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 1,161 years of dedication to Montréal’s cultural community.
As they embark on a new chapter in their professional lives or a well-deserved retirement, these builders will come together at Maison du Conseil to celebrate their outstanding contribution to the development of arts and culture in Montréal.
Individual achievements, a collective impact
For decades, these driving forces in our cultural ecosystem have assisted artists, supported organizations, developed projects, and contributed to the evolution of artistic practices in Montréal. Their work, often carried out far from the spotlights, has enabled countless creations to emerge and reach their audiences.
Their legacy is quantified well beyond their personal achievements. It is reflected in the strength of the organizations they have helped to grow, the networks of collaboration they have cultivated, and the artistic vitality that is the living heart of our metropolis.
« The pathways we celebrate encompass a multitude of actions that have marked our community: sharing advice, encouraging risks, supporting talents, and carrying visions with conviction. With Consécration, we take the time to recognize this heritage and collectively express our gratitude to these 28 exceptional people.”
– Nathalie Maillé, Executive Director
The 28 people honoured in 2026
Nathalie Barton
55 years dedicated to the arts: InformAction Films (president), Views of Africa
Khosro Berahmandi
30 years dedicated to the arts: Festival Accès Asie (artistic director), MAI, OBORO, several Maisons de la culture
René Binette
45 years dedicated to the arts: Ecomusée du fier monde (director), Université du Québec à Montréal
Alain Bolduc
31 years dedicated to the arts: UQAM department of dance (in charge of production projects), Festival international de nouvelle danse (FIND), O Vertigo, By B.L.eu
Marthe Carrier
36 years dedicated to the arts: Galerie B312 (director)
Joanne Chase
34 years dedicated to the arts: Centre des arts visuels (assistant director), Musée d’art contemporain, Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal
Marie Thurlie Clairvil
Over 30 years dedicated to the arts: KEPKAA – Le rendez-vous des peuples créoles (president), governance, funding and support for artists
Danièle de Fontenay
45 years dedicated to the arts: Usine C (general and artistic director), Carbone 14, Espace Libre
Marie-Christine Dufour
43 years dedicated to the arts: Lemieux Pilon 4D Art (executive director), CinéGroup
Jorie Justice Fortier
26 years dedicated to the arts: L’Expression (president, artistic director, director and designer)
Rebecca Guillaume
46 years dedicated to the arts: Association d’aide aux enfants défavorisés d’Haïti et du Québec (president and director), Multiethnic Action for the Promotion of Art and Culture in Canada
Catherine Joncas
35 years dedicated to the arts: Productions Ondinnok (general and administrative co-director), Réseau pour la stratégie urbaine autochtone de Montréal, Nouveau Théâtre Expérimental
Louise Lapointe
42 years dedicated to the arts: Casteliers (founder and artistic director), Conservatoire d’art dramatique de Montréal, École Supérieure Nationale des Arts de la Marionnette (Charleville-Mézières, France), Association québécoise des marionnettistes
Michel Lefebvre
45 years dedicated to the arts: TOPO (Executive Director), Productions Traquen’Art, L’Œil rechargeable
Paule Maher
49 years dedicated to the arts: Tournées Paule Maher (touring agent), Duceppe, Productions Universol, Théâtre de la Manufacture
Lucie Mineau
35 years dedicated to the arts: Productions Ondinnok (production director), Théâtres Menuentakuan, Onishka, Scène Ouverte, Théâtre Momentum, Toxique Trottoir
Hélène Nadeau
45 years dedicated to the arts: Danse Danse (director of sales, marketing and communications), JOAT International Street Dance Festival, National Arts Centre of Canada
Filofteia Nita
31 years dedicated to the arts: Conseil québécois de la musique (accountant), Quatuor Molinari, Atelier du conte en musique et en images inc.
Alain Paré
55 years dedicated to the arts: CINARS (founder and CEO), ADISQ, Conseil francophone de la chanson
Maria Pirès
25 years dedicated to the arts: Administration coordinator at Vie des arts
Ginette Prévost
40 years dedicated to the arts: Fou Glorieux and La FABRIK (consultant), UQAM, Usine C, Fondation Jean-Pierre-Perreault, O Vertigo danse
Linda Rabin
60 years dedicated to the arts: École de danse contemporaine de Montréal (co-founder and instructor)
Cindy Schwartz
37 years dedicated to the arts: Les Muses, Centre des arts de la scène (founder and executive director)
Lori Schubert
40 years dedicated to the arts: Quebec Writers’ Federation (Executive Director), ELAN, VivaVoce
Yves Sioui Durand
Over 40 years dedicated to the arts: Ondinnok (mentor), Festival Innu Nik amu
Patrice St-Pierre
36 years dedicated to the arts: Agence Station Bleue (administrative officer and special project manager), DynamO Théâtre, Opéra de Montréal
Jill Thomson
46 years dedicated to the arts: National Theatre School of Canada (Coordinator of the Set and Costume Design Program), Centaur Theatre, King’s Wharf Theatre
Lucille Veilleux
53 years dedicated to the arts: Musique Nomad (strategic consultant, funding and partnerships), ONF, Productions Vent d’Est, Wapikoni mobile
Recognition from the community
The individuals selected for recognition were identified through a call for suggestions sent to Council-supported organizations, inviting the community to recommend those whose careers deserve recognition.
Celebrate their journeys, preserve their memory
With Consécration, the CAM continues its commitment to recognizing the contributions of those who have devoted a significant part of their professional lives to developing the arts in Montréal.
Beyond celebration, this initiative helps to preserve the memory of the arts community and remind us that Montréal’s cultural richness is built through knowledge, commitment and collaborations that are passed on from one generation to the next.
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