Galerie Mission Old Brewery
The cafeteria in the Webster Pavilion is home to the Galerie Mission Old Brewery.
More than a cafeteria
The cafeteria walls are decorated with original artwork that is admired by Old Brewery Mission clients, staff and volunteers.
The Galerie Mission Old Brewery, previously called Galerie Carlos, is the brainchild of Carlos Anglarill. A longtime counsellor at the Old Brewery Mission, he took on the role of curator of our art gallery when it opened in 2009. The gallery was named in his honour in 2016 when it moved into the cafeteria.
The Galerie is part of an approach aimed at offering dignity and respect to the spaces frequented by people experiencing homelessness.
Reconstructed
Reconstructed is a collection of mixed-media works created by neurodivergent artists that explores the intersection of art history and the absence of neurodivergent individuals from the timelines of art movements. Neurodivergence refers to individuals on the autism spectrum or, more broadly, to those whose cognitive processing diverges from the typical patterns observed in most individuals.
Works in the collection are by Antoine Chu, Matthew Brotherwood, Norine Gabriel, Victoria McIntosh, Ellis Nassef-Goldsmith, Jessica Teixeira-Pinto, Lisa Potter, Reda Safieddine and Jonathan Pepin. The program's teacher/facilitator is Anna Persichilli, affiliated with WAGAR.
Past exhibitions
Every year, half a dozen artists show their work at Galerie Mission Old Brewery, where it is enjoyed by staff and clients alike.
Our curators
Bob Venafro’s’ journey from the health system to the corporate world and eventually to retirement and as Curator of the Mission Old Brewery Gallery reflects a rich tapestry of experiences.
Bob's background in both the healthcare system and the corporate world provides him with a unique perspective that is invaluable in his role as a Curator. His understanding of both the human condition and the intricacies of organizational structures could inform his approach to curating exhibitions that are not only aesthetically enriching but also socially conscious and inclusive.
Prior to being accepted as the Volunteer Curator of Mission Old Brewery Bob's engagement with the homeless at Acceuil Bonneau in Old Montreal brought to his attention the wealth of energy, industry, and above all the creativity that resides in those we treat as invisible.
His dedication to his art, as evidenced by his five solo exhibitions and selection for showcases like Artothèque at Stewart Hall, speaks to his skill and passion.
Jessica Brouder is an Irish Canadian visual artist, curator and art educator living and working in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal. She holds an MFA in Medium and Material Based Art (Textiles) from the National Academy of the Arts in Oslo (Norway), an MA in Fine Art from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London (England), and a BFA in Fine Art (Painting) from Limerick School of Art and Design (Ireland).
Jessica Brouder has participated in many exhibitions in Europe and North America since 2003. Brouder has been awarded several prizes, grants and residencies including from the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec/Conseil des arts de Montreal, the Canada Council and the Norwegian Arts Council.