This program is aimed at raising awareness among Montrealers of all ages about architecture and design in the Montréal Public Libraries Network, through activities, events and cultural mediation connected to architecture and design. Initiated and directed by Ville de Montréal’s Bureau du design, the program is presented in partnership with the Direction des bibliothèques and coordinated by the organization kumulus expériences créatives.
- To raise awareness among Montrealers of all ages about architecture and design in the Montréal Public Libraries Network
- To help showcase and involve up-and-coming Montreal designers and architects
- To energize and enrich the cultural offering and programming of libraries
- To forge ties between libraries, schools and the architecture and design community in Montréal
Up to a maximum of $65,000 (raised to 98 000 $) may be apportioned among the selected proposals. The purpose of the financing is to defray part or all of the costs associated with a project. The maximum funding available per library is $6,500.
Eligible costs: professional or technical fees, printing and supporting materials, permanent or temporary furniture required for the project, supplies, transportation costs, rental of audiovisual equipment, acquisitions/purchases of documents, etc.
Ineligible costs: salaries, entertainment and hospitality expenses (food, beverages)
Funding terms: 100% at the start of the project
Refund: In the event that the real costs of the project are lower than the financial assistance provided, the difference must be refunded to the Bureau du design.
This call for projects is aimed at Montréal boroughs and public libraries interested in organizing, between June 15, 2016 and March 31, 2017, one or several one-time or recurring citizen awareness activities related to the objectives defined above.
- Talk, lecture or conference featuring an up-and-coming designer or architect
- Architectural guided tours
- Co-programming or co-creation workshops
- In-house project (behind-the-scenes look at a project: communicate/present the development stages of a library renovation, expansion or construction project)
- Production of an audio guide
- Screening of films/documentaries on architecture and design
- Workshop: build a scale model related to architecture and design
- Scavenger hunt/rally in the library using a building plan
- Acquisition or showcasing of collections and works (books, magazines, digital documents, objects, furniture, etc.)
- Production of an exhibition
- Awareness activities about architecture and design in collaboration with (grade school or high school) students from the neighbourhood
- Design and manufacture of furniture, planning of a dedicated area, etc.
The Bureau du design has made available a form containing all the information required by the Selection Committee to evaluate a project. To access the form, click on the «Related Documentation» link above.
The duly completed form must be emailed no later than May 31, 2016, to: @email
Subject: Call for Projects 2016–2017 – Libraries
Attention: Gabrielle Tardif, Project Manager
kumulus expériences créatives is there to coach and guide you through the process, from preparing your application file to hosting your activity.
Contact Gabrielle Tardif at 514-466-2504
- Launch of the call for projects: March 15, 2016
- Information session: April 14, 2016, 10:00 a.m. - noon
- Deadline for submitting a proposal: May 31, 2016
- Selection committee/evaluation of proposals: June 7, 2016
- Announcement of selected proposals: June 14, 2016
- Deadline for completing the project: March 30, 2017
- Deadline for submitting the activity report: 30 days after completion
- Richard Adam, Chef de division, Programme RAC, Service de la culture/Direction des bibliothèques, Ville de Montréal
- Sophie Charlebois, Architecte, Service de la culture/Division du développement culturel, Ville de Montréal
- Louise Lapointe, Chef de division, Programmes et services aux arrondissements-Bibliothèques, Service de la culture/Direction des bibliothèques, Ville de Montréal
- Marie Martel, Conseillère en ressources documentaires, Service de la culture/Direction des Bibliothèques, Ville de Montréal
- Anne-Claire Richard, founding member, kumulus expériences créatives
- Sophie Tanguay, Coordination des activités, relations et ententes avec la Ville de Montréal, ministère de la Culture et des Communications
Observer : Marie-Josée Lacroix, Design Commissionner, Head of the Ville de Montréal's Bureau du design
Manager : Sylvie Champeau, Counselor, control and management analysis for the Ville de Montréal's Bureau du design and Economic Development Service
- Involvement (established collaboration) or showcasing of up-and-coming Montréal designers and architects (max. 10 years in practice)
- Compliance of the project with the program’s objectives
- Exemplary nature of the project (ability to inspire other libraries to do something similar)
- Execution guarantees (project feasibility, structure, timeline, scope and complexity, budget)
- Community outreach
- Originality
Overall, the selection will also take into account a fair distribution of projects according to:
- Type (workshop, exhibition, guided tour, valorization of architectural/design book collections, etc.)
- Involvement of professionals and disciplines (interior design, urban design, industrial design, graphic design, architecture, landscape architecture, etc.)
- Location on the territory of Montréal
- Target audience
At a loss for ideas?
In mid-April, the kumulus expériences créatives coaches is organizing an information and networking session on April 14, 2016 at the St-Leonard Library, with up-and-coming designers for those interested in taking part in this program. Register by April 6 at [email protected].
For all questions regarding this call for projects, please contact:
Gabrielle Tardif, Project Manager
kumulus expériences créatives
191 Mozart Street West, Suite 4, Montréal, QC H2S 1C6
514-466-2504
