Specialties
Free on Thursday and 5$ on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The Darling Foundry is a visual art center, founded and directed by the non-profit arts organization, Quartier Ephemere, its mandate is to support the creation, production, and dissemination of contemporary artworks.
The Darling Foundry offers also an unique venue, given the nature of your event and the number of guests, two interior spaces will be at your disposal. Each space offers a multitude of possibilities for layouts and can adapt given the nature of your project (corporate event, general meeting, New Year celebration, wedding, cocktail, concert, shoot, etc.)
History
Established in 2002.
The Darling Foundry Visual Arts Centre aims to be an alternative, professional complex devoted to visual artists and their supporters. The first phase, officially opened June 20, 2002, was conceived by the architects In Situ (www.insitu.qc.ca).
The first gallery, at 500 m2, retains its strong industrial character and reflects In Situ's approach whereby the art displayed within the gallery must interact with its surroundings. The second gallery, much smaller at 180 m2, is more traditional, allowing the works to take center stage in the space.
Phase 2 contains 10 separate artists studios, 2 residential studios for visiting artists, and 5 production workshops, all of which encourage even more interaction between artists and add to the cultural dynamic of the Art Centre.
The Darling Foundry contains about 3500 m2 dedicated to the visual arts. This unique art centre plays a critical role in promoting art and culture in Montreal, Québec, Canada, and the rest of the world.