8 digital art activities for the holiday season (2024)
Want to immerse yourself in immersive experiences and Quebec artworks during the 2024 holiday season?
Our team has selected 8 activities for you to do this festive season (2024) in digital creation, to bring a touch of magic to your holiday season.
1. Tintin, The Immersive Adventure
Suggested by Albane Français, Communications and Partnerships Director
Follow in the footsteps of Tintin with an immersive experience from VIBRANT Studios. Two spectacular themed sets, 360° projections and an enchanting soundtrack plunge you into the world of your childhood hero and his faithful allies.
When: Wednesday to Sunday, until 9pm
Where: Arsenal art contemporain, Montreal
Price: From $30
2. Quebec Christmas Films at the Cinémathèque québécoise
A suggestion from Brigitte Monneau, Executive Director
On December 10 at 6 p.m., the Cinémathèque québécoise offers you a selection of four 84 minutes Quebec holiday screenings:
- Noël à l’Île aux Grues (1964) by Richard Lavoie
- Père Noël, père Noël (1974) by Pierre Hébert
- L’âge de la machine (1977) by Gilles Carle
- Ruby pleine de marde (2016) by Jean-Guillaume Bastien
When: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: 335, Boulevard de Maisonneuve East, Montreal
Price: Starting at $11
Missed the Cinémathèque québécoise screenings on December 10?
All the short films are available free of charge online, so enjoy!
Brigitte invites you to view the animated short Père Noël, père Noël (12 min.), featuring three characters: the “real” Santa Claus, a Santa Claus disgraced for petty theft, and an adult who firmly believes in the magic of Christmas. Their stories intertwine, creating paradoxes that deconstruct the myth of Santa Claus.
3. Rayman – The Board Game
A suggestion from Julie Taxil, Project Coordinator
Flyos Games and Ubisoft bring you an epic adventure with their brand-new board game: Rayman – The Board Game. Designed for 1 to 4 players, set off on a frantic race to avoid the dangers and save the Ptizouilles!
Want to get in on the action? Invite your friends and play online for free, via the Tabletopia platform!
4. Coded Dreams : Memories and Myths at the Heart of AI
A suggestion from Elise Voyer, Senior Project Manager
Discover Coded Dreams, an immersive exhibition that invites you to explore the frontiers of artificial intelligence (AI), an initiative by artists Marc Da Costa and Matthew Niederhauser, presented by Le Centre PHI.
Through this immersive exhibition, you’ll discover 2 works, Tulpamancer and The Golden Key, in which artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a tool for self-exploration and collective creation.
When: Wednesday to Sunday, until 6 p.m.
Where: Centre PHI, Montreal
Price: From $21.50
5. The AURA Experience at the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal
A suggestion from Lili Trottier, Digital Communications Consultant
Explore the riches of the Notre-Dame Basilica in Old Montreal through a sound, light and video experience by Moment Factory. This state-of-the-art multimedia show, highlighting the Basilica’s artwork and architecture, is a magical experience to share with friends and family.
Where: 110 Notre-Dame St. West, Montreal
Price: Starting at $20
6. Three local multiplayer video games for stormy family days
A suggestion from Sabrina Bolduc, Project Assistant
Want to stay warm on cold, snowy days? Gather family and friends for collaborative and competitive adventures, where everyone can pick up a controller and share unforgettable moments side by side.
Sabrina brings you a selection of three multiplayer video games designed by Quebec studios:
1- Knight Squad 2
2021 ‧ Action ‧ 8 players ‧ Chainsawesome GamesAn 8-player multiplayer arcade game, where you must choose an eccentric knight and fight for glory.
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2- Chariot
2014 ‧ Adventure ‧ 2 players ‧ Frima StudioA 2-player cooperative platform game, where you must transport the royal carriage through a network of underground caves.
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3- Curses ‘N Chaos
2015 ‧ Action ‧ 2 players ‧ Tribute GamesA 2-player 2D arena combat game, where you must fight monsters to find the ingredients needed to concoct the Elixir of Life.
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7. Two animated Quebec films to enjoy with the whole family
A suggestion from Anne Le Bouyonnec, Project Director | Skills and Careers
Discover new tales (2023-2024) from talented Quebec studios. This family selection of two animated films is sure to entertain you on balmy winter evenings.
1- Katak, The Brave Beluga
2023 ‧ Kids/Adventure/Comedy ‧ Studio 10e Ave ProductionsA funny, moving adventure that transports you into the seascape of a young beluga whale in the waters of Canada’s St. Lawrence River.
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2- When Adam Changes
2024 ‧ Comedy (not recommended for young children) ‧ Parce Que FilmsAn animated Quebec film featuring Adam, a 15-year-old whose body changes in response to the derogatory comments of those around him.
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Pssst… In case of a big storm, the Dune saga films will certainly be much appreciated, especially accompanied by a big bowl of popcorn. Quebec studios RODEO FX, Hybride and Raynault VFX contributed brilliantly to the visual effects of these cinematic masterpieces.
8. The Horizon Of Khufu: A Journey In Ancient Egypt
A suggestion from Nathalie Nguyen, Project Coordinator | Expertise and Careers
Would you like to discover ancient Egypt in a place that is still off-limits to the public? Excurio and Le Centre PHI present a shared virtual reality play space, where you can enjoy an immersive expedition through the discovery of the Pyramid of Giza, tomb of the Pharaoh Khéops.
Where: Old Port of Montreal, next to the Science Centre at 2, rue de la Commune Ouest
Price: From $24.50
