Visual arts · February 2, 2023
Artistes de rue montréalais : hommage aux pionniers
« L'Original pays tribute to the pioneers of Montréal urban art with a double exhibition spanning thirty years of landmark works. »
Éric Clément
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La Galerie
qui Amuse
Cultural, creative and community space
Offering Quebec youth an inclusive, safe, alcohol-free space where everyone can explore, express themselves and contribute to an artistic community united by creativity and solidarity.
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Why does Montréal need
a space dedicated to its youth?
A missing space
Thousands of arts and music students in Montréal are longing for a stage to perform on. Young artists have talent and ideas, but accessible, welcoming, alcohol-free spaces geared toward youth remain far too rare.
A creative refuge
A café-space where you can create, connect, experiment and simply be yourself. Without the pressure of traditional bars or the snobbish atmosphere of networking events — just a place where ideas naturally blend.
A springboard for emerging artists
Fair pay for artists, accessible equipment, 100% local programming. We give Quebec youth a place to express themselves and grow — the transition from amateur to professional should never happen in precarity.
Our ambitions to transform
Montréal's cultural landscape
Structure the local artistic next generation
By offering a permanent space for experimentation and exhibition, we reduce the precarity of first opportunities.
Pay and professionalize young talent
We create a framework where artists are paid, visible and supported in their development.
Create a healthy and sustainable cultural model
An alcohol-free, inclusive and accessible space that fosters authentic encounters and a solid creative community.
Discover the Gallery in images
Dive into the world of La Galerie qui Amuse: behind the scenes of Trempette & Macaron evenings, creations from emerging artists, venue details and candid moments captured on the fly. A visual tour to feel the atmosphere before even stepping through the door.
Three ways to experience
La Galerie qui Amuse
Open laboratory of Montréal creativity
MON–SUN · 10AM–6PMAn innovative and spontaneous space, no reservation required: walk in freely, choose a work by a local artist or create using our prompts, and leave with a paper or textile print made on-site.
- →Handcrafted print on paper or textile ($35)
- →Every print supports an emerging artist
- →Students, parents, curious tourists welcome
Choose your way
to contribute
Every donation, big or small, concretely builds the future of La Galerie qui Amuse. The tiers are designed to be lasting, experiential, artistic and collective.
In the press
The pens behind our brushes: our story told by the best.
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Grounded in research
The academic research behind PickArt
The model grew out of a master's thesis by our founder, Dorian Verdier (M.Sc., HEC Montréal, 2024), on the democratization of art among citizens in the digital age, carried out in the lab with UdeM and Tech3Lab.
Master's thesis
PDF · HEC Montréal, 2024
French version only
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« Montréal is home to the highest concentration of artists in Canada. L'Original helps these urban talents shine locally and internationally. »
Alexandra Grenier
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Our partners
La Galerie qui Amuse benefits from the support of organizations that believe in the power of culture for Quebec youth.
Interested in becoming a partner? Contact us →
Recognized by the community
Thousands of visitors have endorsed the experience. The Original is among the best cultural activities in Montreal.