Montreal, March 24, 2014 Soirée Porcelaine

 Montreal, March 24, 2014
Soirée Porcelaine : Darling Foundry Fundraiser and 20 th anniversary of
Quartier Éphémère
Dear Friends,
The Darling Foundry is pleased to invite you to its annual fundraiser and 20th anniversary of
Quartier Éphémère, the organization that founded it, on Wednesday, May 21st.
Soirée Porcelaine reflects the delicacy and the fragility of an organization that has withstood the
test of time, thanks to the know-how and commitment of its team, artists and members. This
celebration also marks the 20th anniversary of Quartier Éphémère, the pioneering organization
uniquely situated in the heart of this community, which continues to forge a dynamic and unifying
vision between you, our supporters and our audience.
On this occasion, we invite you to join us at the Darling Foundry to celebrate:
20 years of cutting-edge artistic exploration and cultural achievement;
20 years of civic and community involvement, making culture a social priority;
20 years of growth, thanks to your unwavering support that allows us to stand firm in the face of
any unforeseen circumstances.
You will have exclusive access to the studios of all artists-in-residence and the artists will be in
attendance to personally welcome you. You can also enjoy previews of two exhibitions by
international artists Dora Garcia (Spain), who will exhibit a video installation, and Christina Zurfluh
(Switzerland), who will mount a painting exhibition.
Governors Nathalie Bondil Directrice et Conservatrice en chef Musée des Beaux-­‐Arts de Montréal Clément Demers Directeur général Quartier International de Montréal Maurice Forget Avocat-­‐conseil Fasken Martineau Phyllis Lambert Directeur fondateur et Président du conseil des fiduciaires Centre Canadien d’Architecture Caroline Andrieux Fondatrice et Directrice artistique Quartier Éphémère/Fonderie Darling A unique cocktail dinner designed and orchestrated by Hubert Marsolais and Claude Pelletier of
the restaurant Le Serpent, which has newly opened in the Darling Foundry, will begin at 6 PM. Our
infamous dance party, open to the general public from 8 PM, will follow this event.
Your personal and financial contribution is essential to preserve the continuity of our mission,
which is to foster the creation, production, and dissemination of cutting-edge visual arts. Your
collaboration remains absolutely vital. To show your support, you may purchase different
categories of tickets of which you will find details enclosed.
You may purchase a Terracotta Figurine ticket, or acquire an exclusive limited edition by
purchasing a Porcelain Doll ticket or a Pottery Dog ticket. You may also opt for a Vaisselier group
ticket, ideal for allowing employees or friends to attend. We look forward to hosting you and your
guests with pleasure, so book your evening with us now!
Please join us on May 21 to give Quartier Éphémère renewed momentum for the next 20 years.
We thank you in advance for your support of the arts and culture!
Board of Directors Président, Richard Clare, Avocat associé, Fasken Martineau Vice-­‐Président, Marc-­‐Brian Chamberland, Directeur Principal Relations publiques, Marketing Mouvement, Desjardins, Trésorier, Frédéric Jacques, CPA, C.A., McKinsey & Co. Secrétaire, Nicolas Lachance, artiste Administrateurs : Caroline Andrieux, Fondatrice et Directrice artistique, Quartier Éphémère/Fonderie Darling; Howard Davies, Architecte, Atelier Big City; Alexandre David, artiste; Diana Nemiroff, commissaire et auteure; Klaus Scherübel, artiste; Joël Thibert, urbaniste On behalf of the Governors
Caroline Andrieux
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Richard Clare