Eastern Bloc, Digital art center in Montreal, Canada
Eastern Bloc is an artist-run center in Montreal dedicated to contemporary media art and digital creativity. The facility features exhibition galleries, performance spaces, and production studios where artistic work is created and shown.
The center was established in 2007 and set a new direction for digital art presentation in Montreal. Since then it has grown into a leading institution for artists working with contemporary media and technology.
The center hosts the annual Sight and Sound festival, which brings together international artists and celebrates digital art forms. Visitors experience a space where the community gathers around contemporary media art and regularly discovers fresh creative directions.
The space features exhibitions and events throughout the year that visitors can drop in to see. It is worth checking ahead to find out about special programs and performances to make the most of your visit.
The center runs the QUEER BLOC SESSIONS initiative, which specifically supports LGBTQ+ artists working in digital media. This focus makes it an important space for queer creative voices in the art community.
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