LGBT Film Series: Q&A Sasha Alcoloumbre
As part of our LGBT Film Series, we chat with Sasha Alcoloumbre, the writer, director and producer of the short film Three Months.
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Cosmic Connection
A cosmic day of programming which accompanied Arielle’s Cosmic Manifestation’s exhibition with Yoga teacher Brian James giving a sound meditation, a contemporary dance class with…
Winter 2020 Exhibitions Opening Video Recap
Enjoy the video recap from our Winter Vernissage featuring important artworks from all of our Winter Artists! Thanks so much Ashely Scott, Marie-Claude Lacroix, Schaël…
Winter 2020 Artist Interviews
We chat with all of our Winter 2020 artists about their important work on display for the season and what motivated their creations. Thank you…
Artist Visits Berlin: Ashley Scott
We spend the day in Berlin with the lovely and talented Ashley Scott at the White Square Gallery in Berlin where her amazing “The Hairs,…
Age of Union Talk II — Culture
For the second of four talks, Dax welcomed special guest Marika Anthony-Shaw (Arcade Fire/ Plus 1) to engage in this inspiring discussion about how artists…
Affective Memories: Strategies and Approaches in Creating LGBTQI2 + Archives.
As part of the exhibition Absence is Present, curators V.Boilard and V. Jourdain invited Artists, Archivists and people invested in research. This Panel is committed…
NVA Interview: Gayance
We interview DJ and cultural organizer Aïsha Vertus aka Gayance about music, the importance of community and advice to young DJs.
Mark Patton Q&A
We have the pleasure of hosting Mark Patton and his documentary “Scream, Queen My Nightmare on Elm Street” as apart of the image+nation film festival!…
Legend Series: John Greyson Artist Profile
We chat with the Canadian activist and prolific queer filmmaker John Greyson as a part of our Legend Series. He shares his journey and career…
NVA Workshop: Financial Literacy for Artists
NVA teamed up with Les Sympathiques and Florafone Records to offer a workshop giving artists basic tools to improve their financial literacy.
Age of Union Talk I — Leadership
Dax Dasilva, author of Age of Union and founder of tech company Lightspeed and cultural centre Never Apart, began his series of four Age of…
Never Apart TV Show Season 4
We are extremely excited to announce Season 4 of Never Apart TV launching this November on Out TV and on-line at OutTVGO.com! Never Apart TV…
Absence is Present Talks
The curators Shared the issues explored in the exhibition and what motivated their approach. The artists discussed their research process and present the works produced…
Fall 2019 Vernissage Video Recap
Enjoy the video recap of our fabulous launch to our Fall Exhibition with over 900 art loving attendees! Thanks to all of the artists for…
Fall 2019 Artist Video Interviews
We interview our amazing artists from our Fall Vernissage about their works. Thank you Arielle, Kiran Ambwani, Leanne Davies, Blake Mawson, John A Schweitzer, MAPP_MTL,…
NVA Equinox 2019 Video Recap
Never Apart’s music division NVA presented its 2019 instalment of the annual all-night musical event happening every fall equinox, with Avalon Emerson, Cashu, Luz, Pelada…
NVA Equinox Artist Talk: Cashu
We had a chat with Cashu about her collective Mamba Negra and the current queer Brazilian techno underground.
NVA x Goethe Institut Equinox Artist Talk: Luz
Luz discussed the creation of Room 4 Resistance and contemporary queer nightlife in Berlin.
Beyond The Kiki Panel
After an amazing day of workshops and performances we hear from Twysted Miyake-Mugler ( Father of the Kiki house of Siriano) and TKO Monroe (…
Michelle Cho Talk: Camptowns and Koreatowns, Korean Hip-hop in Context
Theorist Michelle Cho came to Never Apart to speak about Korean Hip-Hop—a collaboration with Transpacific Express.
Yuriko Furuhata Talk: City Pop Breeze, Sonic Revivals and Mutant Afterlives of Bubble Disco
McGill professor Yuriko Furuhata discusses “City Pop” and the Japanese Disco revival phenomenon.
NVA x MUTEK Sonic Circuits Video
NVA teamed up with MUTEK and Delicious Audio to present a two-day synth and pedal fair, along with music workshops and performances.
