Mandala Beats Mini Doc
We talk with Montreal based filmmaker Rebekah Reiko about her wonderful film Mandala Beats, her past works and future pursuits.
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Krzysztof Leon Dziemaszkiewicz Legend Series Interview
We recently had Berlin based performance artist Krzysztof Leon Dziemaszkiewicz join us at the centre for a very special performance and Legend Series, artist talk….
NVA x Eastern Bloc Nuit Blanche “Technofuturism” Video Recap
Eastern Bloc and Never Apart presented “Technofuturism” their fourth collaboration for Nuit Blanche. Watch a video of the laser-fuelled evening.
Michael Chambers Artist Talk Q&A
We sit down and chat with Toronto based photographer Michael Chamber during his book launch and gallery Exhibition “Shadows to Silver/Nuance “ here at the…
Never Apart TV Season 3
Never Apart TV Season 3 launches Tuesday, March 12th at 7:30pm ET on Out TV and on-line at outtvgo.com Never Apart TV is an arts…
Dirty Looks: 8 Years on Interview with curator Bradford Nordeen
With chat with LA based Queer film and video curator about his work within the genre as he visits the Centre for “Dirty Looks: 8…
Legend Series NVA x Échantillons: Doudou Boicel
NVA teamed up with the Échantillons collective to present a live interview with a legendary figure on the Montreal jazz scene: Roue Doudou Boicel.
Never Apart LGBT Film Series Descriptive Video
The LGBT Film Series creates a safe environment with unique programming and educational screenings to broaden and elevate minds while also building community. Learn more.
“Gospel of Eureka” The AfterLife Party Interviews
We interview the fabulous performers who brought life to the afterparty following the “Gospel of Eureka” screening at RIDM festival.
Winter 2019 Vernissage Video
Enjoy the glamour that was the Never Apart 2019 Winter Exhibitions.
Winter 2019 Vernissage Artist Interviews
We chat with the artists involved in the Never Apart Winter exhibitions about their work, process and practice.
About Never Apart’s Legend Series Artist Talks
Find out more about Never Apart’s Legend Series, an ongoing talk series in which pioneers and trailblazing guest artists discuss their body of work in…
Montreal Feminist Film Festival Interviews
We speak with the creator and curator for Indigenous Feminism screening which was the launch of the Montreal International Feminist Film Festival held at Centre…
NVA x Moonshine Off-site Video Recap: DJ Pierre and more
NVA & Moonshine presented a soiree with the legendary creator of acid house DJ Pierre, alongside much-loved Moonshine resident Bonbon Kojak, as well as Kris…
Peaches: Interview
We welcomed the brilliant Canadian artist to our centre to play by the pool and chat about her kick ass career as she approaches 20…
image+nation Pro Lab #1
Tech Witches teamed up with image+nation, Montréal’s LGBT film festival, to offer you a day of queer digital exploration at Never Apart. Special guest Nathalie…
NVA Off-site Recap: Karen Gwyer, anabasine, Musique Nouvelle, VINO
NVA presented a night of live and DJ sets on the psychedelic side of techno with Karen Gwyer, anabasine, Musique Nouvelle and VINO.
image+nation Pro Lab #2
“Queering the game industry,” a fishbowl panel Genderqueer and xicanx game producer Jasmine Aguilar (USA) and diversity advocate Shareef Jackson (USA) lead the participatory panel.
Speak Series 03 : African Diaspora Perspectives in Mental Health
Speak Series 03 : African diaspora perspectives in Mental health talk hosted by Sayaspora this was a bilingual documentary series that aims to share conversations…
Gail Thacker: NYC Artist Visit
We visit NYC based photographer Gail Thacker at the Gene Frankle Theatre about her prolific career behind the camera and cultivating LGBTQ culture throughout the…
Closet Monster: Q&A
As apart of our LGBT Film Series we chat with filmmaker Stephen Dunn about his brilliant, award winning first feature film Closet Monster.
Mandala Beats: Q&A
We sit down with Rebekah Reiko after the screening of her film wonderful film Mandala Beats and chat about the process of making the film…
About NVA
NVA is Never Apart’s music division. Our Music Director Leticia Trandafir talks about NVA’s mission, the different kinds of NVA events, the extensive record collection…
Artist Visits NYC: Linda Simpson
We travel to NYC and visit with Drag Icon and Drag documentarian Linda Simpson while she presents her “Drag Explosion” Slide Show about her brilliant…
Artist Visits NYC: Joey Arias
We travel to the Big Apple and chat with one of the cities most noted performers and personalities who’s career spans the decades and who’s…
NVA x POP Montréal Legend Series: Lena Platonos
NVA and POP Montréal welcomed legendary Greek electronic music composer Lena Platonos for a Legend Series talk during her first appearance in North America.
