La Petite Mort Gallery presents for NUIT BLANCHE OTTAWA

WORKING CONDITIONS: Curated by JOHN CAFFERY

September 22 / One Night Only / 8PM to 2AM
DJ Tunes by Toronto's "Mighty Real" John Caffery !!
Proudly Sponsored by CKCU 93.1 FM & CHEESY LUIGI'S

GOGO DANCERS, BURLESQUE,
MASSAGES & KILLER TUNES
"WE'RE NOT MESSIN' AROUND"


Nuit Blanche Ottawa website & info:  www.nuitblancheottawa.ca
Facebook Invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/431144610265179/?ref=ts

Working Conditions invites participants to experience ways in which  
labour systems can increase sustainability, health, and wellness of  
workers through restorative practices. The project uses Massage  
Therapy and a combination of Burlesque and GoGo Dancing to consider  
the conditions that apply to those working where sexual relations may  
be part of the requirements of the job.

Working Conditions invites participants to dance alongside hired  
dancers who are performing for those giving and receiving massages.  
After dancing the participants are invited to receive a neck and  
shoulder massage alongside other dancers.

Working Conditions creates a cycle of labour wherein dancers are  
restored by the benefits of the massage and the Massage Therapists  
are able to touch participants in an environment that is safe and  
secure as well as fun and playful due to the entertainment from the  
dancers. The project asks participants to reflect on the changing  
conditions for workers in Canada and to reflect specifically on what  
would help individuals working within the sex trade to live and work  
with safety and dignity.

JOHN CAFFERY’s artistic practice is multi-disciplinary. He is a  
founding member of Kids On TV, the Toronto based art collective,  
which since 2003, has melded live performance, film, video, dance- 
club music and experimental rock. The group has collaborated with  
artists such as Katie Stelmanis of Austra, Man Parrish and Boy  
George. John has been a dancer and a DJ for over 10 years and throws  
a monthly party called Mighty Real. His photography was published in  
a book called 10×10:Portraits of Queers in the Arts in 2011. In  
addition he works with Mammalian Diving Reflex to create art with  
young people and is a coordinator of queer and trans youth  
programming at Supporting Our Youth.

Supporting Our Youth (SOY)
Mammalian Diving Reflex
Kids on TV

MERCI,

CALL OUT
Looking for go-go dancers and burlesque performers
You will be dancing on a platform and encouraging the public to take  
turns dancing.
After you dance for a session you can sit in the massage chair and  
get a neck and shoulder rub.
Date Sat Sept 22
Time 8PM-2AM
Contact Info - Guy Berube, director, LPM Gallery

*** This pays in hugs & booze !!

CALL OUT
looking for massage therapists interested in being a part of a  
participatory art event
You will be providing brief neck and shoulder rubs to participants  
after they've danced.
A massage chair, towel, and oils are available although feel free to  
bring your own oils.
Date Sat Sept 22
Time 8PM-2AM
Contact Info - Guy Berube, director, LPM Gallery

Guy Berube, director
La Petite Mort Gallery
306 Cumberland Street
Ottawa, ON KIN 7H9
613.860.1555
www.lapetitemortgallery.com