Forget The Box Presents: Feature Fridays - Your Spotlight Awaits!

Calling all Montreal artists! Forget The Box is proud to present "Feature Fridays," a new initiative dedicated to showcasing the incredible talent within our diverse artistic communities.

Every Friday, we'll be featuring a curated selection of local music, comedy, spoken word, and visual art. Our curators are active members of their respective communities, passionate about supporting and amplifying the diverse voices of Montreal's vibrant arts scene. This is your chance to shine and share your work with a wider audience. Think of it as an arts community SHOW & TELL!  Do you have something to show?  Tell us, and we'll feature you!

How to Get Featured:

It's easy! Simply submit your work through the Forget The Box website. Our curators will review submissions and select artists on a first-come, first-served basis.

Deadlines:

To be featured on a particular Friday, make sure to submit your work by Wednesday of that week. Any submissions received after Wednesday will be considered for the following Friday.

Ready to share your art with Montreal? Visit Forget The Box today and submit your work!

MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS ARE ACCEPTED.  IF YOU AREN'T FEATURED IMMEDIATELY, DON'T GIVE UP, KEEP SUBMITTING!  WE POST A NEW EDITION EVERY FRIDAY.

Meet the Curators

  • Tara McGowan-Ross

    POETRY

    Tara McGowan-Ross (@girthgirl) is an urban Lnu/Mi'kmaq author and theatre school drop-out who has been setting precedent for poetry performance in Montreal since the Printemps D'Erable. Her poem A SIMPLE INSTRUCTION was first runner-up for the Pacific Spirit poetry prize, her memoir NOTHING WILL BE DIFFERENT was a finalist for the Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust prize for nonfiction, and she has been anthologized in BEST CANADIAN POETRY and Anthologie de la poesie actuelle au femmes du Quebec 2000-2020. She draws inspiration from the continental tradition of Western philosophy, Mi’kmaq cultural traditions, hip-hop, dance, stand-up comedy, and ecstatic religion. Her approach is warm, funny, and tough-love, with the intention of breaking your work into the next level of its true potential.

  • Chloe Martin

    VISUAL ART

    Chloe Martin (@limefeelings) is a Montreal-based somatic art therapist and visual artist whose practice is rooted in expressionistic and symbolic art. They utilize visual storytelling to explore themes of resilience, empathy, and self-discovery, integrating movement and creative expression into their artistic healing process. They view art as a powerful medium that nurtures emotional, mental, and physical well-being, with the potential to foster healing and connection with self and others in the process. 

    They aspire to showcase diverse artistic voices, and hope to offer a unique perspective on art that transforms the viewer's experience into a reflective and enriching journey.

  • ABBY STONEHOUSE

    COMEDY

    Abby Stonehouse (@abbypstone_mtl) is a comedian / writer / producer / podcaster. Her storytelling comedy style juxtaposes her hopeful and honest approach to life with the horrific nitty-gritty of reality. Abby made her OFF-JFL/Zoofest debut in the summer of 2018 and again in 2022 & 2023. In May 2019 she performed and co-produced Montreal’s first fully accessible comedy show; Comedy for a Cause: Accessibility for All. This show happened again this year in September 2022 and at Zoofest in 2023, is now called Access Comedy. As a comedian with hearing loss, this show was near and dear to her heart. She is the creator and producer of the Montreal comedy show GET FXCKED. She is also the co-producer of Comedy on Demand (formally known as Lawn Laughs). If that isn't enough, she has a new podcast called House of Stone (as seen at Gigglefest, Ladyfest and Just for Laughs) and A Horrific Evening Podcast.

  • DIRTY EDDY

    MUSIC

    Dirty Eddy (@dirty.eddy) fuses a love for vintage synthesizers with a distinctly modern energy. Known for his vibrant aesthetic that blends the nostalgia of 80s and 90s culture with high-energy live shows, Dirty Eddy takes listeners on a ride through catchy melodies, layered synths, and a compelling visual style reminiscent of a childhood we once knew. His music channels both warmth and edginess, capturing themes of resilience, community, and rebellion—often playing off his own life experiences and his advocacy against corporate monopolies, notably Big Dairy.

    His career has primarily focused on the facilitation of arts and culture through project management and consultation, with significant roles in event coordination, production, and community programming. Dirty Eddy has consistently worked to support local artistic expression, cultivating spaces for community engagement and fostering creative connections.