Launch of the Montreal Network for Creative Spaces

Last Friday, the CAM and the City of Montreal’s Culture Department brought together stakeholders from various backgrounds to launch the Montreal Network for Creative Spaces, a new collaborative initiative dedicated to advancing this priority issue for the future of Montreal’s arts community.

This network is being established as a space for dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration. It will foster exchanges among the artistic, cultural, institutional, community, philanthropic, social economy, and innovation sectors to better understand the challenges on the ground, pool expertise, and develop solutions to protect and expand creative spaces in Montreal. Its strength will lie in the collective intelligence of its members.

A big thank you to Jonathan Villeneuve and the entire team at Ateliers Belleville for their generous hospitality, as well as to everyone who participated in this first step and contributed to the richness of the discussions.

Hua Jin selected for first Artist Residency | Espace pour la vie at the Planetarium

The CAM and Espace pour la vie are pleased to announce that visual artist Hua Jin is the first recipient of the Artist Residency at the Planetarium.

Julien Valmary Named Executive Director

Following a rigorous and demanding process, the Conseil’s choice was clear: Julien Valmary is the right person to lead the CAM.

$114,000 Invested to Improve Access to Creative Spaces in Montréal

The Conseil des arts de Montréal and the City of Montréal’s Service de la culture are pleased to announce their support for 12 projects that will help develop, pool and sustain creative spaces for Montréal’s artists and cultural organizations, for a total investment of $114,000.

10 Years of Parcours: Building the Next Generation of Philanthropy Professionals

Conseil des arts de Montréal is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Parcours, an initiative that has helped build the next generation of philanthropy professionals.

Consécration 2026: 28 cultural workers honoured

On the occasion of the second edition of the Consécration evening, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, the CAM is paying tribute to 28 cultural workers who have accumulated 1,136 years of dedication to Montréal's cultural community.

MU celebrates 20 years of creation and urban transformation!

MU, a charitable organization that transforms Montreal's public space through the creation of permanent murals rooted in local communities, is celebrating 20 years of creation, commitment, and urban transformation.

Eco-responsibility training: a different way

Faced with the challenges of the socio-ecological transition, the cultural community is being called upon to rethink its ways of creating, producing and disseminating.

To help with this transformation, the Conseil des arts de Montréal offers arts organizations training to acquire knowledge, share expertise and develop more sustainable practices.

Organized with the support of committed partners, the Caisse Desjardins de la culture and the Fondation familiale Trottier, these training sessions provide participants with practical tools, opportunities for exchanging, and support tailored to the realities of Montréal’s artistic community.

Financial Support for 22 Montréal Projects with Environmentally Responsible or Resource-Pooling Initiatives

The Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM) is proud to announce its support for 22 Montréal projects as part of the Programme de partenariat territorial en lien avec la collectivité de l’île de Montréal, carried out in collaboration with the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ).

The Propulsion Award Goes to La Croustade For Its Playful And Inclusive Event

The Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM) and En Piste, the national circus arts association, are delighted to award the third Propulsion Award to La Croustade for La Soirée de la Confiture – Édition Suc’ à Crème Deluxe, under the artistic direction of Vincent Jutras.

An additional $1.6M invested in the creative sector

218 Montréal Arts Organizations to Receive Increased Grants in 2026 and 2027

Two strategic partnerships with Busan and Seoul

By signing two memoranda of understanding with the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture (SFAC) and the Busan Cultural Foundation (BCF), the CAM is implementing its 2026–2030 strategic plan, which is to become a driving force for a strong, resilient, and globally open cultural metropolis.

In practical terms, these collaborations could:

• Catalyze the circulation of artistic works and creative teams through residencies, festivals, exhibitions, and tours, helping to expand the international visibility of Montréal’s arts community.
• Structure joint initiatives in training, research, and creation, while building lasting networks between Montréal, Seoul, and Busan that can serve as genuine drivers of transformation.
• Strengthen the capacity of artists and organizations through mobility opportunities, professional development, and networking, enabling them to better position themselves for the future.
• Modernize practices through interdisciplinary exchange across the performing arts, digital arts, design, and museology, fostering innovation and mutual learning.

These partnerships reflect a clear vision: to support, equip, and recognize the artistic community both locally and internationally, while creating the conditions for a more resilient, collaborative, engaged, and innovative cultural ecosystem.

Thank you to the Mayor of Montréal, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, the Chambre de commerce du Montréal métropolitain, under the leadership of Isabelle Dessureault, and the Québec Government Office in Seoul for their essential commitment.

Mission in Korea: new opportunities for Montreal

The mission to South Korea confirmed the potential for future collaborations between Montreal, Seoul, and Busan. Thanks to an exceptional welcome and a recognition of Montreal’s expertise and creativity, the meetings opened up concrete opportunities for the arts and creative industries, and for cultural innovation.

In a preliminary assessment conducted with the arts organizations that participated in the Mission, the CAM identified several key developments:

• Collaborations centered on dissemination, outreach, touring, and models of cultural and digital innovation.
• Invitations to host Korean delegations in Montreal as early as this summer, paving the way for co-production agreements and export projects.
• A series of reciprocal residencies in visual arts, circus, and digital arts is taking shape for 2027–2029.

Bringing together artists, institutions, creative enterprises, and public partners, and breaking down silos between technology, architecture, museums, and the performing arts, this mission has revealed the power of innovative cross-sector collaboration. This synergy creates a leverage effect that exceeds the combined forces of the individual players.

A Look Back at the Mission in Colombia

The Conseil des arts de Montréal took part in a mission to Colombia from February 11 to 15, 2025, alongside the City of Montreal and the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Montreal, with support from the Quebec Office in Bogotá. Led by Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante, this mission aimed to strengthen ties with stakeholders in the cultural and creative industries in Bogotá and Medellín and to foster the development of lasting collaborations in South America.