Retrospective of Quebec Crafts since 1930
Mutations is a two-part retrospective exhibition of the last 85 years of crafts in Quebec. The first part will open with a ceremony, on October 7 at 6:00 p.m, at the Musée des Maîtres et Artisans du Québec in Montreal. The second part of the exhibition will begin as on November 24, at the Musée de L’Amérique Francophone in Quebec City.
Le Musée des Maîtres et artisans du Québec
615, av. Sainte-Croix, (Saint-Laurent borough) Montreal, QC
Musée de l’Amérique francophone
2, côte de la Fabrique, Quebec, QC
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MA s’expose exhibition
The Cégep du Vieux Montréal Agora will present the MA s’expose exhibition, October 19-29 which will feature the works of emerging artists and artisans that have graduated, between 2010 and 2015, from the various fine craft programmes. This will include the works of three of Espace VERRE’s graduates: Amélie Girard, Barbara Renault and Ashley Ouimet. The opening ceremony will be on Tuesday, October 20, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The Cégep du Vieux Montréal Agora
255, rue Ontario East., Montreal, QC
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10 ans de Fusion, our upcoming exhibition
This exhibition will highlight 10 years of sharing and cooperation between three glass artists: Catherine Labonté, Caroline Ouellette and Patrick Primeau. They met during their studies at Espace VERRE, creating a personal and professional bond while they attended the Fusion programme. Consequently, they decided to follow the same path by sharing the WELMO studio together. To mark an important milestone, their group exhibition10 ans de fusion will present their current works. The opening ceremony, in the presence of the artists, will be on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 6:30 pm.
From October29, 2015 to January 11, 2016
1200, rue Mill, Montreal, QC
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Montserrat Duran Muntadas and Jean-Simon Trottier are on a roll
The duo’s exhibition Semina Percurrenta: From Both Sides of the Border will be shown, from October 3 to November 29, at the Maison Pierre-Chartrand in Rivière-des-Prairies. The opening ceremony, including a flame working demonstration, will take place on Sunday, November 8, at 2:00 p.m.
In addition, their pieces Scabiosa Stellata and Fragile Maternity will be part of a group exhibition, October 12-19, within the European Glass Festival in Wroclaw, Poland.
Furthermore, the National Glass Center in the United-Kingdom will exhibit, from October 8 to November 17, Montserrat’s’ jewellery. What a great fall for both of them!
8000, Gouin Boulevard East, Montreal, QC
Jatki 3-6 str., 50-111 Wrocław, Poland
Liberty Way, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
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Three Espace VERRE’s graduates at the FAC of St-Lambert
The upcoming Foire d’ Arts Contemporains of St-Lambert, October 15-18, will include three outstanding glass artists in this year’s edition: Myrianne D. Giguère, Ito Laïla Le François and Sophie-Kimberly Séguin-Lalonde will present their recent works.
Foire d’Art Contemporain of St-Lambert
Multi-purpose centre of Saint-Lambert
81, rue Hooper, Saint-Lambert, QC
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The Conseil des métiers d’art du Québec ‘s new boutique in Old Montreal.
This new boutique will showcase fine craft creations created by professional craftspeople that are members of the CMAQ. To balance out their inventory of handmade crafts, they are looking for (unique, small and large series) glass creations. All interested glass artists can directly submit their portfolio to Paul Ferland, the boutique manager: paul.ferland@metiersdart.ca
20, rue Saint-Paul West, Montreal, QC
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Our current exhibition
You have until October 16, to visit Michèle Perozeni’s Face Nord exhibition showcasing works that she created during her summer of 2014 residency at the Atelier Silex of Trois-Rivières. This exhibition was made possible due to the support of the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec.
Espace VERRE
1200, rue Mill, Montreal, QC
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Boutiverre opens a new boutique
On October 10, Caroline couture of Boutiverre will open a new boutique in the Knowlton village, in the Eastern Townships. All are welcomed.
Boutiverre
290 chemin Knowlton, Knowlton, QC
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Laurie Simard Breton’s work at the SOFA Chicago
Laurie Simard Breton, 2015 graduate, will be represented by the Option ART gallery for the November 5-8, 2015 SOFA Chicago. We wish her great success in her emerging endeavours.
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Intensive weekend classes for all glass enthusiasts
There are still places available for our October classes, don’t wait too long to reserve your place. You can get more information about the schedule on our website: www.espaceverre.qc.ca
Beads and marbles (ages 10 and over) with Gérald Collard, October17.
Cold Glass Techniques with Jean-Marie Giguère, October17.
Flameworked Beads with Karina Guévin, October24-25.
Kiln Working I with Catherine Labonté, October 24-25.
Flameworking with Gérald Collard, October 30-31 and November1.
Please phone 514.933.6849 to reserve your place!