Top 5 Montreal Vernissages | June 26–28 | Edition XXIII
Top 5 Montreal Vernissages Not to Miss in Late June 2025 🌸
As spring comes to a close, Montreal’s art scene continues to flourish with a series of standout vernissages—blending ceramics, international contemporary art, innovative lighting design, and bold artistic expression.
Here’s our curated selection of the Top 5 Montreal Vernissages to mark in your late-June cultural calendar.
1. ✨ Renée Condo & Macaulay + Co Exhibitions at Galerie Blouin Division
📍 2020 rue William, Montreal
🗓 Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Two summer exhibitions come to life at Galerie Blouin Division, located on the second floor of Arsenal Contemporary Art:
- Renée Condo presents One Who Shatters Particles, One Who Smells Flowers, a compelling reflection on science and Indigenous sensory knowledge.
- Macaulay + Co showcases works by five Vancouver-based artists exploring form, materials, and sensory experience.
A dual vernissage merging cosmology, Indigenous art, and contemporary abstraction, in a laid-back setting with complimentary drinks.
2. 📚 Nuit Éternelle at Centre Clark + Book Launch Climbing Aboard
📍 5455 avenue de Gaspé, Suite 114, Montreal
🗓 Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Centre Clark presents a group show of Cuban contemporary art, featuring seven censored or exiled artists. The exhibit, Nuit Éternelle / Aesthetic Disobedience, is paired with the launch of Analays Alvarez Hernández’s book Climbing Aboard, which addresses curatorial issues and artistic autonomy.
Curated by Amed Aroche in partnership with Projet Casa, this event promises lively debate, networking, and cultural discovery in a festive, inclusive setting.
3. 🔦 SAT-L01 Lamp Launch by HM.Acteson
📍 250 rue Beaumont, Montreal
🗓 Friday, June 27, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Design meets cosmos with the launch of SAT-L01, a multifunctional lamp by HM.Acteson. Compact and modular, the piece can be used as a pendant, wall fixture, or desk lamp.
This three-day exhibition will include refreshments from Zamalek and Wills Beer, making it a perfect occasion to extend the energy of spring with an illuminating experience.
4. 🌺 Mornes by Jean Mailloux at Atelier Cône 10
📍 3941 rue Saint-Denis, Montreal
🗓 Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Jean Mailloux unveils a poetic exhibition inspired by “mornes”—hill-like landscapes found in island and coastal regions. His pieces combine lithography and ceramics into handcrafted collages evoking forests and ghostly presences.
The show takes place at Atelier Cône 10, a welcoming ceramic studio known for its warm community spirit. A serene and introspective art moment.
5. 💼 Emerging Artists Evening at Montreal Art Centre & Museum
📍 1844 rue William, Montreal
🗓 Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The Montreal Art Centre & Museum will spotlight 14 emerging artists chosen from over 100 submissions. Works will span painting, drawing, and hybrid media across multiple floors, with snacks and drinks included.
Entry is by voluntary donation, and reservations are recommended. An ideal chance to meet the next generation of artistic talent.
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📻 Magazine radio In Situ, airing every Saturday from noon to 1 p.m. on Radio Centre-Ville 102.3 FM, has been showcasing Montreal’s visual arts since 2010.
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