ÉCLOSION — Emerging Contemporary Craft

A showcase dedicated to the next generation of craft artists

ÉCLOSION is an initiative of the Conseil des métiers d’art du Québec that highlights the boldness, inventiveness, and craftsmanship of recently graduated craft artists. This professional exhibition provides a recognized platform for presenting contemporary works, fostering connections, and supporting the development of emerging practices.

Each edition aims to:

• Present original works in contemporary craft

• Highlight innovation, diversity of practices, and the richness of craftsmanship

• Provide a professional framework conducive to sales and recognition

• Encourage exchanges between emerging artists, the public, and industry professionals

• Contribute to the cultural ecosystem and the visibility of tomorrow’s craft practices

Participants are selected by a multidisciplinary jury and present their work at Galerie Art Mûr, a professional exhibition space that hosts the exhibition and its accompanying reflection activities.

Partners

ÉCLOSION is presented in collaboration with Montréal’s eight craft schools and studios: Atelier Textile, Centre de céramique Bonsecours, Centre des métiers du cuir de Montréal, Centre des textiles contemporains de Montréal, École d’ébénisterie d’art de Montréal, École de joaillerie de Montréal, École-atelier Lutherie-Guitare Bruand; in partnership with l’Institut des métiers d’art – Cégep du Vieux Montréal and Galerie CRÉA – contemporary craft.

Call for Applications – 2026 Edition

The call for applications is now open for the second edition of ÉCLOSION, which will take place at Galerie Art Mûr from November 7 to December 16, 2026. It is open to craft artists who graduated with a DEC in Fine Craft Techniques between 2019 and 2025 and completed their specialization at a craft school or studio.

Application deadline: February 15, 2026

View the application guidelines

2024 Edition

Presented in 2024 at Galerie Art Mûr, the first edition of ÉCLOSION brought together works by glass artists Dorothée Bouliane, Jeanne Létourneau, and the duo Sécrétion-Féline (Diane Champagnat-Becker and Nicolas Forlini), highlighting the diversity of practices emerging from Montréal’s craft schools and studios.

The exhibition also featured craft artists from other disciplines:

Ceramics: Paul Guidera (2018), Sophie Manessiez (2021), Marie Bourguignon (2023)

Jewellery: Joanie Guillemet (2023), Justine Bonnin (2018), Laura Sasseville (2017)

Fine Woodworking: Thomas Vieren (2023), Juliette Huneau (2019)

Textile Printing: Magali Robidaire (2019)

Leatherwork: Noémie Marchand (2023), Gianhi Tran (2021)

Textile Construction: Agathe Dessaux (2023), Marielle Saucier (2022)

Lutherie: Shawn Conway (2018)