts as a call to action for passersby to visit BUNKR Village, where there’s an installment of a similar gorilla, also created by Laurence Vallières. This work is one of the many awe-inspiring pieces present at BUNKR, a project sponsored by Marché Central.
“Marché Central is proud to celebrate Chabanel’s talent and culture through BUNKR Village, an open and creative space that reinforces the life, atmosphere and cultural imprint of our neighbourhood!”
Thanks in part to their support, BUNKR has succeeded in achieving this within a short period of time; it validated the project, that it was an excellent idea. Being encouraged and supported by one of the best-known establishments in the neighborhood is important to us.
“Marché Central were one of the first to support BUNKR Village,” said Annika Panzini, President of Expérience Collective/DCMTL and Founder of BUNKR. “The project inspired them to have their own art piece; it’s a symbol of our collaboration.”
The Central District is experiencing a renewed popularity as a choice of housing for artists. And since the neighborhood is known as a more commercial or industrial space, this artistic renewal is definitely welcome.
“Seeing two of my sculptures displayed in the neighborhood gives me great satisfaction; they’ve been well received. I’m happy to know that the community appreciates the gorillas as much as I do, they’re some of my favorites.” – Laurence Vallières
| BUNKR 2017
WHERE: 9405 Avenue de l’Esplanade, Montréal OPENING HOURS: 11AM to 9PM Wednesday to Friday PARKING: Free ENTRY: Free and open to the public.
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Informations:
Virginie M Savoie
Media relations
Expérience Collective / DCMTL
A // 301-55 rue de Louvain O.
Montréal QC H2N 1A4
B // 514 312 6410
C // 514 618 6022
E // media@dcmtl.com
ABOUT BUNKR
BUNKR is a pop-up village for the community by the community, created with the goal of fostering a sense of belonging for the residents of Central District and the surrounding areas. BUNKR will be a space where locals can get together, exchange ideas and converse among themselves in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. This initiative will also provide local businesses and artists with an opportunity to showcase their products and creations. BUNKR will mark a new beginning for the neighbourhood, which has suffered since the loss of the manufacturing industry in the 90’s.
ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE COLLECTIVE
The Experience Collective (Expérience Collective in French) is a nonprofit social enterprise focused on building and running cultural programs and creative activities for communities, by communities. Through the collaboration of its members, Experience Collective creates initiatives and events centered around Food, Fashion, Art and Tech.
ABOUT DCMTL
DCMTL (District Central Montréal) is focused on building integrated marketing campaigns and cultural programs to help boost Central District’s business profile and transform the area into an entrepreneurial ecosystem of innovation, creativity and discovery. DCMTL is a division of The Experience Collective.
