The Bal du MAC 2024 invites you on a journey into the mysteries of inspiration for an evening of elegance at the Royalmount. For six decades, the MAC has accompanied artists in this creative process, offering them a space to realize their vision and bring their inspiration to life. Fantasmagorie invites you to explore the depths of creativity where abstract ideas take shape.
For this exceptional evening on September 14, allow yourself to be swept away by the art of celebration, the elusive impulse of creative energy, and the bewitching forces of imagination. Between the world of dreams and that of reality, let yourself be captivated by the mysterious dances of ideas and the powerful phenomenon of inspiration in all its splendour.
In this refined universe where imagination meets elegance, you are guided by the promise of an unforgettable phantasmagoria and a fantastic epic. Let’s celebrate 60 years of inspiration and the future of the MAC.
By taking part in the Bal du MAC, you support the MAC’s mission to promote contemporary art and the work of artists, while nurturing creativity and dialogue in our society, for present and future generations. Your participation and support illustrate the promising and fascinating future that lies ahead for the Museum, amid its historic transformation.
The art of being inspired, the art of being transported, this evening immerses you in a captivating artistic atmosphere, reflecting the very essence of the MAC’s vision and commitment.
Committee
- Marie-Josée Simard, Committee President
- Violette Cohen
- Josée Dufresne
- Sara Joli-Cœur
- François Lachance
- Stéphanie Larivière
- Patricia Lemaire
- Cathy Samson
Honorary Co-Presidents
Donors and cabinet members of the Art of Transforming campaign
Stephen Bronfman
Co-Chair of the Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Family Foundation
Biography
A third-generation member of a Canadian family that has contributed to the development of numerous businesses, institutions and social causes, Stephen is driven by a deep sense of duty and commitment to the community.
He is at once a visionary business leader, a social entrepreneur and a philanthropist. Bilingual and convinced of the richness that diversity creates, he has always maintained close ties with the English, French and Jewish communities, while developing a vast national and international network.
Under his leadership, Claridge has distinguished itself by the entrepreneurial spirit of its family and a flexible investment structure. The company manages a diversified global portfolio of private equity, third-party funds and real estate investments.
Stephen’s sustained philanthropic commitment has been an important part of his life since his youth. The Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Family Foundation focuses on the environment, entrepreneurship, Jewish identity, the Montreal community and culture.
With his wife, Claudine Blondin, support for the museum has been one of their top priorities for over fifteen years – from the creation of the SéminArts programs to their leadership of the MACM Transformation Campaign.
Julie Couture
Chair of the Fondation du MAC Board of Directors
Biography
Julie Couture is a photographic artist with degrees in Fine Arts from St. Lawrence University, NY, and in Sculpture and Drawing from OCAD University in Toronto. She is President of Placements Julie Couture Inc. and has been a shareholder and member of the Board of Directors of Sanimax Inc. since 1999. Committed to philanthropy, she was a member of the Board of Directors of La Fondation La Rue des Femmes and of the Ogilvy en Rose organizing committee. Julie played a key role in fundraising for the Centre Philou and was co-chair of the Symposium des Collectionneurs Banque Nationale Gestion Privée 1859 at the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal (MAC) for 5 years. Since 2020, she has been a member of the Fondation du MAC’s board and its president since 2022, in addition to sitting on the campaign cabinet for the MAC’s transformation project.
Laurent Ferreira
President and Chief Executive Officer, National Bank
Biography
Laurent Ferreira has been President and Chief Executive Officer of National Bank since November 2021. In this capacity, he is responsible for the strategies, orientations and development of the Bank and its subsidiaries. He is supported in this task by the Executive Team. At the time of his appointment, Mr. Ferreira was Chief Operating Officer.
Mr. Ferreira began his career at the investment bank Bankers Trust, where he worked for two years. He joined National Bank in 1998 and successively held the positions of Senior Manager, then Executive Vice President and General Manager, Derivatives and Equities in Financial Markets. From 2018 to 2021, he was Senior Executive Vice-President and Co-Head of Financial Markets.
Mr. Ferreira was a member of Hydro-Québec’s Board of Directors for several years. Socially committed, he contributes to a number of causes. He recently co-chaired the Centraide of Greater Montreal campaign, the Bal des lumières and Portage’s Soirée des grands philanthropes, in addition to co-chairing the “Re-Bâtir” campaign for the Women’s Y Foundation of Montreal. He was also Honorary President of the 85th St. Mary’s Ball.
Mr. Ferreira holds a master’s degree in finance from HEC Montréal and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Université du Québec à Montréal.
