Top 5 Montreal Vernissages | July 3–6 | Edition XXIV
Top 5 Montreal Vernissages Not to Miss This Week (July 2025)
Summer is in full swing in Montreal, bringing a vibrant wave of artistic events to galleries, museums, and cultural centers. This week, the Montreal art scene is showcasing a curated selection of unique vernissages, featuring community celebrations, multidisciplinary exhibitions, and photographic discoveries. Here’s our Top 5 Montreal Vernissages to check out from July 3 to 6, 2025.
1. Les Fantastiques / Rush to Mediation – Écomusée du Fier Monde
📍 2050 rue Atateken, Montreal
📅 Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
This community vernissage is an ode to the Centre-Sud neighborhood, its artists, and residents. Hosted at the Écomusée du Fier Monde, it celebrates the result of a participatory project with several exhibitions, including a collective artwork born from local workshops.
Highlights include:
- Constellation du Centre-Sud by Yann Pocreau
- My neighborhood: from yesterday to today by photojournalist Valérian Mazataud and Makan (a TAPAJ program participant)
A collaborative initiative by Au Coup de pouce Centre-Sud, Écomusée du Fier Monde, and Maison de la culture Janine-Sutto. A warm, vibrant, and accessible event where art meets the community—snacks included.
2. Finissage of Demi-Mesure – Clara Cousineau & Marion Paquette + Book Launch + Plein Sud Prize
📍 Espace Transmission, 5435 avenue des Érables, Montreal
📅 Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A triple event you don’t want to miss in the heart of Plateau Mont-Royal, held in a former garage turned cultural venue. The Plein Sud center, usually based in Longueuil, takes over Espace Transmission for a standout evening centered on the Demi-Mesure project.
Discover:
- Performative sculptures by the Cousineau & Paquette duo
- Launch of an artist’s book tied to the exhibition
- Presentation of the Plein Sud 2025 Prize, featuring finalists Clara Cousineau, Nada El-Omari, and Shaya Ishaq
A multidisciplinary event blending art, performance, and publishing in a decidedly contemporary atmosphere.
3. La Caïda du Narciso – MAADI & Arprim
📍 Arprim – Center for Print Art, Belgo Building
📅 Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Arprim opens its doors in summer to host the launch of the Museum of Contemporary Art/Department of the Invisibles (MAADI) programming with a compelling exhibition on self-portraiture.
Featuring:
- Mayte Bayon and her 88 self-portraits created since 1995
- Leticia Maria Muñoz and her performative installation La Chute
- An engaged perspective on identity, fluidity of self, and power dynamics in art
Presented by Stanley Février, a key figure in socially engaged art in Montreal, advocating for greater diversity in museum institutions.
4. Stories of Light – Photography Exhibition
📍 Galerie Espace, 4844 Saint-Laurent Blvd, Montreal
📅 Friday, July 4, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Four photographers Caroline Fabbro, Laura Regev, Gabriela Vogua, and Neil Harris, explore light as a universal and emotional language. Their images invite viewers to reflect on their own relationship with imagery in a contemplative atmosphere.
This exhibition offers a sensitive and poetic visual immersion. A Mile End must-see for fans of contemporary photography.
5. Faux-Folklore – Expo + Artistic Picnic
📍 Galerie Stewart Hall, 176 chemin du Bord-du-Lac–Lakeshore, Pointe-Claire
📅 Sunday, July 6, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (picnic starts at noon)
A dream setting by the St. Lawrence River, a century-old building, and a festive program—all the ingredients for a perfect cultural Sunday. Curator Manel Benchabane brings together four artists (Rémi Belliveau, Jean-Michel Leclerc, Kim Kölle Valentine, and Alberto Porro) around the theme of revisited folklore.
Bonus activities:
- Picnic from noon (bring your lunch, treats provided)
- Creative workshops inspired by the exhibit
- Outdoor sketching sessions with the Urban Sketchers of Montreal and Ottawa
An intergenerational gathering exploring memory, imagination, and reality.
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Whether you’re an art lover, collector, or simply curious, these Top 5 Montreal Vernissages each offer a unique doorway into contemporary creation. Embrace the diversity, richness, and collective energy of these artistic events.
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