Montréal, arts interculturels (MAI) is a multidisciplinary arts space that thrives on dialogue, diversity, and experimentation. Since its founding in 1999, MAI has been a catalyst for intercultural exchange, offering a platform for artists across disciplines—dance, theatre, visual and media arts, spoken word, and more—to explore the intersections of culture, identity, and artistic form.
More than just a presenter, MAI is an incubator for emerging and established artists, particularly those from Indigenous, racialized, LGBTQ2S+, and differently abled communities. Its Complices mentorship program provides tailored support, while its Public + initiative fosters engagement beyond the gallery and stage, connecting artists with audiences in meaningful ways.
Housed in Milton Park, MAI offers a theatre, a gallery, rehearsal spaces, and a café, all designed to encourage creative exchange. Neither an institution nor an artist-run centre, MAI operates in the in-between, where hybridity flourishes and the boundaries of contemporary art are constantly redefined.
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