Maison du Père
Where Do You Sleep? was a cause-related photographic art project supported and sponsored by the City of Montreal. Ten
photographers were selected to contribute varying works exploring their visions of homelessness. During the summer of 2015,
Tema Stauffer photographed interiors of homeless shelters throughout the city of Montreal. The question posed by the project led
her to examine the accommodations provided by local organizations dedicated to protecting and supporting the homeless and other
individuals in crisis or transition. Variations in funding and capacity influence the kinds of environments these organizations are
capable of providing as an alternative to the streets. These range from private bedrooms to large, shared rooms with many beds, as
well as the pews of a downtown church where the homeless rest during weekdays. The photographs selected for the first exhibition
on display at Montreal's City Hall from October 31st to November 12th, 2015 portray rooms at Mission Old Brewery, Projets
Autochtones du Quebec (PAQ), and Maison du Pere. Thank you to the organizations and their directors and staff who generously
opened their doors to this project, also including Nazareth House, Anne's House, Chez Doris, Auberge Madeleine, Le Chainon,
Native Women's Shelter, Welcome Hall Mission, and the Open Door Church.
Mission Old Brewery, Webster Pavilion
Projets Autochtones du Quebec (PAQ)
Projets Autochtones du Quebec (PAQ)
Mission Old Brewery, Webster Pavilion
Auberge Madeleine
The Open Door Church
Le Chainon
Mission Old Brewery, Webster Pavilion
Mission Old Brewery, Webster Pavilion
Mission Old Brewery, Patricia McKenzie Pavilion
Mission Old Brewery, Patricia McKenzie Pavilion