MONTREAL, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 – Quartier Éphémère, the non-profit organization that manages Fonderie Darling, welcomes Jade Boivin as Director of Development and Public Relations and Clara Déry as Director of Operations and Administration, respectively. Their appointments confirm the creation of the executive committee that will support General and Artistic Director MillyA. Dery in her role as leader for the future of the organization.
After a period of expansion marked by the completion of major projects and significant growth in its team since 2018, Fonderie Darling is entering a phase of consolidation and promotion of its historical identity. The creation of these two new roles within the management committee is a significant lever for the organization, which is equipping itself with the means to strengthen its impact in the service of an innovative and ambitious vision of contemporary art.
"Over the past year, Quartier Éphémère has undertaken a significant effort to transfer knowledge and preserve institutional memory to ensure the succession and sustainability of its actions following the departure of its founder. These moments of organizational transition call for celebrating the legacy, of course, but above all, they invite us to look to the future. I know that with their expertise and sensitivity, Clara and Jade have a lot to offer in terms of implementing our vision of innovation and sustainability." – Milly A. Dery, General and Artistic Director.
ABOUT
Fonderie Darling (FD) is a contemporary art centre founded and managed by the non-profit organization Quartier Éphémère (QE). Its mandate is to support the creation, production, and dissemination of contemporary art through exhibitions, public programs, international residencies, and workshops for Montreal artists. This singular model, unique in Canada, which supports artists from the production to the dissemination of their works, has enabled FD to establish itself as a key player in the Canadian artistic ecosystem and to be recognized as a crossroads between local and international art scenes.
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