ACTIVITIES
ARTIST RESIDENCY
The Matapédia station is a heritage building whose initial architecture is intact. It evokes the development of the regions by train and multiple journeys, witnesses of different eras. The Matapédia station becomes a studio for creations offered to visual artists.
EXHIBITIONS
The waiting room two artworks by the Rimouski artist Fernande Forest, a mural and a tondo made from archive photos of the station and the surrounding railway courtesy of railroad enthusiasts, who admirably make the link between the old and the new vocation of the place while underlining its great heritage value.
EVENTS
Various community events and activities take place at Matapédia Station. It is a new place of expression in the heart of the municipality. Currently shared with the organization Centr’Elles, activities and presentations take place from time to time in the premises outside of the artist-in-residence presentations.
About
Launched by Quartier Éphémère, Visual Arts Center, and Vaste et Vague Artist Center in fall 2021, the Gare de Matapédia – Artistic and community center takes place in the heart of the life of the municipality of Matapédia, in a nature as grandiose as it is inspiring. This contemporary visual arts project highlights local heritage while opening up to the world. It integrates artist residencies, exhibition spaces, arts activities, open studios and services offered by community organizations. It aims to create a meeting place, to bring art closer to communities and to offer a space for creation outside metropolitan areas to Quebec artists, and an influence in urban areas for Gaspesian artists.
