African Masks
Exhibition
Black Africa has had the reputation of being one of the pre-eminent examples of the art of the mask. Rapidly, museums and occidental collectors became very interested in African ma...
Program 2009
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Le Plieur: Origami Masks
Exhibition
Junior Jacquet, called Le Plieur (The Folder), who is a French artist from Haiti, has manipulated paper since his childhood. Over the years, he has perfected the art of folding –...
Masqu’alors!
Exhibition
Discover different visions of the mask presented by artists from the visual and craft arts, exploring various mediums. Artists are invited to participate first in a workshop that w...
The Mask In All Its Forms
Exhibition
There is the ritual mask, the theatrical mask and the mask as a work of art. However, there exist masks that we wear in our everyday-life. Our organizational committee has put toge...
Educational Activities
Other
During the Festival, there will be many activities offered for school-aged youth of the region in order to encourage them to be in contact with these artists in mask. Contact us fo...
Opening Ceremony
Festive events
Come dine with us at our supper and a cabaret, you will have the opportunity to meet with some of our invited artists in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere....
Sagodiwangowa et masque de pierre, de bois, de maïs et de peaux
Performance
Aataentsic Masques et Théâtre vous ouvre les portes de l’imaginaire et de la découverte de nos cultures très anciennes:
« Un témoignage de l’histoire du premier monde, un...
Lost Persons Area
Performance
A tragi-comedy which deals with aging and the presence of death. Three elderly people find themselves in a hospital where the only place to escape reality is in a sea of memories. ...
The Mi-Carême and its evolution
Conference
L’Isle-aux-Grues is one of the rare spaces where the tradition of Mi-Carême is carried on to this day. This seminar will allow us to discover this island and its archipelago and...
On est peu de choses
Performance
Three people without attachments and unfortunately inseparable, play the nasty game of friendship. Around an improvised bench, situations evolve, roles change, disasters multiply, ...
Dances from Asia: Topeng
Performance
Topeng Dance is a traditional masked dance of Bali, usually performed by men. The Balinese have a special reputation for their mastery of the art of mask, and many artists, especia...
Dances from Asia: The Goddess Durga
Performance
This dance originating from the region of Bengal describes the eternal struggle between the Goddess Durga and the Devil Mahisasur, a struggle which symbolizes triumph over evil. Th...
Le pas de masque
Performance
In Africa, the mask has always been closely related to rituals, often held secretly in the jungles by their initiators. Valued by Western culture but banned by the colonials, over ...
Mask work classes for actors
Workshop
INTENSIVE 35-HOUR WORKSHOP
Revisit the basics of the art of mask:
Deepen the understanding of the conscience of the body, the primary instrument of play, open up the ways to its p...
« Inanimates objects, do you have a soul ? » (Alphonse de Lamartine) : life of masks in Oceania
Conference
1) In Oceania, some societies create and use masks while others use tattooing instead. Can one find a relationship between mask and tattoos? Will the mask become equivalent to a ta...
Masks of the First Nations of the St. Lawrence Valley: History, creation and use
Conference
The presence of masks has been recorded in the history of the Iroquois and Algonquin tribes who were established along the shores of the St. Lawrence River. This seminar will explo...
Thinking of the mystique of the language of mask using an African example
Conference
The art of the first people of Africa believe that God or the creator of the world was the first Designer. Through masks depicting the fundamental nature of its creator, the Africa...
Masks, Ritual and Cure
Conference
Since the beginning of time, the mask has bee utilized as a healing therapeutic power and in initiation rites of passage in almost all civilizations. These masks were used to commu...
Mask – Ritual and Therapy
Workshop
For centuries, masks have been used to communicate messages and mark the passages of life. Each mask reveals fears, desires, strengths and unconscious realities of its creator. The...
Improv Masks
Other
This traditional improve evening with Brin du Vie, which happens the last Friday of every month will be held this time under the theme – well, obviously, Masks! Professionals and...
Parade and Masked Ball
Festive events
This is the celebration of the village! After having seen masks and heard all that has been said about them in all their shapes and sizes, everyone is invited to put their mask on ...
Press archives 2009
- Croire en ses rêves et laisser tomber les masquesLes Actualités - 13 novembre 2009
- Bilan "pétillant" pour le Festival international du masqueLa Nouvelle-L'Union - 5 novembre 2009
- Eshu fait sa comédieCamerpress - 20 juin 2009
- Le Festival du masque en photosLes Actualités - 10 juin 2009
- Éloge du Masqu'alorsLettre de lecteur, La Tribune - 27 mai 2009
- Masque alors!Voir Estrie - 21 mai 2009
- Masqu'alorsLes Actualités - 20 mai 2009
- Un festival du masque aux couleurs joyeuses et rythméesLa Tribune - 16 mai 2009
- Artists to display masks of the world at St. CamilleThe Record - 15 mai 2009
- Une première au Québec: un festival international du MasqueBulletin du CLD - Mai 2009
- Un premier Festival international du masque du QuébecLa Tribune - 28 mars 2009
Photos 2009
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