Greetings, A few days before my departure, I am pleased to send you this short message. During my functions of these passed 22 years, I have rubbed shoulders with many genuine glass art enthusiasts. This special bond that connects me to the glass realm was formed because of the collaboration and creativity of many students, [...]
We are announcing with great emotion the departure of our Executive Director Christian Poulin. After 22 years of contribution to our studio-school, he is retiring from his duties to navigate towards new adventures. Christian took the helm in the early 2000s. Two decades later, Espace VERRE has established itself in the fine crafts and glass [...]
Montréal, May 31, 2022 – From June 9 through September 2, 2022, the Espace VERRE gallery presents Au-delà de l’identité the exhibition of our 31st class of graduates of the Fine Craft – Glass Option programme offered in collaboration with the Cégep du Vieux Montréal. Following three years of studying and exploring the many glass [...]
From April 14 through May 20, 2022, the Espace VERRE gallery will present Mirari an exhibition featuring the works of Jean-Simon Trottier. As in the mythology of Narcissus, the human first discovered himself/herself for the first time by observing his/her reflection in a pool of water. Like in the 19th century, the artist uses the [...]
From February 17 through April 1st, 2022, the Espace VERRE gallery will present Atemporel an exhibition featuring works by Gilles Payette. Fascinated by glass because of its transparency and fragility, Gilles first used this material for an exhibition in 1990. As a glass sculptor striving for excellency, the artist has specialized in the sandcasting technique [...]
From November 18 through December 23, 2021, the Espace VERRE gallery is presenting The Spirit of Christmas, its Holiday pop-up show. In our gallery-boutique, you will find many seasonal gifts that will please everyone on your nice list such as: contemporary vases in unique colours and forms, vanilla and cinnamon scented candles and glasses to toast your [...]
From September 16 through October 31, 2021, the Espace VERRE gallery will present PREMONITION, a collective exhibition featuring the works of five glass artists and one creative designer. 2021, we're already there. Planet Earth is degrading; the atmosphere is polluted, the overconsumption, the global warming and the unforgettable all-pervading pandemic that continues its ravages. With [...]
EXHIBITION OF ESPACE VERRE'S 30TH CLASS OF GRADUATES From June 3 through September 3, 2021, the Espace VERRE Gallery presents Onirique, an exhibition featuring the works of the 30th Class of Graduates of the Fine Craft – Glass Option programme offered in collaboration with the Cégep du Vieux Montréal. Following three years of studying and [...]
VIRTUAL VERNISSAGE MARCH 23 AT 7 PM From March 23 through May 14, 2021, the Espace VERRE Gallery presents Self-Organising Symmetries, an exhibition by Zou Desbiens. As a glass and light artist, her fascination for optical effects lead her to analogue photography. Confined to her dark room for several months, her most recent creations are [...]
Until March 12, 2021, the Espace VERRE Gallery presents recent acquisitions and other gems from the Espace VERRE permanent collection. Featuring works by Marie-Hélène Beaulieu, Christiane Charpentier, Sébastien Duchange, David Frigon-Lavoie and his second-year students, Marc-Antoine Courville and Jacques-Éric Pronovost (Fall 2020), Marc Gibeau, Jean-Marie Giguère, Ronald Labelle, Les Maria, Isabelle Massé, Carol Milne, Carole [...]
