The COD*PRO 2026 Series
COD*PRO returns for its second edition with a revamped format!
For the 2026 edition, the COD*PRO Series offers three professional development and networking events to support emerging artists in creative music! The COD*PRO Series is presented by the Caisse de la Culture Desjardins.
COD*PRO events are free for members of the organization. Annual membership is $20 and grants access to several benefits with Codes d’accès and its partners! To become a member, follow this link: Join now!
On May 22, the “Collaborative Composing” panel will take place, during which Christine ML Lee, Jad Orphée Chami, and Kim Derome will discuss composition for other artistic disciplines, such as theatre, visual arts, and video games, with the artistic director of Codes d’accès.
- 🗓️ Friday, May 22, 2026
- 🕑 3PM to 6PM
- 📍 Atelier 1 at the MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises (1210 Saint-Laurent Boulevard, Montreal, QC, H2X 2S5)
- ✍️ Registration
On May 24, following the success of last year’s workshop, we asked Marie Ayotte, cultural manager, to present another workshop on administration (accounting, taxes, budgeting, funding, etc.) for artists!
- 🗓️ Sunday, May 24, 2026
- 🕑 1PM to 4PM
- 📍 Atelier 1 at the MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises (1210 Saint-Laurent Boulevard, Montreal, QC, H2X 2S5)
- ✍️ Registration
Finally, on May 29, the artistic director of Codes d’accès will speak with Noam Bierstone, Geneviève Liboiron, and Daniel Anez Garcia of NO HAY BANDA, an inspiring and innovative community organization.
- 🗓️ Friday, May 29, 2026
- 🕑 9:30AM to 12:30PM
- 📍 Atelier 1 at the MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises (1210 Saint-Laurent Boulevard, Montreal, QC, H2X 2S5)
- ✍️ Registration
When you register for either activity, you’ll have the opportunity to share any questions you’d like to ask the speakers!
Each event will conclude with a networking activity! Thanks to our partner for the networking activity : Gutsy Kombucha.
Snacks and beverages will be available for participants.
Accessibility of MEM Atelier 1: The MEM is located in the heart of the Quartier des Spectacles, at the corner of Saint-Laurent Boulevard and Sainte-Catherine Street. Atelier 1 is located behind the cloakroom. The MEM is close to bus routes 55, 125, 129, and 150, 200 meters from the Saint-Laurent metro station, 600 meters from the Champ-de-Mars metro station, and near Bixi bike-sharing stations. For a more detailed description of accessibility information, please visit the MEM website : https://memmtl.ca/.
