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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

  • Screening: The seven year itch (1955)
    Screening: The seven year itch (1955)
    Feb 05, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 10:10 p.m.
    Montréal, 1844 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Romance movie Cycle. Come with a Date or with your friends to enjoy a great movie in a romantic setting
  • Screening: How to Marry A Millionaire (1953)
    Screening: How to Marry A Millionaire (1953)
    Feb 06, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 10:10 p.m.
    Montréal, 1844 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Romance movie Cycle. Come with a Date or with your friends to enjoy a great movie in a romantic setting
  • Melina Spiga — Jazz, Folk & Brésil
    Melina Spiga — Jazz, Folk & Brésil
    Feb 06, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – Feb 07, 2026, 1:00 a.m.
    Montréal, 1832 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Autrice-compositrice-interprète mêlant jazz, folk et influences brésiliennes, Melina Spiga propose un univers musical intime et chaleureux.
  • 🎶 Unfinished Basements — Adam Goulet & Hanser Santos Gomez en concert
    🎶 Unfinished Basements — Adam Goulet & Hanser Santos Gomez en concert
    Feb 07, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 11:50 p.m.
    1832 Rue William, 1832 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Adam Goulet – voix, guitare, composition Hanser Santos Gomez – percussions, voix Chansons originales, guitare maîtrisée et narration musicale sincère Original songs, masterful guitar work, and heartfelt storytelling
  • Screening: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
    Screening: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
    Feb 07, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 10:10 p.m.
    Montréal, 1844 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Romance movie Cycle. Come with a Date or with your friends to enjoy a great movie in a romantic setting
  • Film Club Night:  A Separation  (2011)
    Film Club Night:  A Separation  (2011)
    Feb 12, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    Montréal, 1844 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Member's choice movie to celebrate Valentine's on our own way. Wine, cheese great people and a movie!
  • Open Mic / New Talents with Rully Marten
    Open Mic / New Talents with Rully Marten
    Feb 12, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – Feb 13, 2026, 1:00 a.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!
  • Soirée d’humour avec / Comedy Night with Vance Michel
    Soirée d’humour avec / Comedy Night with Vance Michel
    Feb 13, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 11:50 p.m.
    1832 Rue William, 1832 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    This time, we’re switching things up with a Comedy Night you won’t want to miss.
  • Screening: Anna Karenina (2012)
    Screening: Anna Karenina (2012)
    Feb 13, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 10:10 p.m.
    Montréal, 1844 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Romance movie Cycle. Come with a Date or with your friends to enjoy a great movie in a romantic setting
  • Valentine’s Day Paint & Mingle
    Valentine’s Day Paint & Mingle
    Feb 14, 2026, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    Montréal, 1844 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Explore your creative side—bring your date or friends and escape the world with a paintbrush, a glass of wine, and great company!
  • 💖 Valentine’s Night Live — Jazz, Pop & Piano 💖
    💖 Valentine’s Night Live — Jazz, Pop & Piano 💖
    Feb 14, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – Feb 15, 2026, 1:00 a.m.
    Montréal, 1832 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable evening of live music, glamour, and romance at the Montreal Art Center Gallery Club 1832 Café, featuring two exceptional performances by Christine Ghawi and Stephen Keefe.
  • Screening: Roman Holiday (1953)
    Screening: Roman Holiday (1953)
    Feb 14, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 10:10 p.m.
    Montréal, 1844 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5, Canada
    Romance movie Cycle. Come with a Date or with your friends to enjoy a great movie in a romantic setting
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