Beyond The Kiki Video Recap
Enjoy the fabulous video recap from the Beyond The Kiki day of workshops, panel discussions, performances and the Ballroom Community held at our Centre during…
Ahmad Danny Ramadan Talk
During Fierte week Christopher DiRaddo hosted and interviewed writer and activist Ahmad Danny Ramadan about his career and latest book “The Clothesline Swing” as apart…
Paul Warner LGBT Film Series
Brad Grill chats with NYC based director about his film KAYA: TASTE of Paradise which was is currently screening in our theatre for the Summer…
Wiggle 25 Fierte Video Recap
Never Apart and The House of Venus celebrate the final chapter of the Wiggle 25 celebrations at the Pride Parade with a major collaboration with…
NVA x CCOV UNraveL video recap
NVA and the Centre de Création O Vertigo (CCOV) collaborated for the first time to present a music, light and experimental dance happening, exploring and…
Legend Series: Krzysztof Leon Dziemaszkiewicz
We chat with Berlin based performance artist Krzysztof Leon Dziemaszkiewicz about his magical and inspiring career while he visits us to perform at Centre Never…
For Whom Masculinities Matter Artist Talk
Enjoy the important and informative round circle talk surrounding the exhibition and dialogue surround the exhibition For Whom Masculinities Matter. Special thanks to curators and…
4 Year Anniversary Day Play Video Recap
We celebrated Never Apart’s 4th anniversary by the pool with DJs, performances, snacks and cocktails! We are lucky to have such a wonderful community, a…
NVA DJ Workshop Video Recap
“NVA Workshop” is a series of workshops demystifying various aspects of DJ practice, aimed at empowering the local community with knowledge and a space to…
NVA Solstice 2019 Video Recap
NVA was thrilled to launch Solstice, a sister event to its much loved autumnal Equinox party. We kicked off the beginning of a much-awaited summer…
Summer 2019 Vernissage Video Recap
Enjoy the wonderful video recap of our Summer 2019 Exhibitions vernissage. Special thanks to all of the artists, curators and organizations which were involved in…
Beverly Glenn Copeland Interview
We had a chance to welcome musical pioneer Beverly Glenn Copeland to the centre and chat about his amazing career while he was in town…
Terra Sapiens: Dialogues for Change
Enjoy the Terra Sapiens: Dialogues for Change talk and walk through of the exhibitions with explanation by the team who put it together! Along with…
Never Apart TV Season #3 on Air Canada Flights
Never Apart TV Season #3 is now on Air Canada for the summer to celebrate the Pride season! OutTV programming is available on Air Canada’s…
John Greyson Video Interview with Matthew Hays
We welcomed groundbreaking Canadian film maker, activist and educator John Greyson to the Centre for a special discussion with Montreal Matthew Hays during the Blue…
Wiggle 25 at Never Apart: Video Recap
We celebrate this monumental quarter of a century tradition in the biggest way possible! Enjoy this video clip celebrating 25 years of the annual wearable…
NVA Record Sale 2019 Recap
A celebration of music on wax: NVA welcomed local DJs and collectors for a community record sale. Watch a video recap of the event.
NVA Interview: Mind Bath
In advance of his debut LP release “Baby You Can Free Your Mind,” singer/producer Mind Bath sits down with us to discuss his musical universe.
Artist Visits NYC: Paul E Alexander
We visit with New York underground icon Paul E Alexander and chat about his play “Trinkets” his career in nightlife, making music and counter culture…
NVA Interview: Vito Ricci
Jeremy Young interviews Vito Ricci, composer and prominent figure of New York’s 80s electronic scene following their performances at Centre Phi.
Wiggle 25 Video Recap from The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Enjoy this video recap of the 25th Wiggle Festival celebrations at The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts featuring some of the cities most fabulous artists,…
Age of Union: Artist Interviews
We chat with Never Apart founder Dax Dasilva and curator Jean-Sébastien Baillat of Baillat Studios about the exhibition “Age of Union” they put together and…
Terra Sapiens: Artist Interviews
We speak with Damian Siqueiros and LembasWorks who launched their exhibition “Terra Sapiens” for our Spring season and learn about their intentions and practices behind…
Spring 2019 Vernissage: Video Recap
We celebrate the new season with a video recap capturing the gorgeous art and stunning folks who attended our Spring Exhibitions Vernissage. Special thanks to…
Montreal Queer 2Spirit at McCord Museum Mini Doc
Never Apart chats with the artists and folks involved in putting on the Montréal Queer 2S event with a “Colour By Icons” activation at the…
Philipp Fürhofer Interview
We chat with talented Berlin based visual arts and set designer Philipp Fürhofer about his career and his most recent work at the Montreal Museum…
Massimadi Mini Doc
We chat with some of the artists and organizers behind the eleventh annual Massimadi Afro LGBTQ Film and Arts Festival during their performance and open…