SéminArts is an educational program that introduces participants to collecting contemporary art while enriching their understanding of the arts ecosystem. Every Tuesday evening for five weeks, explore behind the scenes of the art world and engage in meaningful exchanges with a variety of guests. These passionate individuals will share their personal insights on what it means to acquire a work of art.
SéminArts Fall 2025
Why collect contemporary art?
Why participate?
- Discover private, institutional, and corporate collections on the Island of Montreal.
- Delve into the unique relationship between artists and gallerists.
- Take part in conversations that foster new networks.
Program format
- 5 sessions, in French, in person.
- Each session will take place in a different location in Montreal, which will be communicated prior to the meeting.
- Open to anyone curious to learn more about collecting and the contemporary art world.
Fall 2025 Program
- Tuesday, November 11 ◦ The National Bank Private Collection: guided tour with curator Jo-Ann Kane
- Tuesday, November 18 ◦ Arprim, Centre d’essai en art imprimé: walkthrough of the MOMENTA exhibition, À l’affiche project and the CIRCA exhibition (Belgo building)
- Tuesday, November 23 ◦ Visit to Pangée
- Tuesday, December 2 ◦ Visit to artist Jannick Deslauriers’s studio (Mile End)
- Tuesday, December 9 ◦ Visit to a private collection
For more information, contact us: [email protected]
This program has been offered by the MAC since 2010 thanks to the generous collaboration of the Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Family Foundation.
