Founded in Montreal in 1996 by graffiti writers Seaz and Flow, Under Pressure is the oldest urban culture festival still active today. Its mandate is to support community and urban culture, contributing to the development and radiance of graffiti and all elements of hip hop on a local and international scale. I chat with Melissa Proietti, who plays a key role in the operation of this festival, about what has kept this festival true to its’ roots after all these years. For more info, visit https://underpressure.ca/Sound recording by Kevin Tighe Music by Omar Miller

EPISODE 103: PHILIPPE ALLARD

In this conversational style podcast, Montreal artist Shelley Miller sits down with creatives and professionals who work in and around the industries of art in public spaces. She’ll speak with other artists who make art for and in public spaces and get their unique take on how and why they work in this field, the challenges they face, and the rewards. She’ll also chat with industry insiders like placemakers, public art administrators, fabricators, and festival organizers, all of whom are committed to enlivening and enriching public spaces and have valuable insight to share about this fascinating field of work.