CHENGHUAI ART & CULTURE ASSOCIATION

Make Art World More Accessible

The purpose of Cheng Huai is to give university students who are interested in working in the art industry an opportunity to showcase art, gain experience, and learn about potential career avenues. We do this by hosting art exhibitions, career fairs, professional lectures, and other networking-style events.

WHO WE ARE

ChengHuai Art & Culture Association

Cheng Huai was founded in 2017 by a diverse group of McGill students and young professionals.

The non-profit organization is based in Montreal, Canada and aims to support emerging and interdisciplinary practices across the fields of art, technology, and entrepreneurship in response to the changing nature of contemporary aesthetics.

The purpose of Cheng Huai is to give university students who are interested in working in the art industry an opportunity to showcase art, gain experience, and learn about potential career avenues. We will do this by hosting art exhibitions, career fairs, professional lectures, and other networking-style events.

Recent Activities

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Mid-Autumn Chinese Brushwork Painting Workshop

The Cheng Huai Arts and Culture Association, in partnership with the McGill Students Chinese Brush Arts Club (MSCBAC), organize a Mid-Autumn Festival-themed Chinese brushwork workshop on McGill's Lower Field! Led by the talented MSCBAC arts coordinators—Zhengyuan Gao, Mingjun Xu, and Wukai Jiang—participants will have the choice to learn either calligraphy or traditional figurative painting. In Chinese tradition, we will also be serving tea at the event!

Time:
September 24, 2021
Location:
McGill University Lower Field
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Trivia Night - Valentine's themed

A Valentine's Day themed trivia night hosted online. The questions focused on the art world and pop culture. Winner prizes including a print from local fine arts photographer Merill Bobotis, and a $10 gift card to Café Névé.

Time:
February 13, 2021
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Artists Panel Talk: A Conversation On Resistance

A conversation with three artists, Maliciouz, Eddy Firmin and Adi for a panel discussion on the theme of "resistance"

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March 7, 2021
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Art Finance

In collaboration with McGill Bankers in Asia(MBIA), Cheng Huai organized the very first art finance case competition Art Investing — Millennium Approach on Valuation Strategy in McGill University. The purpose of the case is to explore the potential of financial analysts in demonstrating their professionally in analyzing auction data. The result of case competition is inspiring in providing a millennium approach in balancing the value of artwork from art historical perspectives as well as the financial perspectives.

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October 1, 2017
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Art Journée

The name “Journée”, inspired from the word “Soirée”, means a morning social gathering for conversation. Cheng Huai wants to create a relaxing and open environment to promote art education and interest in contemporary arts. Past Journée events include: 1) Guided Tour in MMFA: Western Art History in a Nutshell 2) Discussion Panel: MoMA Collection Highlights.

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November 25, 2017
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VIRTUAL EXHIBITION

Through The Looking Glass

From the studios of independent artists and students from all over Canada and China, we are proud to deliver a complete, virtual, gallery visit experience that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home.

Artist-Writer Pairing Program

The purpose of our pairing program is to foster relationships between Montréal contemporary artists and art history students.

Students in our program write articles about local artists to be displayed on our website, allowing for students to gain non-academic writing and publishing experiences and for artists to have their work promoted.

If you are a university student who want to gain publishing experience

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If you are an artist in need of a bigger spotlight
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Community-Building Artistry with Carlos Salamanca
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The Figural and the Fantastical: A Glimpse into the Art World of Brent Cleveland
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The Art of Surveillance: A Conversation with Tristan Lajarrige
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Through the Folds; A Peak into Florencia Sosa Rey’s World
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A Discussion with Viviane Brodeur: The Dichotomy of Nostalgia and Change
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On Existence, or How Art Embodies Life Itself
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Reimagining Community: A Conversation With Quang Hai Nguyen
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A 3D World; Insight into Mathieu DeBlois’ La Géométrie des Souvenirs
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Se plier à la matière: discussion avec Jean-François Roy
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Between Memory and Dream: A Look at Jihane Mossalim’s Portraits
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"LET'S EAT" - SELF DISCOVERY THROUGH PERFORMANCE: A CONVERSATION WITH JOLIZ DELA PEÑA
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"LET'S EAT" - SELF DISCOVERY THROUGH PERFORMANCE: A CONVERSATION WITH JOLIZ DELA PEÑA
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"LET'S EAT" - SELF DISCOVERY THROUGH PERFORMANCE: A CONVERSATION WITH JOLIZ DELA PEÑA
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Art History Internship Database

As art history students, we understand that it can often be difficult to find an internship in a museum, gallery, non-profit, or other art institution that can help explore potential career avenues and gain professional experience.

In order to make the search for art internships easier, we have compiled a list of opportunities all over the world, including internships in curation, conservation, and more, for students interested in entering the professional art world. We have also included resources like helpful websites, youtube channels, and podcasts.

Join ChengHuai Community

As art history students, we understand that it can often be difficult to find an internship in a museum, gallery, non-profit, or other art institution that can help explore potential career avenues and gain professional experience.

In order to make the search for art internships easier, we have compiled a list of opportunities all over the world, including internships in curation, conservation, and more, for students interested in entering the professional art world. We have also included resources like helpful websites, youtube channels, and podcasts.

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