Where to exhibit your art in Montréal
Montréal is one of North America's richest art cities — and there are more places to show your work than most emerging artists realize. From artist-run centres to cafés to galleries, here is a practical map of where to exhibit.
Artist-run centres and group shows
Artist-run centres are where emerging artists get their first serious audience of peers, curators and critics. They are non-commercial but build the reputation that opens commercial doors later.
Cafés, restaurants and rented spaces
Cafés and restaurants often display and sell rotating art — low-cost, public exposure. Renting a gallery space for a solo show or vernissage lets you exhibit without paying a commission on sales; L'Original rents two gallery spaces in Montréal for exactly this.
Commercial galleries
Commercial galleries offer the most reach and credibility. The fastest way in is a gallery that welcomes new artists directly — both as a physical space and an online shop — so your work reaches collectors in and beyond Montréal.
