Quand l'art passe à l'action (ATSA)

During the "Cuisine ta ville" event, cooking is the link unifying refugees and Montréalers.

Photo: Daniel Robillard

During the 2019 event, workshops, statements and conferences are offered during the four-day event.

Photo: Daniel Robillard

In 2019, on the occasion of "Cuisine ta ville", people could learn about refugees of yesterday and today, making up the social fabric of Montréal.

Photo: Daniel Robillard

Building Bridges within Diverse Communities in Montréal’s Neighborhoods

Founded in Montréal in 1998 by artists Annie Roy and the late Pierre Allard, Quand l’Art passe à l’Action - when art takes action (“ATSA”) - use art to build bridges within our diverse communities, strengthen the city’s social fabric and contribute to sustainable development and fundamental human rights.

One of ATSA’s most successful signature events, Cuisine ta ville, offers a multidisciplinary experience with immigrants and refugees who de-mystify their heritage and showcase their ability to enhance our community with their traditions and individual skills. Its localized version, Cuisine ton quartier, is deployed in eight Montréal boroughs. All ATSA events are presented free of charge to reach an audience as large and diverse as possible.

Annie Roy, the co-founder of the organization, welcomes the strong relationships between ATSA and the donors to help sustain ATSA’s activities after the passing of Pierre Allard