33rd edition of the Videre Visual Arts Awards: the finalists revealed!

33rd Videre Awards in Visual Arts – Finalists Announced!

Manif d’art – The Quebec City Biennial is proud to announce the finalists for the 33rd edition of the Videre Awards in Visual Arts, which celebrate the talent and vitality of Quebec City’s vibrant art scene every year.

For over three decades, these awards have shone a light on the creators who shape the face of contemporary art in Quebec — from emerging artists to established figures recognized for their lifelong contributions.

🗓️ Awards Ceremony: Friday, November 7, 2025, from 5:30 p.m.
📍 L’Espace Quatre Cents, as part of the Contemporary Art Fair of Quebec

Presented by the Faculty of Planning, Architecture, Art and Design of Université Laval, this award honors an emerging artist from the Quebec City region with less than seven years of professional practice.

The 2025 finalists have distinguished themselves through remarkable exhibitions that demonstrate boldness, originality, and a unique artistic voice:

Videre Award – Creation in Visual Arts

Presented by Manif d’art, this award recognizes an artist with seven or more years of practice, whose recent work stood out during the 2024–2025 season for its excellence and originality.

The finalists are:

Videre Award – Recognition in Visual Arts

Presented by Manif d’art, this award honors the career of an artist with over 20 years of practice, who has made an exceptional contribution to the development and influence of visual arts in Quebec City.

The recipient will be announced on November 7, 2025 — stay tuned!

About the Videre Awards

Created in 1993, the Videre Awards in Visual Arts aim to recognize and celebrate the creativity of artists from the Quebec City region.

Awarded following a call for submissions and a jury selection of peers, they reflect the diversity, rigor, and vitality of the local contemporary art community.

The Latin word videre means “to see” — a nod to the act of perception and the power of artistic vision.