WOMEN'S ART SOCIETY of MONTREAL
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Newly added: Héritage Montréal is preparing to move to new offices soon. We look forward to sharing more details about this new chapter with you in an upcoming announcement. In the meantime, this move is also a chance to declutter a bit! So, we’re selling several pieces of furniture and other items we no longer need. It’s a great way to give them a second life while supporting our cause: the proceeds will go toward Héritage Montréal’s mission. Check out the list of available

Events: Sculpture Exhibition – Suzan Blackman – St. Lambert. Suzan Blackman, sculptor and member of WASM, will display many of her sculptures this weekend at the 50th edition of the Fêtes de Saint-Lambert, 21-23 August on Victoria Avenue. Please click on this link for more details! https://www.saint-lambert.ca/fr/fetes-saint-lambert Exposition de sculpture – Suzan Blackman – Saint Lambert Suzan Blackman, sculptrice et membre de WASM, présentera plusieurs de ses sculptures c

Events: West Island Art Studio Circuit - August 15 & 16, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In mid-August, artists across the West Island will open their studio doors for two free days of creativity and communication. Discover what happens behind the scenes in an artist’s studio — and meet the people who bring art to life in your community. https://wiasc.ca/ https://wiasc.ca/artist/sandra-woods/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- News: Con

Events: Journée ami(e) d'un(e)ami(e) Le samedi 15 août, partagez votre passion : chaque membre peut inviter gratuitement un(e) ami(e) à découvrir le Jardin botanique de Montréal. Présentez simplement votre carte valide des Amis du Jardin à l’entrée pour profiter de ce privilège. Ne manquez pas cette belle journée à deux ! © Lyne Brissette, 2026. Grand pique-nique des Amis et cinéma en plein air - Le 22 août 2026, de 17 h à 22 h, retrouvez-nous pour une soirée conviviale

Events: Essentrics in the Park – Breast Cancer Fundraiser. Outdoor Class Location – Verdun, Monday, August 10th @ 7pm. Parc du Quai de la Tortue, 6000 Boul. LaSalle, Verdun, QC H4H 1M7 ENTRY BY DONATION - Give whatever you can! iPads will be onsite to make donating easy or bring your proof of donation. -------------------------------------------------------------------- At the McCord Museum: Evening of film screenings and discussion – International First Peoples’ Fest

Calls: From PhotoEd Magazine: Call for Submissions | photoed "Real VS Imagined - A Call for PHOTOGRAPHY Submissions" - organised by PhotoED Magazine on Zealous DEADLINE: September 18, 2026. -------------------------------------------------------------------- The McClure Gallery is now accepting submissions for its 2027-2028 exhibition programme. Contemporary artists of all media and curators with an exhibition proposal are invited to apply. →Deadline October 15, 2026

Programme « Artiste en résidence » de la Ville de Coaticook, 2027.  La Ville de Coaticook invite les artistes professionnels et écrivains à postuler pour un programme d’artiste en résidence. Depuis déjà plusieurs années, la Ville de Coaticook a mis en place le programme « Artiste en résidence » permettant à plusieurs artistes d’avoir accès gratuitement à un atelier de travail bien équipé avec un petit logement. Les sites enchanteurs de la ville et de la campagne avoisinant

Events: WASM member Daniela Fetea invites all to see her solo exhibit Vagabondages / Wanderings, du 6 au 31 juillet 2026; Vernissage:19 juillet à 16h. Les Jardins Millen (close to Henri Bourassa Metro Station) 10800, avenue Millen, Montréal, H2C 0A3. https://danielafetea.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- L'International des Feux Loto-Québec - From July 2 to August 6. https://en.sixflags.com/laronde/events/linternational-des-f

Events: Shakespeare in the Park is back. “The Winter’s Tale” on stage this season for Shakespeare in the Park. We speak with the director of this year's Shakespeare in the Park production of “The Winter’s Tale”. The co-founder of UnCannon Theatre (working in collaboration with Repercussion Theatre), Lydie Dubuisson, says this layered and complex play combines tragedy, mystery and romance. She also talks about the cast of all Black and Brown actors. https://www.cbc.ca/li

