Symposium d'art in situ - Imaginer, semer, récolter

The Symposium d'art in situ gives the public a chance to see recognized professional artists at work, to see the extent of their skills and to talk with them about their artistic journey. Some people will even be able to add their own touch to a work of public art. The more intrigued will have the opportunity to attend a conference on the various aspects of the Symposium!

Participate in the creation of Laurence Petit's work

Artist Laurence Petit invites everyone to contribute to a mosaic work of art. Every day, from Saturday, September 9 to Thursday, September 14, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., five new people will have the privilege of cutting pieces that the artist will integrate into her work. The public is also invited to bring in dishware no longer in use (white and gold, beige and gold or black and gold). Pieces of these will be used to create the work. Perhaps you'll recognize your own?

Art is practical work

From Saturday September 9 to Saturday September 16, each of the artists - Denis Charette, Éric Lapointe, Hélène Béland Robert, Jonathan Bouchard, Laurence Petit, Martine-Carole Gagnon and Michael Kinghorn - will be fully engaged in the construction of their work. Throughout the week, the public is invited to come and admire their creativity and expertise. The artists can be found at the various Symposium sites: in front of Sainte-Angélique church, in Henri-Bourrassa park and on the corner of Bonhomme park.

For a better understanding: a conference on the Symposium

Marie-France Bertrand, museologist, cultural development officer at the MRC de Papineau and member of the Symposium's organizing committee, will present a lecture on the Symposium, the promotion of the territory's cultural identity, and the role of the artist and art in society. The event takes place on Saturday, September 16 at 2 p.m., under the tent in Henri-Bourassa Park.

Join the celebrations at the vernissage!

The official unveiling of the works, the Symposium's closing event, will take place on Sunday, September 17, starting at 2 p.m., in the presence of the artists and members of the organizing committee. The vernissage will take the form of a walk through the works, during which each artist will present his or her approach, as well as the materials, tools and techniques used. Departure from the tent in Henri-Bourassa Park.