Montréal, September 15, 2025 | The Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM) is delighted to launch the very first edition of Consécration, a new recognition event highlighting 22 cultural workers who have dedicated their careers to the arts in Montréal. The soirée, by invitation only, will take place on September 24 at the Maison du Conseil in the Gaston-Miron Building.
Behind every artist and artistic organization are passionate professionals whose commitment, often discreet, but essential and above all invaluable, has shaped Montréal’s artistic vitality. With Consécration, the CAM is expressing its gratitude, on behalf of the entire community, to these people, who have left a lasting impression on the city’s cultural landscape.
“Consécration” is a show of gratitude to 22 people who, through their passion and hard work, often carried out in the shadows, have enabled the arts to shine and artists to have the freedom to create. They have passed on their knowledge, supported the next generation, forged institutions, and supported and inspired generations. It is a privilege to be able to give them a collective “thank you” on behalf of the entire artistic community,” announced Nathalie Maillé, executive director of the Conseil des arts de Montréal.
The 22 people honoured for the 2024-2025 season are as follows:
Marthe Boulianne
37 years of dedication to the arts: Corpuscule Danse (co-executive director), Nouveau Théâtre Expérimental, Espace Libre
Madeleine Careau
52 years of dedication to the arts: Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (chief executive), Notre-Dame de Paris, Just for Laughs, ADISQ
Danièle Drolet
37 years of dedication to the arts: Théâtre La Licorne / La Manufacture (executive director), Écomusée du fier monde
François Filiatrault
50 years of dedication to the arts: Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal (artistic advisor), curator, speaker (MMFA), editor
Sylvie Lachance
45 years of dedication to the arts: PME-ART (co-artistic director), MAI (Montréal, intercultural arts), Festival Les 20 jours de théâtre à risque
Julie-Anne Leclerc
40 years of dedication to the arts: Canadian Centre for Architecture (associate director, administration and finance), Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
Paul Lefebvre
46 years of dedication to the arts: Centre des auteurs dramatiques (dramaturgical consultant), National Arts Centre, Théâtre Denise-Pelletier
Liette Locas
26 years of dedication to the arts: Mayday Danse (president), Claude Cormier et associés, O’Vertigo
Céline Marcotte
45 years of dedication to the arts: Théâtre du Rideau Vert (executive director), Centre Pierre-Péladeau, Théâtre de la Ville
Nadine Marchand
54 years of dedication to the arts: Montréal Complètement Cirque (director), La TOHU, Lalala Human Steps, Théâtre du Nouveau Monde
Vincent Messager
35 years of dedication to the arts: Dolce Vita Spectacles (founder and touring agent), Cirque Éloize
Susie Napper
60 years of dedication to the arts: Festival Montréal Baroque (founder and artistic director), Les Voix Humaines, McGill University
Annick Nantel
40 years of dedication to the arts: Les Films de l’Autre (executive director), Diagramme – gestion culturelle
Ginette Noiseux
43 years of dedication to the arts: Espace GO (artistic director and co-executive director), Théâtre Expérimental des Femmes
Danielle Palardy Roger
46 years of dedication to the arts: Productions SuperMusique (executive director), Groupe Le Vivier
André-Louis Paré
31 years of dedication to the arts: Revue ESPACE art actuelle (director and editor in chief), visual arts editor, professor of philosophy
Sophie Picard
24 years of dedication to the arts: La compagnie des autres (circus manager), En piste, Cirque Barcode, Les 7 doigts, Cirque du Soleil
Cathy Ransom
26 years of dedication to the arts: Le centre des arts visuels / The Visual Arts Centre (accountant)
Lise Roy
42 years of dedication to the arts: Atelier du Conte en Musique et en Images (executive director), National Film Board, Institut québécois du cinéma (SODEC)
Geneviève Soly
52 years of dedication to the arts: Les Idées heureuses (artistic and executive director), harpsichordist, organist, musicologist
Jacinthe St-Pierre
38 years of dedication to the arts: Dumont St-Pierre (director), Infrarouge, Onishka Productions, RD Créations, Theatre Festival of the Americas (FTA)
Michel St-Amand
40 years of dedication to the arts: Théâtre Prospero (technical director), Usine C, Motus Theatre, tour guide
Selection process
The names of the people to be honoured were identified following a call for suggestions sent to every artistic organization supported by the CAM.
Recognition designed to last
The CAM is already announcing that there will be a 2025-2026 edition of Consécration, confirming the institution’s desire to make this event an annual tribute.
If you know anyone who is retiring or planning to cut back their work activities in the coming year, please let us know!
With Consécration, the CAM is contributing to a process of memory and recognition, essential to strengthening the artistic fabric of our city and reminding us that each creation rests on solid and generous shoulders.
