Hors Cadre

The philanthropic circle for contemporary art enthusiasts

Join Hors Cadre and support the MAC’s acquisitions. Experience your passion for contemporary art in a new way: step outside the frame to discover what happens behind the scenes, meet the people who bring the art world to life, and explore Montréal’s artistic ecosystem from a new perspective.

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Philanthropic membership offer

Minimum donation of $350

Up to 35 years old

Enjoy 4 activities of your choice.

Become a Discovery Member now

Minimum donation of $1,000

Enjoy the full range of Hors Cadre activities throughout the year.

Become a Member now

Minimum donation of $1,500

Become a Duo Member now

Minimum donation of $2,500

Share the experience with your colleagues and clients through a flexible package, tailor-made to suit the number of activities and guests you wish to include.

Become an Art & Business Member now

Explore Hors cadre

Your subscription gives you access to over 10 specially designed activities throughout the year, organised into three complementary spheres.

The programme includes special tours of artists’ studios, access to private and corporate collections, gallery talks, art fairs and exclusive experiences at the MAC.

Visit Espace Maurice

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Visit to Shawn Kuruneru's Studio

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Visit Foire Plural

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Visit to Janet Werner's Studio

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Au cœur de l'institution

Get behind the scenes at the MAC and other arts institutions. Connect with artists, curators and experts, and discover the collections, projects and initiatives that shape the contemporary art scene.

Collection’elles

Discover art through the perspectives and stories of the women shaping the art world. Collection’elles shines a light on artists, collectors, and gallerists, as well as practices that explore issues and perspectives related to women and femininity.

Nouveaux territoires

Explore Montreal’s art scene right where it is being created and transformed. Discover bold artistic practices, new ways of creating and collecting, and the ideas and technologies that are shaping the future of contemporary art.

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An Overview of the Program

Conceived as a dynamic program, Hors Cadre continues to evolve throughout the year.

Studio visits with Élisabeth Perreault, Mara Eagle and Asinnajaq, David Armstrong Six, Frantz Patrick Henry, Anthony Burnham, Nicolas Grenier, and artists from the “Habiter le MAC” program

Tours of the Lillian Mauer and Loto-Québec collections

A visit to the Foire Plural

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