Fall 2018 MAPP_MTL: Artist Interviews
We chat with many of the talented artists involved in our Fall exhibitions about their works and the inspiration behind their concepts.
Fall 2018 Exhibitions: Artist Interviews
We chat with many of the talented artists involved in our Fall exhibitions about their works and the inspiration behind their concepts.
Fay and Fluffy Storytime: Interview
We had the joyful time catching up with the dynamic drag duo Fay Slift and Fluffy Souflé from Toronto who came to the centre to…
LGBT Film Series Video Q&A Dirty Looks: 8 Years On
Enjoy the talk which happened after the screening with curator Bradford Nordeen, scholar Thomas Waugh, and DJ Fraser.
Fall 2018 Exhibitions Vernissage: Video Recap
Watch the amazing Fall Vernissage with almost 1000 attendees who were dazzled by the four new shows. Special thanks to MAPP_MTL, Jaik Puppyteeth, Marilou Lyonnais…
ASTT(e)Q Montréal’s 20th Anniversary Video
We hear from some of the organizers of ASTT(e)Q, an amazing transgender organization that celebrated 20 years of community building during their speeches and celebrations…
Amour Is Love with Fariha Róisín: Interviews
The talented writer and activist Fariha Róisín was joined on stage by Nènè Myriam Konaté of CC:MTL for an insightful and important panel discussion. We…
NVA Equinox 2018: Video Recap
Video recap of NVA Equinox—our biggest music event of the year, with Octo Octa, Eris Drew, Ciel, Dust-e-1, and softcoresoft.
NVA Equinox Q&A: Octo Octa
We chat live with powerhouse DJ and producer Octo Octa about her musical practice, her career, thoughts on the current dance music world and more.
Big Freedia: Interview
The “Queen of Bounce”, Big Freedia put on an amazing show for this year’s Fierte Festival and we had the chance to speak with her…
David Belisle: NYC Artist Visit
We travelled to New York City to chat with artist David Belisle about his prolific photography career from his early days during the Grunge movement…
Throwing DIY Events with a Safer Space Mandate: Panel
Local promoters and artists Frankie Teardrop, AWWFUL, DJ Jeffany and Elle Barbara discuss the importance of safer space mandates when organizing DYI events.
Amour is Love Talk
We recorded a magical panel discussion between writer Fariha Róisín and activist Nènè Myriam Konaté from the brilliant event “Amour is Love”, which was produced…
Shangela: Interview
We had a chance to chat with the brilliantly talented Drag Superstar Shangela about her wonderful career and all things Pride at this Year’s Fierte…
Fierté Village Interviews
We took to the street in Montreal’s Gay Village to chat with folks during Fierte about why Pride is still so important in 2018!
Ivan Coyote: Interview
Canadian writer, activist and storyteller Ivan Coyote sat down with us to chat about their trailblazing career while in town for the Montreal Storytelling festival.
Deborah Cox: Legend Series Q&A
As apart of our on-going “Legend Series” we were thrilled to have the insanely talented Canadian R&B Superstar Deborah Cox join us for a enchanting…
Trixie Mattel: Interview
We had the ultimate pleasure of interviewing the hilarious Drag Superstar Trixie Mattel while she was recently in town on her “Now With Moving parts”…
Blue Metropolis Literary Festival Interviews
We interview the talented writers and activists involved in the Blue Metropolis Literary festival about their amazing works. This event was spearheaded by Never Apart…
Summer Exhibitions 2018: Artist Interviews
We sit down and chat with the artists who’s work is on display for our Summer Season and learn a bit more about their exhibitions…
Two-Spirit Panel Discussion
We are pleased show the insightful and important panel discussion by Jeffrey McNeil Seymour & Dayna Danger the artists behind the “Two-Spirit Man/Two-Spirit Woman Call…
Never Apart 3 Year Anniversary: Video Recap
Never Apart celebrated 3 years of togetherness since the creation of the center, with music by The Beat Escape, Tess Roby, Bamboo Hermann and Jerico.
Summer Exhibitions 2018 Vernissage: Video Recap
Enjoy the Video Recap of our Summer Exhibitions Vernissage! We celebrate the season with amazing new exhibitions by Austin Young, Justin Mencel, Ekaterina Antonova, Jeffrey…
Two-Spirit Artist Interviews
We chat with Jeffrey McNeil Seymour & Dayna Danger the artists behind the Two-Spirit Man/Two-Spirit Woman Call Home the Salmon w/Help Exhibition.