A 2016 Espace VERRE graduate now completing his second and last year as a member of the Fusion workshop. Other than the hot glass studio, where you develop and create your unique glass pieces, in what setting do you find comfort and inspiration, and is there anywhere that you would like to someday visit? For [...]
Canada's foremost distinction for excellence in the fine crafts Montreal, February 13, 2019 – The 2019 national Saidye Bronfman Award has been attributed to glass artist Susan Edgerley. Chosen by a jury of peers composed of Canadian craftspeople, the award is bestowed following a vigorous evaluation of all aesthetic aspects of a body of work, including [...]
Vernissage on February 21, 2019, at 6 p.m. Montreal, February 5, 2019 - From February 21 until May 17, 2019, the Espace VERRE Gallery presents Épanchements, an exhibition featuring Mélanie Pageau's newest works. By exploring the many facets of glass, the artist gives a new purpose to antique furniture while revealing a glimpse of their [...]
The beautiful exhibition catalogue from Fusion's silver jubilee celebration is available at Espace VERRE for $25 plus tax. The perfect way to commemorate the creations of 58 glass artists that kickstarted their artistic careers thanks to our business incubator, from its foundation in 1993 to its 25th anniversary in 2018. Curated by Susan Edgerley, the 25 [...]
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 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 September 21 at 6 p.m. Montreal, September 5, 2017 – From September 21 to December 22, 2017, the Espace VERRE Gallery presents LUX, an exhibition of luminous works created by duos of glass artists and designers. With this show, haute couture artfully stands alongside industrial design, and each creator's savoir-faire – whether as [...]
A genuine cultural exchange for emerging fine craft artists, Les traversiers des arts de Brouage is an exceptional collaboration between France and Quebec. This year, Lisanne Lachance and Ito Laïla Le François will travel the distance to meet and share their current works with two ceramists from the other side of the Atlantic. This gathering [...]
Vernissage on April 13, 2017, at 6 p.m. Montreal, March 28, 2017 – From April 13 to May 12, 2017, the Espace VERRE gallery presents Corps modulés, an exhibition featuring new works by Carole Pilon. The opening reception will be held in the presence of the artist on Thursday, April 13, at 6 p.m. Nature [...]
