Students’ work displayed between sea and stars at Old Port exhibit
photo by rob maguire
The first edition of the International Festival Expo Art - Montreal 2006, held over three days in August, was attended by hundreds of people looking to find the latest art by the hottest emerging artists.
Stalls set up along the Jacques-Cartier Pier at the Old Port displayed paintings, sculptures and photographs from as far away as Africa.
Sarah Butler, a recent anthropology student and now graduate student in fine arts, is interested in contrast. One of her works was divided evenly between two different black and white photographs. For her, Expo Art was a rewarding opportunity to gain exposure, make sales, and meet other ambitious students.
Expo Art is intended to become an annual festival of international arts and culture.