{"id":7915,"date":"2025-02-27T15:19:32","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T19:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topo.art\/?p=7915"},"modified":"2025-06-26T12:33:27","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T16:33:27","slug":"fermeture-temporaire-du-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topo.art\/en\/fermeture-temporaire-du-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"TOPO strikes a pause"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Temporary closure from Monday 3 March to Monday 21 April 2025<\/span><\/h2>

As reported in the media, the situation of artist-run centres and a host of cultural organisations is facing a headwind of prejudice about arts funding. -<\/em> TOPO is taking a break from operations and showcasing an exhibition of posters* produced by the Common Front for the Arts, as well as a number of press articles that demonstrate the fragility of many cultural organisations.<\/p>

As detailed in a recent study on the reality of artist-run centres carried out by the INRS** for the RCAAQ***, inadequate funding has a serious impact on staff retention. This precarious outlook is forcing our small team to find a better life elsewhere, and forcing us to continually train new staff so that we can offer a cutting-edge service that lives up to our contractual commitments.<\/p>

That said, TOPO returns towards the end of April with a vitrine exhibition by Pascale T\u00e9treault, a new series of virtual encounters with writers from Canada's Francophonie, and a number of other initiatives focusing on the digital management of artistic archives.<\/p>

* Graphic design: Cl\u00e9ment de Gaulejac
** Institut National de Recherche Scientifique | link to the study<\/a>
*** Regroupement des centres d’artistes autog\u00e9r\u00e9s du Qu\u00e9bec | reseauartactuel.org<\/a><\/p>

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How can you support us?<\/span><\/h3>

The best way to support us is to become a member of the centre.<\/p>

Becoming a member of TOPO means supporting not only the centre, but also independent creation in the digital arts.<\/p>

Membership costs CAD$25 per year (taxes included), with no obligation to renew.<\/p>

Members benefits<\/span><\/h4>