Produit Rrien CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
We are currently open to project proposals for our 2027 programming.
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Artists wishing to present work at Produit Rien are invited to submit a short bio, an artist statement outlining conceptual and material lines of research, a project description (200 words), and 10–15 images (or time-based media links).
Produit Rien prioritizes experimental, interdisciplinary and research-driven practices. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis. Please note that we review proposals starting April 1st.
It is important to note that the artists are responsible for installing and sitting their exhibitions.
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Produit Rien is located in the building formerly known as “Produits alimentaires Oriental(e) Food Products“, a tofu manufacturer in Montréal’s Alexandra–Marconi district. Once a site of food production, the space now supports artistic production and exhibitions.
In 2019, Paul Litherland and Karen Trask purchased a small building on Marconi Street, with the intention of creating studio spaces. Originally home to Montreal’s first tofu production company, the building was transformed into three separate studio spaces.
Realizing that maintaining the front-facing studio as a private workspace would be financially unsustainable, they chose instead to open it to other artists on a short-term basis, allowing the space to engage directly with the street and the neighbourhood.
Searching for a name, Paul and Karen removed some letters from the original tofu factory sign above the door: Produits Alimentaires Oriental(e) Inc became Produit Rien.
Produit Rien’s first exhibition, All or Nothing / Tout ou rien, opened in April 2020 during the COVID lockdown. Curated by Donald Goodes, the duo exhibition of Trask and Litherland’s work, marked the space’s slow opening, welcoming guests individually or in pairs.
Since its opening, Produit Rien has welcomed over 80 different projects spanning visual arts, experimental music, performances, poetry readings, book launches and community initiatives. Notably, Voisiner / Neighbouring, a group exhibition featuring professional and amateur artists living within a 400-metre radius of the space. Fifty-two artists contributed seventy-five works, installed salon-style throughout the gallery.
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Selection Process
Produit Rien operates as an independent, self-funded space. Exhibitions are selected through a curatorial review process, and dates are scheduled according to calendar availability. Once confirmed, the space is made available on a rental basis, with terms established in relation to the scope and duration of each project. Produit Rien does not take commission on artwork sales.
As the space does not receive public funding for programming, rental fees directly support operational and maintenance costs. Standard exhibition rentals are typically fourteen days.
Subject to scheduling, Produit Rien also welcomes workshops, performances, readings, and other short-format events.
Longer-term rentals may be considered depending on availability.
Artists are encouraged to seek external funding where possible, and letters of support can be provided for grant applications.
Submissions are accepted via email: info@produitrien.com
deadline: ongoing
more info: https://produitrien.com/
