Montreal Pagan Resource Centre presents: Pagan Art Expo 2010

The Montreal Pagan Resource Centre (MPRC) is proud to host Montreal’s first Pagan Art Exposition. Our goal is to showcase artistic work created by pagan artists from our community, but also to give these artists a venue in which they can present their work to a larger audience.

The art exposition will be held above the MPRC space on the 3rd floor (1928 Ste. Catherine Street West) from Friday April 23rd to Sunday April 25th, 2010.

The artwork can reflect pagan themes, but this is not a requirement. In the spirit of promoting artists within our pagan community, we are looking to work with artists who themselves follow a pagan spiritualistic path.

We must receive your application no later than April 12th 2010. You can submit your completed application, along with your $20 processing fee, to Le Melange Magique (1928 Ste. Catherine Street West).

You can download a copy of the application from here: Word Document // Adobe PDF

Roles and Responsibilities

• All artistic submissions will be reviewed by a jury that consists of MPRC volunteers. The MPRC jury reserves the right to choose the art works as they see fit. The MPRC jury will NOT select art that promotes violence or hatred of any kind.
• All artwork must be delivered to the exposition space by the artist on April 23rd and must be removed from the exposition space by April 25th.
• All art work must be ready for display.
• All pieces must be firmly attached to a base.
• For three-dimensional pieces, we suggest that the artist provide proper display supports.
• IMPORTANT: Artists are responsible to insure their own art works.  The MPRC is NOT responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged works.

Application Fees and Sales
The MPRC is asking for a $20 processing fee per artist who wishes to submit their work for the Art Exposition. If the artist’s work is not retained for the exposition, the artist will be refunded their $20.

The MPRC requires 10% of any sales made during the Art Exposition, which is to be collected at the end of the exposition (Sunday April 25th).

Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact us at mprccrpm@gmail.com.

The image (entitled Pierre de Lune) was painted by the fabulous Segolene Gautier and used with permission.

Divine Relief was a huge success!

Divine Relief, the fund-raising event for Haitian relief, was held today on the 3rd floor of Melange Magique from 12pm to 4pm. This event was sponsored by Montreal Diviners, Catharine Allan, in conjunction with the MPRC and sponsored by Le Melange Magique.

In just four hours, the event raised over $1300, which was given to the Red Cross. Thanks to a commitment from the Canadian government to match any donation amount made to the Red Cross, this increases our donation to over $2600!

The Montreal Pagan Resource Centre itself contributed $65 by selling duplicate books from the community library. The MPRC was also able to contribute $200 on behalf of the Montreal Pagan Community.

Thanks to all who supported this event!

Yule Fair 2009: December 5th and 6th

It's coming! It's coming once again! The MPRC and Melange Magique are proud to announce that the 2009 edition of the Montreal Yule Fair will be taking place on December 5th and 6th on the floor above the Melange Magique (1928 Ste. Catherine Street).

There will be vendors, workshops, lectures, storytelling, and a public Yule ritual led by the MPRC's president Hobbes (on Sunday, December 6th, 6pm). Invited guests include:

Dr. Brendan Myers
Arin Murphy-Hiscock
Judika Illes
Robyn Stroll
T. Scarlet Jory
Rob St. Martin
and many more!

So please save the December 5th and 6th dates and we'll see you at the Yule Fair 2009!

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EVENT: Montreal Witches Ball 2009

Montreal Witches Masquerade Ball 2009
Bal masqué des sorcières de Montréal 2009
Friday, October 30th 2009
vendredi, 30 octobre, 2009
6pm - 1am
Visit the Facebook Event page!
See the poster!

6870, rue de Terrebonne, NDG
Vendome metro > 105 West/ouest until/jusqu'a Rosedale ,
walk North on until/ marche nord jusqu'a Terrbonne (2 blocks/coins de rue)

Samhain ritual/rituel (free/gratuit) : 6:30pm (18 years/ans +)
Celebration 8pm (open to all/ouvert à tous)

Tickets sold at/Billets en vente à:
Melange Magique
1928 Ste. Catherine Ouest
$10 ticket/billet, $12 at the door/à la porte

Outdoor Celtic labyrinth: open to all!
Labyrinthe celtique extèrieur: ouvert à tous!

Wear your wildest masks!/Porter vos masques le plus fantastiques!
Music spun by DJ / Musique par DJ
Bring your drums!/Apporter vos djembés!
Event is alcohol-free/Evenement sans-alcohole

Sponsored by/Presenté par:
Montreal Pagan Resource Centre
Centre de Resources Paienne de Montréal
www.paganuinverse.com/mprc/

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Questions asked and answered
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Q. Is this being held in someone's house?

This event is taking place in a hall in a community centre in NDG. The hall's capacity is 300 people and has a small kitchen where drinks and munchies will be sold during the evening.

Q .Should I bring food, drinks, or anything alcoholic?

Nope. Just bring your entry fee and some money to buy softdrinks, water, coffee, tea, or munchies. There is nothing alcoholic being sold at this event.

Q. Can I pay for my tickets by calling Melange Magique and using my credit card?

To purchase your tickets in advance, you need to go to Melange Magique in person and pay for them in person. If you pick them up at the door, it's an extra 2 dollars. But don't worry... there's lots of room for everyone.

Q. Are there prizes to be won?

There will be a few door prizes drawn throughout the night.

Celtic Lectures in March 2009

Celtic Paganism
March 17, 7:30pm to 9pm
Presenter: Robyn Stroll

Are the 'old ways' still alive? This discussion will explore how many of the older Celtic traditions are expressed in modern practices today. Celtic deities are often venerated by those seeking to reconnect their spirituality with the land, as are many of the practices and rites of worship. Are these neo-pagans really following the old faiths, or re-inventing them?

Join us to share your opinions and to explore whether or not the old ways are really still alive.
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Women and Celtic Spirituality
March 24 7:30pm to 9pm
Presenter: Sonya Ocampo-Gooding

A Sheela-na-gig is an enigmatic medieval figure that is seen by some as an early feminist image and by others as an object of male oppression. This presentation will discuss the image of the "Sheela", its origins, and its role as a source of spiritual inspiration in the landscape of Ireland past.

The Sheela in the Killinaboy Church of County Clare will be considered in detail. A broader connection will also be explored between the Sheela and the "Mother Goddess" as a universal figure in various cultures of the world.

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Both lectures are being held at:

The Anglican Church of St. Columba
4020 Hingston Avenue
(corner Notre-Dame-de-Grace Ave)
Montreal, Quebec
(514) 486-1753
mrogers@montreal.anglican.ca