TOP 5 Montreal Vernissages – Week of November 20, 2025

This week offers one of the richest cultural lineups of the season, with multiple Montreal vernissages inviting the public to explore design, visual arts, collective exhibitions, and intimate studio encounters. As always in Top 5 Montreal Vernissages, we curate the most notable events shaping the city’s creative landscape.

1. Launch of Magazine LIGNE No. 3 & Inauguration of a Collective Showcase – LOVACO

📍 4720 Sainte-Catherine Street East
🕔 Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM

One of the standout Montreal vernissages this week takes place at LOCACO, where MAGAZINE LIGNE unveils its anticipated Issue No. 3. More than a launch, this event introduces the magazine’s refreshed visual identity, its new website, and a thematic edition centered on inclusivity: Everyone Is Invited.

In parallel, guests will witness the opening of a collective storefront, an evolving space dedicated to showcasing local design and creative craftsmanship.

Expect a refined sensory experience with sushi, local spirits, product samplings, and curated projections set within the elegant environment of the LOVACO furniture boutique. Designers, architects, artists, and partners will be present, making this one of the must-attend Montreal vernissages for anyone following design and contemporary creativity.

2. Open Studios & Meet the Artists in Residence – Fonderie Darling

📍 745 Ottawa Street
🕠 Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Fonderie Darling hosts one of the city’s most beloved Montreal vernissages in the form of an open studio evening. This edition offers visitors a direct encounter with three artists in residence: Kate Power, Andréa Mancini, and Sébastian Fröhlich.

Known for its warm and open atmosphere, the Darling’s studio events often include a shared meal on the top floor, fostering a sense of community as visitors move between studios. In addition to meeting the artists, the public will have access to the venue’s current exhibitions, including Herbier résistant / Rosa Luxembourg by Paula Valero Comin. Presented as part of the MOMENTA Biennale, this major installation closes on Sunday and comes highly recommended.

If your goal is to experience Montreal vernissages that bring you behind the scenes of artistic practice, this is an essential stop.

3. Vernissage – Movements: An Ode to the Feminine – Maison Keï Akai

📍 1428 Sherbrooke Street West
🕕 Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Maison Keï Akai contributes one of the most intimate Montreal vernissages of the week with its collective exhibition Movements: An Ode to the Feminine, presenting works by seven multigenerational women artists: Christine Hodgson, Audrey-Ève Goulet, Sandrine Castellan, Amelia Hadouchi, Yanelis Carson, Sonia Delaunay, and Patricia Govesensky.

The exhibition spans gestural abstraction, expressive color palettes, and poetic photography, weaving a rich dialogue around feminine perspectives in contemporary art.

Maison Keï Akai is known for its welcoming atmosphere, community-driven openings, and active support of emerging talent. Co-founded by French singer Cyril Kamar (recognized for his international hit Femme Like U) and his partner, the space holds a meaningful place in the city’s cultural landscape. For those seeking Montreal vernissages with depth and soul, this one stands out.

4. Vernissage – Dessein / Ville Dense (Collective Exhibition) – La Chaufferie

📍 2220 Parthenais Street
🕖 Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

La Chaufferie, the exhibition venue of COOP Lézarts, invites the public to one of the most convivial Montreal vernissages of the season. Featuring the work of 20 member artists, this exhibition blends community spirit, artistic diversity, and the unique charm of a stone-walled industrial space transformed into a creative hub.

Visitors are encouraged to engage with the artists, explore new works, and immerse themselves in the cooperative’s creative energy. With the holiday season approaching, this vernissage also offers an opportunity to discover works from a community deeply rooted in Montreal’s artistic identity.

5. Vernissage – Novembre (Collective Exhibition) – Galerie Ambigu

📍 1761 Atateken Street
🕕 Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Saturday nights at Galerie Ambigu have become an institution among Montreal vernissages, known for their festive, welcoming atmosphere and collective exhibitions that bring together a wide network of artists.

The exhibition Novembre promises musical ambiance, accessible contemporary works, and a dynamic crowd, ideal for those looking to combine art appreciation with a vibrant weekend outing. If you’re exploring Montreal vernissages that offer both depth and nightlife energy, this event is the perfect Saturday pick.

Learn More

For more exhibitions, radio features, and visual art events happening across Montreal, visit:
🎧 In Situ Radio Magazine
📻 Radio Centre-Ville 102.3 FM
🌐 Magazine In Situ

On air since 2010, In situ remains one of Montreal’s rare radio programs entirely dedicated to visual arts and related disciplines.

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