Press release
MURAL International Public Art Festival 2015: The complete programming
from June 4th to 14th !
MONTREAL, June 1st, 2015 – The MURAL International Public Art Festival starts on June 4th on
the Saint-Laurent Boulevard in Montreal. Media representatives and members of the public are
invited to enjoy the numerous activities until June 14th.
"With free access again this year to the pedestrian sites, MURAL festivities are spread over a
total of eleven days rather than four and promise to exhilarate. 20 new murals will be created
right before your eyes, which will bring the total count to 50 major pieces transforming the Main's
landscape and its surroundings since 2013." announced André Bathalon, cofounder and spokesperson for the festival.
"MURAL is now one of the most important public art gatherings in the world. Taking place in the
heart of the city, it is one of the first must-see events of the festival calendar bridging between the
Grand Prix and Les FrancoFolies. This year, the enriched programming includes an art fair, musical performances, conferences, movies, workshops as well as a vast number of street activities
and special events." he followed.
The Saint-Laurent Boulevard will be closed off for the occasion to vehicular circulation between
Sherbrooke Street and Mont-Royal Avenue. The festival namely receives financial support from
the city of Montreal, The Société de développement du boulevard Saint-Laurent and the
Plateau-Mont-Royal Borough.
The 2015 edition of MURAL International Public Art Festival will bring together world renowned
visual artists from 8 countries, of which: Nychos (Austria), Curiot (Mexico), Jaz (Argentina),
Faith47 (South Africa), Bicicleta Sem Freo (Brazil), Axel Void (Spain), 2Alas (United States),
Elian (Argentina), and C-215 (France).
MURAL is also counting on the appearance by a number of major Montreal, Quebec and
Canadian artists, of which: Xray, Earth Crusher, Monk.E, Astro, Melissa Del Pinto, MC Baldassari, Eric Clement, Benny Wilding, Jarus, Opire and 4-Tind.
MURAL 2015: The official programming
June 3rd 5pm: VIP opening cocktail at Station 16 gallery
- Invitation only. 3523 bld. Saint-Laurent.
June 4 to 14: Live creation of the 2015 murals and street closure
June 4 to 14: Guided tours of the mural artworks presented by the STM
- 2 different routes / 30 time slots offered.
- 10$ (50% discount with OPUS card).
- Opening on June 4th 5pm, Station 16 gallery, 3523 bld. Saint-Laurent.
June 4th : MURAL Grand opening party presented by Saintwoods
- Ryan Hemsworth + Tommy Kruise
- 10pm, 3500 bld. Saint-Laurent.
June 7 to 10: Free workshops at Notman House
June 8 to 13: Film program at Excentris
- June 8th : Gesso (7pm)
- June 11th : The legend of Cool Disco Dan (7pm)
- June 12th : Eden (7pm)
- June13th : Nychos – The deepest depths of the Burrow (1pm)
June 12: Cloud Cypher international dance competition (main area)
- Final rounds, 4pm to 9pm. Free.
June 13: Block party presented by Osheaga (main area)
- Salva, Goldlink, Branchez, Royall, J.U.D., Boston Chery and surprise guests.
Simahlak, Dave Luxe.
-
Saint-Laurent).
-
Source : MURAL
Information:
Email: [email protected]