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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

  • Entre Terre et Ciel — Exhibition by Oana Itu
    Entre Terre et Ciel — Exhibition by Oana Itu
    Dec 05, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – Dec 20, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
    Montréal, 1844 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Discover Entre Terre et Ciel by Oana Itu — a journey between earth and sky, memory and myth, painting and sculpture.
  •  Screening: Trajectoire partie 1
     Screening: Trajectoire partie 1
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Dec 11
    Dec 11, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    Montréal, 1844 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    🎬 présentation du court-métrage réalisé par Davis Robitaille
  • Dimo James Acoustic Show  – Live at the Montreal Art Centre
    Dimo James Acoustic Show  – Live at the Montreal Art Centre
    Dec 12, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – Dec 13, 2025, 1:00 a.m.
    Montréal, 1832 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Heartfelt songs, timeless soul. Experience Dimo James acoustic performance
  • Screening:  Carol (2015)
    Screening:  Carol (2015)
    Fri, Dec 12
    Dec 12, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    Montréal, 1844 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Get your cocoa ready! We’re celebrating the holiday season with a Christmas movie cycle this December
  • Stephen Keefe
    Stephen Keefe
    Sat, Dec 13
    Montréal
    Dec 13, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – Dec 14, 2025, 12:00 a.m.
    Montréal, 1832 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Montreal Art Center Café, where talented pianist Stephen Keefe brings jazz and pop classics to life with soul, style, and flair.
  • Film Club Night:  Gremlins (1984)
    Film Club Night:  Gremlins (1984)
    Dec 18, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    Montréal, 1844 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Film Club night Friendly movie lovers gathering: Wine & cheese and a movie.
  • Aliyah Campuzano & Bruce McKenna - Live at the Montreal Art Centre
    Aliyah Campuzano & Bruce McKenna - Live at the Montreal Art Centre
    Dec 18, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – Dec 19, 2025, 12:00 a.m.
    Montréal, 1832 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    An indie pop/rock performance of originals, and covers you know and love
  • Screening: Lethal Weapon (1987)
    Screening: Lethal Weapon (1987)
    Dec 19, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    Montréal, 1844 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Get your cocoa ready! We’re celebrating the holiday season with a Christmas movie cycle this December
  • Christine Ghawi - Live show
    Christine Ghawi - Live show
    Fri, Dec 19
    Dec 19, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – Dec 20, 2025, 1:00 a.m.
    Montréal, 1832 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Jazz. Pop. Glamour. Gemini Award-winning Christine Ghawi takes the stage.
  • Screening: It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
    Screening: It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
    Dec 20, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – 9:10 p.m.
    Montréal, 1844 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Get your cocoa ready! We’re celebrating the holiday season with a Christmas movie cycle this December
  •  Cabaret Cowboys do Christmas
     Cabaret Cowboys do Christmas
    Dec 20, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – Dec 21, 2025, 1:00 a.m.
    Montréal, 1832 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Swing, laugh, and sing along as The Cabaret Cowboys do Christmas bring vintage swing, playful banter, and unforgettable tunes from Gershwin to Roy Rogers to the stage!
  • Arts on Fire: The Art of Editorial Cartooning
    Arts on Fire: The Art of Editorial Cartooning
    Jan 23, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    Montréal, 1844 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Get ready for a bold and unfiltered evening as award-winning cartoonists Frédéric Serre and Anthony “Napoleon” Bonaparte join host Wayne Larsen for a lively talk on the art, humour, and controversy of editorial cartooning.
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