A Fresh Vision for Mois Multi
The upcoming edition of the Mois Multi festival will feature a new creative direction under artist Carol-Ann Belzil-Normand. She takes over the programming duties from Christian Lapointe, who served as commissioner for the festival’s two most recent iterations.
Belzil-Normand is no newcomer to the organization. She has been a member of the Recto-Verso artistic committee since 2024. In that capacity, she worked alongside Christian Lapointe and Mélanie Bédard to evaluate artist residencies and international exchange applications. During the most recent festival, she also facilitated discussion sessions with participating artists.
Carol-Ann Belzil-Normand’s own creative practice is remarkably diverse. She works across poetry, sound art, performance, installations, and ceramics, and is currently pursuing a doctorate in animation film and literature.
How Hybrid Art Forms are Shaping Festival Trends
The future of festival programming, according to Belzil-Normand, lies in “hybridity.” She emphasizes the importance of how different artistic forms communicate and merge. Her recent experience attending the Festival TransAmériques (FTA) and the OFFTA in Montreal has already begun to influence her approach for the next Mois Multi.
While the festival is scheduled for the winter of 2027, the new programmer is already considering thematic explorations. She intends to focus on “different affects,” seeking to balance humor and joy with more dramatic and tragic elements. This emotional spectrum is intended to challenge the audience while maintaining the “irreverent and unusual” character that has defined the festival since its inception.
Strengthening Collaborative Networks
A core priority for the upcoming edition is the consolidation of collaborative richness within the arts community. Belzil-Normand aims to deepen partnerships with local institutions, including the artist centers at the Méduse complex, neighborhood theaters, and the City of Québec.
Expanding International Reach
Beyond local partnerships, the festival plans to look outward. Belzil-Normand has identified the international component as a key area for growth, aiming to connect with new collaborators from abroad. This strategy aligns with the festival’s historical commitment to fostering dialogue between diverse actors in the artistic landscape.
Follow the Recto-Verso portal for updates regarding the upcoming call for submissions. Belzil-Normand plans to open the recruitment process for artists in the near future.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is the new programmer for Mois Multi?
Carol-Ann Belzil-Normand has been appointed as the guest programmer, succeeding Christian Lapointe. - What is the background of the new programmer?
She is a multidisciplinary artist with over 15 years of experience in the Québec arts scene and has been a member of the Recto-Verso artistic committee since 2024. - When is the next Mois Multi festival?
The festival is currently scheduled to take place in the winter of 2027. - What themes will the new programmer explore?
Belzil-Normand intends to explore a range of “affects,” focusing on the interplay between humor, joy, and tragic or dramatic emotional themes.
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