CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: 
Emerging artists working in any medium, and who are based in Quebec, are invited to submit to the YES Pop-up Exhibition series titled WHAT THE POP! This series is designed to showcase your work while helping you develop new skills to monetize your art.
 
WHEN & WHERE?
Three pop-up exhibitions, each showcasing a different group of artists, will take place in three different Montreal neighborhoods: Saturday August 10th, 17th & 24th; in the Plateau, Old Port & Verdun. The exhibitions will be preceded by a mandatory training session on pop-up logistics (Monday, July 15th), and an optional training session on making sales (Monday, July 22nd). Both training sessions can be attended in person or online.
 
WHAT IS A POP-UP?
Pop-up exhibitions emerged in the last decade out of a need for increased accessibility to art and art spaces, all with a Do-It-Yourself philosophy. A pop-up is a short-term, non-traditional exhibition, held in a temporary and often alternative location, and can take on many forms.
 
WHY WOULD I WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN A POP-UP?
Generally, pop-ups seek to help artists:

YES is a not-for-profit organization that provides English-language support services to help artists, entrepreneurs and job seekers succeed in Quebec. We encourage people of diverse backgrounds (such as people of colour, aboriginal people, persons living with disabilities, members of the LGBTQAI+ communities, and other cultural communities) to apply and take this opportunity to highlight diversity in their application.
 
HOW CAN I APPLY?

Please note, if selected, you will be exhibiting at ONE of the following dates/locations: 
Saturday, August 10: WIP. 3487 St Laurent Blvd, Montreal, QC H2Y 3T6
Saturday, August 17: Café Des Arts, 350 St Paul St E, Montreal, QC H2Y 1H4
Saturday, August 24: Church of the Epiphany, 4322 Wellington St., Verdun, QC H4G 1W4

If you participated in the 2018 edition of What the Pop!, we encourage you to re-submit your application for the 2019 edition.