Montreal, December 11, 2018 – On December 6, the Conseil des métiers d’art du Québec presented the 2018 Jean-Marie-Gauvreau Award to artist Michèle Lapointe for her exceptional work entitled Mettre la tête où l’on pense. Composed of 13 blown and deflated glass elements displayed alongside large-scale photographs, the installation is a visual interpretation of the novel Carapace by Québécois author [...]
Vernissage on November 15, 2018 at 6 p.m. Montreal, October 30, 2018 – From November 15, 2018 through January 11, 2019, the Espace VERRE Gallery pursues its celebration of 25 YRS OF FUSION by presenting the second half of the exhibition, featuring an exceptional selection of pieces created by thirty-five alumni of the Fusion transitional [...]
This year, Espace VERRE celebrates the 11th anniversary of its highly-anticipated tradition, where you can create your own blown glass ornament! Whether with family, friends or work colleagues, create a unique ornament by choosing from this year's models and seasonal colours, before assisting one of our glassblowing elves. A magical experience for all, from ages [...]
Vernissage on September 27, 2018 at 6 p.m. Montreal, September 11, 2018 – From September 27 through November 2, 2018, the Espace VERRE Gallery celebrates 25 YRS OF FUSION by presenting, in this first of two-part exhibition, a selection of unique glass works created by twenty-three past Fusion members. Curated by glass artist and Fusion founder [...]
Vernissage on June 7, 2018, at 6 p.m. Montreal, May 29, 2018 – From June 7 to September 7, 2018, the Espace VERRE Gallery presents Soirée croissants […], an exhibition featuring the works of the 2018 graduates of the Fine Craft – glass option programme offered in collaboration with the Cégep du Vieux Montréal. The opening reception [...]
Vernissage on April 12, 2018, at 6 p.m. Montreal, March 27, 2018 – From April 12 to May 27, 2018, the Espace VERRE Gallery presents Ébauche d’une singulière dissection, an exhibition featuring new work by Myrianne D. Giguère. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2018, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. In recent [...]
On Saturday, March 3, 2018, exclusively for the 15th edition of Nuit blanche à Montréal, Espace VERRE has prepared a searing programme! In the hot shop, a new illuminated work by Fanny-Jane, Neon Family's newest member, will be inaugurated alongside non-stop electrifying glassblowing and flameworking demonstrations. In the gallery space, discover Carole Frève’s interactive works that combine glass, copper, [...]
Vernissage on February 15, 2018, at 6 p.m. From February 15 through March 30, 2018, the Espace VERRE Gallery presents Connectivity, an exhibition featuring the latest explorations of Carole Frève. An opening reception will be held in the presence of the artist on Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Carole Frève's [...]
Closing Reception on February 1, 2018, at 6 p.m. Montreal, January 9, 2018 – From January 15 to February 2, 2018, the Espace VERRE Gallery presents Je fonds, tu fonds, ils fondent, an exhibition featuring the recent works of Jean-François Boivin, 2016 laureate of the Houdé-Mendel Bursary. A closing reception will be held in presence of [...]
To commemorate the 10th edition of our beloved holiday tradition Make Your Own Blown Glass Ornament, Espace VERRE launched a design contest to create an exclusive ornement. On November 17, 2017, the boutique unveiled the magnificent 10th anniversary limited edition of 40 glass ornaments, designed by emerging glass artist Dylan Duchet! Each unique bauble is numbered and [...]
