Ada X is a bilingual feminist artist-run centre engaged in exploration, creation, and critical reflection in media arts and digital culture. The centre supports the production and dissemination of work by women, trans, non-binary and queer artists. With the goals of making accessible, demystifying, equipping, questioning and creating, Ada X actively participates in the development of a digital democracy. Ada X hosts residencies, workshops, discussions, exhibitions, performances and educational activities. Founded in 1996, Studio XX became Ada X in 2020.

In progress

LES COURANTS : Soft Input

1 April 2023

educational activities exhibition
This exhibition is the seventh phase of Les courants, an introductory digital arts program for young people and families in Rivière-des-Prairies. Exhibition from April 1 to May 21 2023 At the Maison Pierre-Chartrand 8000 Boulevard Gouin E, Rivière-des-Prairies, Montreal Collaborators selina latour and pascale tétrault reunite for the… Read More

Slow Tech Publication

15 February 2023

community newsletter
Missed the Slow Tech publication launch? Order a copy! You can visit us during our opening hours to pick one up, or pay online and have it delivered to you. Link for purchase:  https://www.zeffy.com/fr-CA/ticketing/a9b1e0e7-3102-4e6a-ae84-9bfc17015ad0… Read More

Touch Tank | Hailey Guzik [DS4Y residency]

30 January 2023

artist residency
DS4Y Residency From January 30th to March 31st 2023 At Ada X During their residency at Ada X, Hailey Guzik will be continuing development on Touch Tank, a mixed-reality installation project that reflects upon experiences of coastal maritime landscape. Exploring how sensuous acts of looking, touching, and remembering… Read More

LES COURANTS : Dismantling your électroniques – Workshops – Lou Fozin

13 October 2022

educational activities
As part of the educational program Les courants, in the fall of 2022 a group of teens from the community centre Le Phare in Rivière-des-Prairies took part in digital arts workshops with Lou Fozin, hosted at the chalet in Armand Bombardier Park. Participants were introduced to the Dismantling your électroniques… Read More

Archive

Administrateur·trice·s recherché·e·s

15 February 2023

call
Ada X is looking for candidates to join its Board of Directors: we are looking for board members with expertise in finance, cultural organization management, and/or human resources. The candidates must have a familiarity with Montreal’s cultural scene and share the centre’s feminist and non-hierarchical values. Board members will be… Read More

Call for workshop proposals

14 February 2023

call
Do you have expertise in a specialized media arts software or technique? Would you like to put your teaching and knowledge transmission skills to good use? In collaboration with Services Québec, Ada X is looking for professional workshops projects to offer to artists, self-employed workers, or employees of cultural… Read More

In the name of Moon, I won’t forgive it | Ahreum Lee

25 January 2023

artist residency
Residency from January 25th to March 22nd, 2023 At Ada X During their residency at Ada X, Ahreum Lee will be developing In the name of Moon, I won’t forgive it, a workshop project for participants to create an accessory for daily micro-aggressions. The artist will create samples of… Read More

Residency Opportunity – DS4Y digital skills

13 January 2023

call
* Calling emerging artists Join Ada X for 2 months of open-ended artistic exploration! Develop your digital skills and artistic practice with feedback from an artistic mentor and professional training in VR/AR and video mapping. Residency dates: January 30 to March 31, 2023 Deadline to apply: January 25, 2023… Read More

Video Mapping: Video Integration in 3D Space

17 February 2023

workshop
With Allison Moore Friday, February 17th from 6pm to 9pm, Saturday, February 18th and Sunday, February 19th 2023 from 12pm to 6pm (15 hours total) 105$ (tax included) * 8 participants maximum Workshop given by a bilingual instructor At Ada X **SOLD OUT ->… Read More