Top 5 Montreal Vernissages this week 🎨

Montreal’s art scene never sleeps, and this week it’s serving up experiences that awaken every sense. From striking photography to bold urban art and thought-provoking installations, these Top 5 Montreal Vernissages are must-see events you won’t want to miss.

📸 World Press Photo Exhibition Vernissage

📍 Marché Bonsecours, 350 St-Paul Street East, Old Montreal
🗓 Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 5:30 PM

The annual photojournalism highlight returns to the heart of Old Montreal! For its 18th edition, the World Press Photo exhibition takes over Marché Bonsecours, drawing thousands of visitors every year.

Dive into the images that captured world events, meet key voices behind the exhibition, and share a warm evening surrounded by those who live and breathe photography. This vernissage is always packed, lively, and inspiring — a perfect way to connect with the world through the lens of its most talented photojournalists.

👑 Queens Creation Collective Exhibition

📍 Maison de la Culture NDG – 6400 Monkland Avenue, Montreal
🗓 Thursday, August 28, 2025, 5 PM to 7 PM

Since 2014, Queens Creation has celebrated women’s creative power in urban arts. This collective brings together graffiti artists, street performers, dancers, and musicians from both local and international scenes.

In a space historically dominated by men, these women are reshaping the landscape with vibrant, fearless works. It’s the perfect moment to discover new talent, connect with passionate creators, and enjoy a Top 5 Montreal Vernissages that celebrates inclusion and artistic diversity.

🖌 Grand Reopening of Galerie L’Artiste

📍 1111 Bellechasse Street, Montreal
🗓 Thursday, August 28, 2025, 5 PM to 9 PM

Galerie L’Artiste, led by painter Sylvie Santerre, is reopening with a warm cocktail-vernissage. Since 2006, this space has been a hub of creativity, welcoming artists who see art as a tool for personal transformation.

Sylvie’s latest works promise a touching, introspective experience, perfect for an inspiring evening. Every visit to this space is more than an event — it’s an authentic artistic encounter.

🖼 Festival Échos du Passé – First Edition

📍 Fais-moi l’art, 900 Cherrier Street, Montreal
🗓 Vernissage Friday, August 29, 2025, 5 PM to 7 PM

A brand-new festival is here! Échos du Passé, organized by the Tokay association, puts photography and contemporary art in the spotlight.

This Friday’s vernissage is the perfect introduction to a weekend full of guided tours, screenings, discussions, and even a closing cocktail on Sunday at 7 PM. For photography lovers, this fresh addition to the cultural calendar is not to be missed.

🌍 The Lost Paintings – A Prelude to Return

📍 Articule, 6282 St-Hubert Street, Montreal
🗓 Friday, August 29, 2025, 5 PM to 7 PM

Curated by Rula Khoury, Joëlle Tomb, and Haidi Motola, this moving exhibition gathers 53 Palestinian artists and members of the diaspora who have recreated the lost works of Maroun Tomb, missing since the 1947 Nakba.

This first of two exhibitions is a powerful meeting of memory, art, and resistance. It’s an unmissable entry in this week’s Top 5 Montreal Vernissages for those who appreciate art that carries deep history and emotion.

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For even more artistic discoveries and updates on visual arts events in Montreal, check out the Magazine In Situ:

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Since 2010, In Situ has been a go-to for visual art lovers on Radio Centre-Ville (102.3 FM, Saturdays from 12 to 1 PM), bringing passionate voices to the forefront and transporting listeners deep into the art world.

✨ Conclusion

This week proves once again that Montreal is THE city where art thrives in every form. Share your highlights and let us know what made it into your Top 5 Montreal Vernissages this weekend — we’ll share the best stories! ✨

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