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Sell your art in Minneapolis

Are you an artist in Minneapolis looking to show and sell your work? L'Original represents a large network of professional artists and actively welcomes new talent, with a physical gallery in Montréal and an online shop whose works are shipped across the United States.

Whether you are in Minneapolis or nearby, you can apply directly instead of waiting to be discovered.

Original artwork by an L'Original artist, delivered to Minneapolis
Signed original artwork, delivered to Minneapolis from our Montréal galleries.

Why artists from Minneapolis join L'Original

A gallery brings credibility, collectors and visibility. L'Original combines a physical presence in Montréal with online reach, so your work meets buyers far beyond Minneapolis, while keeping a fair share of every sale for the artist.

Minneapolis & Montréal: the same creative energy

Montréal has become one of the world capitals of street art and contemporary art, so much so it's often called artists' "new New York": a more accessible cost of living than New York or London, a thriving scene (murals, festivals, galleries, artist-run centres) and collectors open to new work. Artists in Minnesota and the surrounding area often share that same energy; joining L'Original connects your local practice to this creative hub and its collector network.

How to apply

Prepare 8–12 coherent works with photos, dimensions and prices, plus a short artist statement, then submit your application. Our team gets back to you, wherever you are.

Exhibit and sell beyond Minneapolis

Many artists in Minnesota and the surrounding area struggle to find buyers locally alone. By joining L'Original, your work is shown in our two galleries, at 163 rue Saint-Paul Ouest (Old Montréal) and 4455 rue Saint-Denis (Plateau), and in our online shop, making it visible to collectors everywhere, shipped across the United States. You keep your roots in Minneapolis while reaching a national market.

Artists from Minneapolis

Minneapolis has produced artists like Frank Big Bear and Wing Young Huie, proof of a living scene. Yet getting known beyond the local market stays hard: joining L'Original connects your work to collectors in Montréal and across North America.

Minneapolis fosters bold contemporary art, blending land art, printmaking and strong Indigenous voices.

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Dorian Verdier — Founder of L'Original · HEC academic author on the democratization of art

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Dorian Verdier

Founder of L'Original · HEC academic author on the democratization of art

Dorian Verdier founded the first gallery of its kind in North America and has spent ten years making original art accessible. His academic work at HEC focuses on the democratization of art, the same conviction that guides every collection on L'Original.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to live in Montréal to exhibit?

No. We represent artists from everywhere; your work travels to Montréal and is sold in the gallery and online. Artists from Minneapolis are welcome to join.

What share does the artist keep on each sale?

Our model is designed to return a fairer share to the artist than the classic gallery commission (often 40–60%). The exact terms are shared with you when you apply.

Do you also sell online for artists in Minneapolis?

Yes, every work is sold in the gallery AND in our online shop (works shipped across the United States), multiplying your reach far beyond Minneapolis.

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