Organizer Information
Produit Rien is an independent, artist-run project space located at 6909 rue Marconi in the Mile-Ex neighbourhood of Montreal, Quebec, housed in a former tofu factory (its name comes from the ghost signage of "Produit Oriental," the building's previous tenant). Launched in 2020 by artists Paul Litherland and Karen Trask, the roughly 52.5 m² space operates as a self-financed, non-commercial gallery that runs monthly exhibitions, experimental workshops, and community-led events without receiving public funding for its programming. Its independence and lack of public subsidy directly shape its model: rental fees from exhibiting artists and organizers cover the space's operating and maintenance costs.
Title & Description
Produit Rien — Submissions
Produit Rien invites artists to submit proposals for exhibitions at its Montreal project space, with a stated priority on experimental, interdisciplinary, and research-driven practices. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, with review of new files beginning April 1st. Selected exhibitions are scheduled according to calendar availability and made available to the artist on a rental basis, with terms set according to the scope and duration of each project; Produit Rien takes no commission on the sale of works. Beyond exhibitions, the space also hosts workshops, performances, readings, and other short-term events, and can consider longer-term rentals depending on availability.
Categories
- Interdisciplinary Arts
- Research
- Visual Arts
- Installation
- Performance
- Multimedia
- Craft
Eligibility
- Open to artists working in experimental, interdisciplinary, and research-driven practices
- No nationality, career-stage, or identity-based restrictions stated in the source
- Selected artists are responsible for the installation and supervision (sitting) of their own exhibition
Program Benefits & Awards
- Access to a 52.5 m² (565 sq ft) ground-floor gallery space with adjustable track lighting, natural light, and 20.1 m of available wall space
- Storage space available on request
- Ceiling-mounted projector mount, 2 Roland MA-12 powered speakers with 1/4-inch inputs, basic tool kit, extension cords, shared kitchenette, Wi-Fi, and 8 electrical outlets
- 24/7 access to the space during the rental period
- 90 minutes of technical support by appointment (additional support available for an added fee)
- Promotion of the exhibition via Produit Rien's social media channels, mailing list, press relations, and online archive
- No commission taken on any sale of artworks
- Letters of support can be provided to help artists apply for external/grant funding
Application Fee
None
How to Apply?
Email: info@produitrien.com
Key Dates
- File review begins: 1 April (annually)
- Application Deadline: Ongoing
Location
6909 rue Marconi, Mile-Ex, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Additional Details
- Standard exhibition rentals typically run fourteen days; longer-term rentals may be considered depending on availability
- Exhibitions are selected through a curatorial evaluation process, with dates set based on calendar availability
- Artists are encouraged to apply for external funding where possible, and Produit Rien can provide letters of support for grant applications
- Downloadable floor plans with exact wall measurements are available on request