Montreal Art Galleries to Visit This Week – February 2026
Montreal’s cultural calendar comes alive in early February with a series of rich, thought-provoking openings across the city. From documentary video installations honoring cultural icons to intimate explorations of memory, landscape, and material, these Montreal Art Galleries offer a compelling snapshot of the city’s visual arts scene as winter transitions toward spring. Whether you are a seasoned collector, an emerging artist, or simply curious, these vernissages are ideal moments to experience art in a social, accessible way.
Below is a curated selection of the Top 4 Montreal Art Galleries to visit this week, spotlighting major vernissages taking place in early February 2026.
Le siècle de Janette & La dérive de Chloé Beaulieu
Maison de la culture Janine Sutto
📍 2550 rue Ontario Est, Montréal (adjacent to Frontenac métro)
🕔 Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
The Maison de la culture Janine Sutto launches its winter–spring 2026 program with a double vernissage that carries both historical weight and poetic sensitivity. The evening opens with Le siècle de Janette, a documentary video installation conceived by Martin Bundock and directed by Léa Clermont‑Dion in collaboration with Janette Bertrand, marking the cultural icon’s 100th birthday.
Projected on two large screens in a restrained, immersive setup, the work reflects on a century of social engagement, media presence, and feminist impact. The installation invites viewers to slow down, listen, and reflect on the enduring influence of a woman who shaped Quebec’s cultural consciousness.
In the adjacent space, multidisciplinary artist Chloé Beaulieu presents La dérive, an exhibition combining photography, printmaking, drawing, and painting. Rooted in rural Quebec landscapes, the works explore fragments of memory and personal attachment to place. Together, these two exhibitions offer a powerful dialogue between collective history and intimate geography within one of the city’s most accessible Montreal Art Galleries.
La forêt intérieure – Sara Rodriguez
Espace Mile‑End
📍 368 Fairmount Ouest, Montréal
🕕 Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Espace Mile‑End, a coworking space well known for its welcoming vernissages, hosts one of the most convivial openings of winter 2026. Visual artist Sara Rodriguez, originally from Spain, presents La forêt intérieure, a body of work inspired by nature and inner landscapes.
Working primarily in oil painting and mixed media, Rodriguez creates textured compositions that evoke forests, organic rhythms, and emotional states. The setting enhances the experience, offering a warm and social environment that encourages conversation between artists, visitors, and regulars. This vernissage exemplifies how Montreal Art Galleries can exist beyond traditional gallery walls while maintaining strong curatorial intent.
Triple Vernissage at Fais‑moi l’art
Fais‑moi l’art
📍 900 rue Cherrier, Montréal
🕕 Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 6 PM – 8:30 PM
Housed in a chic apartment dating back to the previous century, Fais‑moi l’art opens its 2026 season with a triple exhibition vernissage. The evening features Sous l’arbre en fleur by Mickaël Lepage, Devenir déviant – première partie by Médéric Corbin, and A Station Libre – Home Is Where the Hearth Was by Tiffany Wong.
Founded in 2021, this artist‑run venue is dedicated to supporting emerging artists through exhibition opportunities and professional integration. Known for its festive and welcoming atmosphere, Fais‑moi l’art consistently delivers some of the most engaging Montreal art exhibitions, where discovery and celebration go hand in hand.
Miniature – Group Exhibition
Galerie Mël
📍 3140 rue de Rouen, Montréal
🕒 Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 3 PM – 9 PM
Galerie Mël launches its first vernissage of 2026 with Miniature, a collective exhibition centered on small‑scale works. Located in a former garage converted into a gallery and artist studios, the space offers a relaxed yet vibrant setting accessible both in the afternoon and evening.
Visitors can explore works by several artists, many of whom are not represented by commercial galleries, and acquire affordable pieces. The ability to visit the adjacent studios adds another layer of intimacy to this event, reinforcing why such Montreal Art Galleries remain essential to the city’s cultural fabric.
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