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About Us

 

The Montreal Art Center and Museum is a not-for-profit community arts hub, proudly supporting local artists since 2010. Located in the historic patrimonial building at 1844 William Street in Griffintown, originally built in 1879, our center serves as the creative home to hundreds of member artists, offering over 50 open and private studio spaces, along with additional spaces for Ceramics Club members.

Our mission is to support, assist, and promote locally based visual and performing artists. We recognize the challenges faced by professional artists on their career paths and are committed to providing a strong, collaborative community for emerging, amateur, and hobby artists. Through our various membership programs, we foster friendships, cultivate strategies, and continuously work to enhance the development and skills of our artists.

Since our founding, the Montreal Art Center has hosted over 200 art exhibitions, showcasing and offering for sale thousands of works to the Montreal public. Each year, we proudly present important art exhibitions, musical performances, lectures, and cultural events, all aimed at helping our local artists thrive.

Upcoming Events

  • Open Mic / New Talents with Rully Marten
    Open Mic / New Talents with Rully Marten
    Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    Montréal, 1832 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Experience an unforgettable evening at the Montreal Art Center Café with an intimate Open Mic night featuring Rully Marten!
  • Screening:  Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
    Screening:  Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
    Apr 16, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    Montréal, 1844 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
  • Une soirée avec le Yiwei Huang Duo
    Une soirée avec le Yiwei Huang Duo
    Fri, Apr 17
    Apr 17, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
    1832 Rue William, 1832 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Un duo piano-contrebasse propose des interprétations chaleureuses et raffinées de standards de jazz, incluant des swings, blues, ballades et bossa novas.
  • Screening: School of Rock (2003)
    Screening: School of Rock (2003)
    Apr 17, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m.
    Montréal, 1844 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
  • An Evening with Dragon Fruit Band
    An Evening with Dragon Fruit Band
    Apr 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
    Montréal, 1832 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Uncover Montreal’s hidden musical gem at the Montreal Art Center Café with Dragon Fruit Band — an unforgettable evening of rhythm, energy, and groove you won’t want to miss!
  • Screening: South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut (1999)
    Screening: South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut (1999)
    Apr 18, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 8:20 p.m.
    Montréal, 1844 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
  • A Fashion Night Out! The Devil Wears Prada (2006) & Vintage Bazaar
    A Fashion Night Out! The Devil Wears Prada (2006) & Vintage Bazaar
    Apr 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
    Montréal, 1844 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
  • Emerging Artists Exhibition
    Emerging Artists Exhibition
    Fri, Apr 24
    Apr 24, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – May 03, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
    Montréal, 1844 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    The Emerging Artists Exhibition is a celebration of local artistic talent, showcasing the works of the city's most promising emerging artists.
  • Emerging Artists Exhibition Grand Opening Night
    Emerging Artists Exhibition Grand Opening Night
    Apr 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    Montréal, 1844 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    The Emerging Artists Exhibition is a celebration of local artistic talent, showcasing the works of the city's most promising emerging artists.
  • Mike Uzan live music
    Mike Uzan live music
    Fri, Apr 24
    Montréal
    Apr 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    Montréal, 1832 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Join us for an evening of 60s–80s classics as Mike Uzan takes the stage—inviting you to sing along and lose yourself in the timeless tunes!
  • Screening: Zoolander (2001)
    Screening: Zoolander (2001)
    Fri, Apr 24
    Apr 24, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    Montréal, 1844 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
  • Sheli Stevens & Dimo James
    Sheli Stevens & Dimo James
    Sat, Apr 25
    1832 Rue William
    Apr 25, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    1832 Rue William, 1832 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Joignez-vous à nous pour une soirée musicale envoûtante mêlant jazz, folk et classiques intemporels dans une ambiance chaleureuse et intimiste. Join us for a captivating musical evening blending jazz, folk, and timeless classics in a warm and intimate atmosphere.
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