Late August is a vibrant moment for Québec’s cultural season. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or just a day trip, here’s your curated itinerary through Baie-Saint-Paul, Kamouraska, Saint-Hyacinthe, Témiscamingue, and Montréal.
Each stop highlights artists connected to Manif d’art / Winter Garden — a perfect way to experience contemporary art across the province.
Pierre&Marie
Baie-Saint-Paul at Symposium
At the Musée Pavilion, the duo Pierre&Marie invites you to Choisir la joie (Choose Joy): a scenography between studio and exhibition, where creation unfolds before your eyes, at the heart of Charlevoix. It’s the last week — the ideal time to combine a city stroll with contemporary art in one breath.
Key info
- Where : Pavillon du Musée, Baie-Saint-Paul
- When: until August 24, 2025 | Thu–Sun 10 am–5 pm
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Kaël Mercader
Baie-Saint-Paul : création in situ en plein centre-ville
On Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Kaël Mercader transforms a house-painting open to the public: a contextual and social practice, perfect to feel the spirit of the Symposium in everyday life. On view until August 24 (Thu–Sun, 1 pm–5 pm).
Key info
- Where: Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Baie-Saint-Paul
- When: until August 24, 2025 | Thu–Sun 1 pm–5 pm
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Jiwan Larouche
Baie-Saint-Paul : empreintes collectives
Closed on August 17, the participatory work L’arche-rencontre by Jiwan Larouche gathered community-made casts at Placette Desjardins. If you were there, you know: it was a beautiful way to “make city together.” If you missed it, take the opportunity to see other Symposium artists until August 24.
Key info
- Where: Placette Desjardins, Baie-Saint-Paul
- When: August 14–17, 2025 (past)
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Annie Baillargeon
Ville-Marie (Témiscamingue) : à FORÊT (Le Rift)
At Le Rift exhibition center, Annie Baillargeon extends her residency FORÊT with an exhibition running until August 31. Blending gestures, photography, and in situ video, nature becomes her partner in play — a powerful experience rooted in Témiscamingue’s landscape.
Key info
- Where: Le Rift, Ville-Marie (Témiscamingue)
- When: residency Aug 4–10 | exhibition until Aug 31, 2025
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Marc-Antoine K. Phaneuf
Kamouraska (Bas-Saint-Laurent) : Splendeurs du Kamouraska
On Route 132, the Centre d’art de Kamouraska presents Splendeurs du Kamouraska by Marc-Antoine K. Phaneuf: landscapes, narratives, and subtle humor in an installation that starts outside. Open daily, 10 am–5 pm, until September 1 — free admission. The perfect stop along the St. Lawrence River.
Key info
- Where: Centre d’art de Kamouraska (Bas-Saint-Laurent)
- When: until September 1, 2025 | Daily 10 am–5 pm | Free
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Jacynthe Carrier
Saint-Hyacinthe (Montérégie) : à ORANGE 2025
At EXPRESSION, Centre d’exposition, the event ORANGE 2025 – FAIM de rituel runs until September 21. The large fresco Pièces montées (2014–2025) by Jacynthe Carrier acts like a threshold: you don’t just look at it, you step inside.
Key info
- Where: EXPRESSION, Saint-Hyacinthe (Montérégie)
- When: until September 21, 2025
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Linda Covit
Montréal : CODAawards 2025 (Healthcare) - Portée
In Montréal, Linda Covit’s work Portée received recognition at the 2025 CODAawards, Healthcare category. A dialogue between ground sculpture, rooftop intervention, and integrated lighting, it offers a luminous writing that breathes with the city.
Key info
- Category: Healthcare (CODAawards 2025)
- City: Montréal, Québec
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