Montreal Art Exhibits: 5 MUST-SEE EXHIBITIONS THIS WEEK

Montréal is alive with creativity, and this week is no exception. From gallery openings to contemporary art fairs and collective exhibitions, the city’s vibrant art scene is in full bloom. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a curious culture lover, these 5 standout events are not to be missed.

1. Dual Openings: The Leon’s Share by Fatine Violette-Sabiri & New Exhibitions at Galerie Nicolas Robert

📍 Galerie Eli Kerr – 4647 Saint-Laurent Blvd, Montréal
📍 Galerie Nicolas Robert – 4653 Saint-Laurent Blvd, Montréal
🗓️ Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM / 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Kick off your week with a dynamic double feature on Saint-Laurent Boulevard, where two neighboring galleries host compelling exhibitions that couldn’t be more different in style yet feel perfectly paired.

At Galerie Eli Kerr, multidisciplinary artist Fatine Violette-Sabiri presents The Leon’s Share, a deeply personal exploration that fuses tactile art with evocative photography. Her work invites reflection on themes of memory, intimacy, and materiality, bridging the abstract with the emotional in a way that’s both poignant and playful.

Next door at Galerie Nicolas Robert, three solo exhibitions offer unique artistic perspectives:

• Dexter Barker-Glenn examines the sentimental value of objects and how they shape our personal and collective relationships.

• Samuelle Grande blurs the boundaries between the living and the inanimate in her series of large-format oil paintings that feel simultaneously organic and surreal.

• Maude Corriveau challenges the viewer’s relationship with imagery through paper-based works framed in undulating, hand-painted oil structures.

Together, these exhibitions create a dialogue on perception, presence, and personal meaning. This evening promises to be a perfect launch into Montréal’s buzzing art week.

2. PLURAL Contemporary Art Fair & Parallel Art Fair

📍 Grand Quai of the Port of Montréal – 200 de la Commune St. W, Old Montréal
📍 OFF Location – 10 Avenue des Pins W, Montréal
🗓️ Friday to Sunday, April 11–13, 2025

Montréal’s most anticipated contemporary art event of the season is here: PLURAL. Set inside the historic Grand Quai in Old Montréal, this prestigious fair brings together 44 galleries and 7 project spaces, showcasing key figures from Québec’s and Canada’s dynamic contemporary art world.

Organized with the curatorial insight of Anaïs Castro, PLURAL goes beyond the typical art fair format with a robust program of curated exhibitions, artist talks, roundtables, and guided tours, perfect for collectors, critics, and curious minds alike.

For those seeking something more underground and unfiltered, the Parallel Art Fair, held at 10 Avenue des Pins West, offers a free alternative space dedicated to emerging artists and bold experimental projects. The opening night on Friday sets the tone with a casual, lively vernissage filled with fresh perspectives and raw creativity.

Whether you’re into the polished professionalism of PLURAL or the rebellious energy of the OFF scene, this weekend is your chance to experience the full spectrum of Montréal’s contemporary art.

3. Exhibition & Sale: Brutalité by Desbiens & Robinson

📍 Galerie L’Espace – 4844 Saint-Laurent Blvd, Montréal
🗓️ Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Prepare for an emotionally charged experience at Brutalité, the latest collaborative exhibition from well-known Montréal artists Dominic Desbiens and Dju Robinson. Known for curating the powerful group show XL, the duo returns with a more intimate yet no less impactful offering.

Brutalité is a bold confrontation between raw materiality and emotive force. Expect immersive installations, large-scale mixed media works, and a fearless commentary on the harsh realities of contemporary life—consumerism, alienation, and digital overload.

This exhibition is not just a visual experience, it’s a wake-up call that asks visitors to reflect deeply and viscerally. It also serves as a hub for a passionate and engaged creative community.

4. Art & Dialogue Brunch at the Belgo

📍 Belgo Building – Montréal’s Art Center Hub
🗓️ Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Why not combine your Sunday breakfast with an art experience? The Art & Dialogue Brunch at the Belgo offers an intimate and informal way to connect with Montréal’s artistic heartbeat.

As part of the PLURAL satellite programming, the event invites visitors to explore multiple artist-run centers inside the iconic Belgo building. While enjoying coffee and brunch bites, you’ll have the opportunity to meet the artists, curators, and gallery directors face to face.

From spontaneous studio tours to casual group discussions, this event is a rare chance to see the art world in motion and up close. It’s relaxed, welcoming, and rich in inspiration, a nourishing experience for both body and mind.

5. Vernissage: The Outremont Group of Eight

📍 Robert-Bourassa Library – 41 St-Just Ave, Outremont
🗓️ Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

End your week on a celebratory note with an exhibition that champions women artists across generations. As part of Outremont’s 150th anniversary, The Group of Eight brings together eight female artists aged 27 to 85, each offering a unique vision of the city of Outremont through painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media.

The vernissage features a warm, community-centered atmosphere with a special artwork raffle benefiting the YMCA du Parc Seniors Center—a reminder of how Montréal’s artists continue to blend creativity with social commitment.

This event closes the week with beauty, solidarity, and multigenerational wisdom—proof that art in Montréal is as compassionate as it is innovative.

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