Useful
Information

My First Biennale

To encourage emerging artists and companies as well as diversity, My First Biennale offers six artists and/or companies who are participating in the CINARS Biennale for the first time an opportunity to learn more about the nuts and bolts of international markets.

These companies receive a training session prior to the event, a registration badge, a space in the collective booth located in the exhibition hall, and one hour of coaching after the event.

Come meet these new professionals at the My First Biennale collective booth #229.

Project organized in partnership with DAM (Diversité artistique Montréal) and ELAN (English-Language Arts Network).

Event Partners

Information coming soon.

Advertising opportunities & Partnerships

The CINARS Biennale offers different advertising opportunities and partnerships that provide exposure for artistic companies and organizations that wish to stand out from the rest of the participants during and after the event. Many opportunities suited for all budgets.

Click HERE to discover all the advertising opportunities.

Click HERE to discover the partnerships opportunities.

For more information:
Communication agent
+1 514 842 5866 #24
adjcom@cinars.org

Schedule and Exhibition Hall

The exhibition room will be open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on:

• Thursday, November 15;
• Friday, November 16;
• Saturday, November 17.

The set-up will take place on Wednesday, November 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The dismantling will take place on Saturday, November 17 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Please find attached (coming soon) the 2018 CINARS Biennale schedule. Please note that it is subject to change and will be updated regularly.

With nearly 130 booths featuring artistic companies and agents, and more than 1 000 visitors including 370 presenters, the exhibition hall is a true networking hub for performing arts professionals. It is a place where one can discover new artists, find future collaborators, and build lasting business relationships.

The exhibition hall is located at the Congress level of the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth (900, René-Lévesque Blvd. West).

BOOTHS AND HALF BOOTH

Booths are made of curtains attached on metal tubes.

A booth or half-booth rental includes:

• 1 identification panel (only one name per identification panel)
• 2 chairs
• 1 table + tablecloth: booth 6’x 2’ (1.8 m x 0.6 m) / half booth 4’x 2’ (1.2 m x 0.60 m)
• 1 waste basket
• 1 badge (with option of obtaining additional badges)

TABLES

In 2014, CINARS introduced an alternative for agencies and artistic companies: table rentals. A cozy space located in a strategic spot of the exhibition hall will be furnished with numbered tables. It is possible to rent one of these tables instead of a classic booth and make it your company's address for the three exhibition days. A table creates a less formal atmosphere conducive to exchanging ideas freely with the future collaborators you will meet at the Biennale.

A table rental includes:

• 1 identification panel (only one name per identification panel)
• 3 chairs
• 1 bistro table
• 1 exhibitor badge (additional badges not an option)

Mobile Application

The CINARS Biennale mobile app is free. Download it to have access to the complete program, the schedule of events, a list of activities, the list of all attendees, a map of must-see places, etc. You can also create your own personal agenda and receive notifications.

Once downloaded, accessing the Biennale’s program from the app does not require an internet connection.

To download the Application for iPhone and Android: (Coming Mid-September)

Media

CINARS BIENNALE 2018 MEDIA RELATIONS DIRECTOR:

Coming soon.

Official Hotel, Coming to Montreal and Visas

The official hotel for the CINARS Biennale 2018 is the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, where many activities are held including the exhibition hall, workshops, and some networking events.

We are proud to welcome you into an exceptional space, which has been recently renovated. Enjoy a reduced rate until October 10th 2018 ($189 per night).

Click HERE to reserve your room.

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
900 René-Levesque Blvd. West
Montreal, Quebec, H3B 4A5
Canada

WELCOME TO MONTREAL!

Here is some information to help ease your stay.

TRANSPORTATION

MONTREAL AIRPORT: PIERRE-ELLIOT TRUDEAU

From the airport, there are two options to get to downtown Montreal:

• If you wish to take a taxi, it will take about 30 minutes (in off-peak hours) to get to the hotel. Taxis ask for a fixed rate of CAN$40 to take you to a downtown destination.
• You could also take a bus. The Express 747 bus takes about 40 minutes and will drop you off near the hotel (stop: René-Lévesque/Mansfield). A ticket is CAN$10. You can ask the driver to let you know when you've reached the stop.

Airport website: www.admtl.com

Société des Transports de Montréal (STM) website: www.stm.info

TRAIN STATION: CENTRAL STATION

If you arrive by train, you will get off at Central Station, 895 De la Gauchetière West. The train station is located close to the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth.

From Canada: www.viarail.ca

From the United States: Amtrak, toll-free number: 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245)

TRANSPORTATION IN MONTREAL

The Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth and the performance venues (with the odd exception) are all very close to each other. Many places can be easily reached by foot. The CINARS Biennale will also be providing a shuttle service for some official program activities located further away.

Here are the taxi rates in Montreal:

• CAN$3.50 base fare + CAN$1.80 per km + CAN$0.65 per minute waiting.

To get around by bus and metro:

• 1 trip: CAN$3.25; 1-day pass: CAN$10; 3-day pass: CAN$18; weekly pass: CAN$24.50.

For more information about public transit in Montreal:

EAST-WEST ADDRESSES IN MONTREAL:

Certain streets are divided into two parts: East (Est in French) and West (Ouest in French) with two equivalent numbers for each side. For example, there is a 100 Sherbrooke East and a 100 Sherbrooke West, and they are in two different locations. As a point of reference, St-Laurent Boulevard divides the city into East and West.

GENERAL INFORMATION

CURRENCY:
The currency used in Montreal is the Canadian dollar. You can get information on exchange rates by navigating this website. You can change your money into Canadian dollars at foreign exchange offices and in banks.
Most hotels and restaurants accept Visa and Mastercard, however we still recommend having a bit of cash on hand since some smaller bars and restaurants don't accept credit cards.

TIPPING:
In Canada, it is customary to leave 15% to 20% of the total bill as a tip at restaurants, bars, and when you take a taxi.

ELECTRICITY:
In Canada, as in all of North America, the electrical current operates at 110 volts (60 Hz) as opposed to 220 volts (50 Hz) like in Europe and Asia. It might therefore be necessary for you to have an adaptor. You can buy one at the Pierre-Elliot Trudeau airport or in a hardware store.

TEMPERATURE:
The temperature in November usually varies from -2 °C to + 5°C (around 23°F to 37°F) with an average of 93 mm of precipitation.
You can consult local weather conditions on the Météomédia website.

HOT SPOTS:

LA VITRINE (2 Sainte-Catherine St. E.)

La Vitrine is a one-stop location offering everything you need regarding cultural events taking place anywhere in an 80-km radius of the Greater Montreal Area, be it information, tickets, or promotions. In association with the cultural industry, La Vitrine provides information on and tickets for Montreal's cultural events at its offices and online.

VISAS

Your passport must be valid for 6 months after the date of your departure.

IMPORTANT: Since March 15, 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to or transit through Canada are expected to have Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travellers with a valid Canadian visa.

To determine if you need an ETA or a visa to visit or transit through Canada, please click HERE.

Online application for an ETA is quick and easy. You need a valid passport or other accepted travel document, a credit card, and an e-mail address. Applications are usually processed within a few minutes.

If you have to transit through the U.S., visit the U.S. Department of State website to learn about the applicable procedures.