Top 5 Montreal Vernissages to Discover This Week – November 2025

The Montreal Art Scene never sleeps and this week, it’s bursting with major openings, emotional returns, and striking new exhibitions. From an international star’s comeback to emerging artists pushing the limits of form and meaning, here are the Top 5 Vernissages in Montreal you won’t want to miss.

1. David Altmejd – AGORA

📍 Galerie de l’UQAM, Pavillon Judith-Jasmin, 1400 rue Berri (Room J-R120)
📅 Thursday, November 6, 2025 – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

A monumental event for the Montreal Art Scene — internationally acclaimed sculptor David Altmejd returns to Montreal after a decade away. A former UQAM student himself, Altmejd presents AGORA, a powerful exploration of human and non-human forms through 30 striking busts and heads.

Inspired by cloning, mutation, identity, and the unconscious, his enigmatic sculptures merge ancestral and futuristic aesthetics in a fascinating “agora” of surreal beings. Curated by Louise Déry, director of Galerie de l’UQAM, this exhibition is expected to draw long lines and plenty of excitement.

💬 Can’t make it to the opening? Altmejd will be present in the gallery the next day from 3 PM to 6 PM for an exclusive meet & greet.

2. Janna Yotte – Accumulating Heals (Cumuler les guérisons)

📍 Georges-Vanier Cultural Centre, 2450 Workman Street
📅 Thursday, November 6, 2025 – 6 PM to 8 PM

The poetic world of Janna Yotte invites viewers to contemplate pain and recovery through mesmerizing visual compositions. A photographer and graphic designer by training, Yotte crafts wall sculptures from thousands of tiny colored beads that form bruise-like patterns — delicate, tactile, and deeply moving.

Drawing inspiration from vintage medical texts and botanical illustrations, her aesthetic merges fragility and strength, making her one of the most compelling new voices in the Montreal Art Scene.

🌸 Expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere — as always — at the Georges-Vanier Cultural Centre’s vernissages in Montreal’s vibrant South-West.

3. Les Impatients – Parlez-moi d’amour (27th Edition)

📍 Le Grand Atelier de Montréal, 5800 St-Denis Street, Suite 702
📅 Friday, November 7, 2025 – 5:30 PM to 8 PM

A beloved fixture of the Montreal Art Scene, the Parlez-moi d’amour benefit exhibition by Les Impatients celebrates its 27th edition with over 300 artworks up for auction.

Following the devastating fire that destroyed their former space, this year marks the official inauguration of their brand-new Grand Atelier. Hosted by Sophie Fouron and supported by patrons Rosalie Gamache and Richard-Max Tremblay, the event will blend art, empathy, and community.

For 33 years, Les Impatients has used art as a form of healing and connection for those living with mental health challenges — a cause well worth supporting.

4. Jeff Rothstein – Vintage Gotham

📍 Foil Gallery, 6560 Waverly Street
📅 Friday, November 7, 2025 – 6 PM to 9 PM

Get ready for a nostalgic trip to 1970s New York through the lens of Brooklyn-based photographer Jeff Rothstein. His Vintage Gotham series captures the poetic rawness of city life, freezing moments of beauty in the everyday bustle.

Hosted at the ever-trendy Foil Gallery, a hybrid space blending gallery, café, and bar — the show promises a dynamic vernissage buzzing with young creatives and design lovers.

A must-see for anyone drawn to street photography, retro atmospheres, and the timeless energy of the Montreal Art Scene.

5. Michel de Broin & Angela Grauerholz – Duo Exhibition

📍 Blouin Division Gallery, 2020 William Street
📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 – 3 PM to 5:30 PM

A dialogue between two major figures of contemporary art, Michel de Broin and Angela Grauerholz takes center stage this weekend at the elegant Blouin Division Gallery.

De Broin, best known for his large-scale public sculptures, pairs up with Grauerholz, a globally recognized Canadian photographer known for her surreal, introspective imagery. Together, they explore themes of memory, perception, and transformation across sculpture, photography, and video.

🌟 A refined, must-see encounter that perfectly embodies the creative spirit of the Montreal Art Scene.

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

✨ Whether you’re an art lover, a collector, or just curious, this week’s lineup offers a rich glimpse into the ever-evolving Montreal Art Scene. Step out, explore, and let the city’s creativity move you.

If you’ll be in Montréal this November, mark your calendar for RAW WINE Montreal 2025. And if you can’t make it in person, seek out these wines, they’re exceptional. Santé! 🍷 Eager to taste wines and spirits before the Raw Wine fair? See you at La grande Dégustation!