Events: At the McCord: Discover the unique legacy of the 1976 Olympic Games! Go behind the scenes to revisit the challenges and successes of this global event in the exhibition Montreal 1976: An Olympic Feat Travel through the fascinating history of Montreal’s restaurants, from delis to fine dining establishments, in the exhibition On the Menu – Montreal: A Restaurant Story Discover the immersive experience Céline in Dior: A Dazzling Moment, and step into a tribute to an ic

Events: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZp01XHAvbD/ https://www.lindarutenberg.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- Workshop at the MMFA with Avy Loftus - L’art du shibori. L’art du shibori -------------------------------------------------------------------- Parcours Arsenal art contemporain: Parcours Arsenal art contemporain — Arsenal Contemporary Art -------------------------------------------------------------------- At Mo

Events: Festival Bloomsday Montreal - IRISH WRITERS & A LIVING HISTORY OF THE MONTRÉAL IRISH. 40% of Québecers have some Irish ancestry — one of many cultural markers that signal the great diversity of Montréal. We are inspired by the inclusive potential of this diversity to bring history into the present and make it relevant. We spotlight the work of this remarkable modernist author and all the fine Irish writers — before and after Joyce — who seize our imaginations with

Festival d’art urbain: https://muralfestival.com/en/ NEW LANDING | Artists in Montreal -------------------------------------------------------------------- Finalists for 2026 Sobey Art Award revealed. The winner of Canada’s premier prize in contemporary art will be announced Nov. 14 in Ottawa. Finalists for 2026 Sobey Art Award revealed | CBC Arts -------------------------------------------------------------------- Photography: Nadya Kwandibens - 'The Lens Bears

Mona Rutenberg’s open studio: Directions: by car: Drive south off Notre Dame West, one street west of Monk Bridge. By bus: #36 or #38 from Vendome. Exit prior to crossing Monk Bridge. Walk down Philippe Turcot which is a one-way street. * Look for the balloons at my open gate. Mona Rutenberg - www.monarutenberg.ca -------------------------------------------------------------------- Scriven Montreal returns for pen and paper enthusiasts. In the digital age, Scriven Mon

At the Concordia Greenhouse - This Year's Epic Seedling Sale is happening this Friday! Don't miss out on locally grown seedlings from all your favourite garden groups! When: Friday May 22nd, 2026 Where: 7th floor of Henry Hall bldg. SGW Campus(Guy Concordia Metro Stop -- 1455 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest) How: Cash -------------------------------------------------------------------- NDG Art Hop - Please join the participating artists as we celebrate the NDG Art Hop. The studios

New at the McCord: From May 15 to September 7, 2026, the Museum presents the North American premiere of the exquisite Christian Dior Couture gown worn by Céline Dion during her unforgettable performance from the Eiffel Tower at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics. On May 29, join us for a one-of-a-kind evening at the McCord Stewart Museum, inspired by the exhibition Céline in Dior: A Dazzling Moment. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the exhibition, and to a

Haitian artists will step into the spotlight in the Quartier des spectacles this weekend for the very first Salon Haïtien de la Culture. It's a free, three-day celebration. We'll speak with the organizer, Roxane Ledan. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-383-lets-go/clip/16213680-first-salon-haitien-de-la-culture-kicks-downtown https://salonhaitiendelaculture.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- Meet the Artemis II crew - talk •

For the National Mental Health Week, the Centre d’apprentissage parallèle de Montréal (Le CAP) is presenting an intimate exhibition featuring a selection of self-portraits from the “moi m’aime” project. Free entrance. May 2 to 10, 2026. Monday: Closed. Tuesday to Friday: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Place Salle d'exposition https://www.placedesarts.com/en/event/moi-maime-100-autoportraits -----------------------------------------------------

Literary calls: QWF Awards: Calls for Submissions QWF Awards: Calls for Submissions - Quebec Writers' Federation -------------------------------------------------------------------- Rules and Regulations of the Montreal International Poetry Prize. Rules and Regulations — Montreal International Poetry Prize -------------------------------------------------------------------- April 30th is International Jazz Day. We are getting ready to celebrate the 15th anniversar

M.C. Escher – Exposition - Immerse yourself in the visionary universe of M.C. Escher, where logic meets dream and mathematics embraces paradox. For the first time in Montreal, over 150 works of his genius take you on a journey through impossible perspectives, continuous metamorphoses, and worlds that defy reality. A visual and emotional experience in the heart of Montreal. https://escher-expo.com/montreal/en/ -------------------------------------------------------------