DISTRICT PARTY !

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DISTRICT PARTY

This past Thursday, the gallery was invited to join a group of merchants from the Old Montreal district for the District Party evening, an event known to launch the summer season in our historic district. The evening took place at the Bonsecours Market, which is located right in front of our gallery.

 

Francine, Sara and I met the many visitors throughout this very lively evening where visual art, music and gastronomy were in the spotlight. I had the chance to create two paintings during the evening and several people came to observe my way of working! I greatly appreciated the exchanges that took place, it is always a pleasure for me to share my thoughts on creation and artistic process. But most of all, I love listening to your impressions!

Thank you once again to the SDC Vieux-Montréal for this fantastic opportunity. Hoping to retry the experience next edition!




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DISTRICT PARTY

Ce dernier jeudi, la galerie a été invitée à se joindre à un groupe de commerçants du quartier du Vieux-Montréal pour la soirée District Party, évènement reconnu pour lancer la saison estivale dans notre quartier historique. La soirée prenait place au Marché Bonsecours qui se situe juste devant notre galerie.

 

Francine, Sara et moi avons rencontré les nombreux visiteurs tout au long de cette soirée très animée où art visuel, musique et gastronomie étaient à l’honneur. J’ai eu la chance de peindre deux toiles au courant de la soirée et plusieurs personnes sont venus observer ma manière de travailler, de proche et de loin! J’ai grandement apprécié les échanges qui ont eu lieu, c’est toujours un plaisir pour moi de discuter de mon processus artistique et d’écouter vos impressions!


Merci encore une fois à la SDC Vieux-Montréal pour cette fantastique opportunité. En espérant pouvoir retenter l’expérience à la prochaine édition!


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