2026 Artch Workshop Series

IN ENGLISH - Friday, June 5th  – 9:30am - 12:30pm, with naakita f.k.

IN PERSON - Carrefour Jeunesse emploi Montréal centre-ville: 460 Sainte-Catherine St W bureau 602, Montreal, Quebec H3B 1A7

This workshop will explore different tools and techniques to help artists as they write about their practice and their artworks. The session will work toward crafting two texts for the promotion and dissemination of their work: the artist statement and the artist bio. There will be an overview of uses and purposes of these texts, different formats and examples, several writing exercises, and time enough to draft. After the session, artists will be invited to share their writing with the workshop leader for edits and suggestions to support them as they finalize their texts. By the end of the training, artists will have creative and succinct artist statements and bios to support their practices. 

IN FRENCH - Friday, June 5th  – 9:30am - 12:30pm, with Eric Dufresne-Arbique

IN PERSON – Carrefour Jeunesse emploi Montréal centre-ville: 460 Sainte-Catherine St W bureau 602, Montreal, Quebec H3B 1A7

This workshop will explore different tools and techniques to help artists as they write about their practice and their artworks. The session will work toward crafting two texts for the promotion and dissemination of their work: the artist statement and the artist bio. There will be an overview of uses and purposes of these texts, different formats and examples, several writing exercises, and time enough to draft. After the session, artists will be invited to share their writing with the workshop leader for edits and suggestions to support them as they finalize their texts. By the end of the training, artists will have creative and succinct artist statements and bios to support their practices. 

IN FRENCH - Wednesday, June 10th – 5:00pm - 6:30pm, with Hugues Charbonneau

IN PERSON – Galerie Hugues Charbonneau: 372 Sainte-Catherine St W espace 508 (5th floor)

La Galerie Hugues Charbonneau est une galerie d’art contemporain basée à Montréal. Depuis plus d’une décennie, elle présente des expositions novatrices et accompagne ses artistes dans des contextes muséaux, des foires internationales et des biennales majeures, dont La Biennale di Venezia, la Biennale de Liverpool et la Biennale de Sharjah. Les oeuvres des artistes représenté·es figurent dans des collections telles que la Tate Modern, le Smithsonian Museum, le MoMA et la Collection nationale de France. La galerie conjugue rayonnement international et soutien actif aux talents émergents locaux. 

IN FRENCH, Friday, June 12th – 1:30pm - 4:30pm, with Julie Picard

IN PERSON - Carrefour Jeunesse emploi Montréal centre-ville: 460 Sainte-Catherine St W bureau 602, Montreal, Quebec H3B 1A7

Offered by a professional artist for professional artists, this introductory accounting training course addresses the realities of self-employed artists who are in the process of becoming professionals. With practical content that can be put into practice, the training focuses on what you need to know about taxes as an artist without getting bogged down in the formalities of the infamous tax return. A work routine and a simple, effective toolbox will be explained to help artists with their filing, bookkeeping, and financial management. Generous course notes are provided to participants. The activities, planned discussions, and questions from participants will also provide an opportunity to exchange ideas and discuss life as an artist.

IN FRENCH - Friday June 19th – 9:30am - 12:30pm, with Natalie Dussault and Lana Greben

IN PERSON - Carrefour Jeunesse emploi Montréal centre-ville: 460 Sainte-Catherine St W bureau 602, Montreal, Quebec H3B 1A7

Turning Your Passion into a Profession: Structuring Your Artistic Practice
Are you considering making a living from your art? Beyond creation, this means understanding your rights, structuring your practice, ensuring fair compensation, and mastering the contractual basics of your work. This training will equip you to better understand collective representation, artist remuneration, and professional contracts—how to set your rates, protect the dissemination and sale of your works, and secure your contractual agreements.

Part 1 – RAAV Services and Tools | Nathalie Dussault
The Regroupement des artistes en arts visuels du Québec (RAAV) supports artists in their professional journey. This presentation will introduce its role, activities, and available services—from legal and psychosocial support to professional development, including the Serge-Lemoyne Fund. You'll also discover practical resources: contracts, licenses, guides, and more.

Part 2 – RAAV-CARFAC Fee Schedule and Sales Contracts | Lana Greben
Using real-life cases and frequently asked questions, this section will address the practical aspects of artwork dissemination: exhibitions, talks, workshops, etc. You'll explore the legal and contractual foundations related to these activities, helping you better understand rights, negotiation, and fair remuneration in the visual arts field.

IN FRENCH - Friday June 19th – 1:30pm - 4:30pm, with David Lavoie

IN PERSON - Carrefour Jeunesse emploi Montréal centre-ville: 460 Sainte-Catherine St W bureau 602, Montreal, Quebec H3B 1A7

David Lavoie of Artys Transit will give a presentation on packaging methods and the materials to use to transport your artworks safely, whether they are framed or unframed paintings, sculptures, or any other type of artwork.

Drawing on his training in museology and his 20 years of experience in museum services, he will discuss topics such as which materials should come into contact with objects, where to obtain these materials, and their environmental impact. Finally, the various shipping methods and the risks associated with them will also be covered.

In French - Friday June 26th – 9:30am - 12:30pm, with Rachel Chainey

IN PERSON - Carrefour Jeunesse emploi Montréal centre-ville: 460 Sainte-Catherine St W bureau 602, Montreal, Quebec H3B 1A7

Together, we will explore mental health issues specific to the artistic field, including the unique pressures related to creation, performance, and public recognition faced by emerging artists. We will examine the connections between creativity and emotional vulnerability while challenging common myths that associate suffering with artistic creation. Through interactive and creative discussions, participants will learn to recognize signs of distress, better manage stress, anxiety, and periods of self-doubt, and develop self-care and mutual-care strategies adapted to their realities. This workshop is intended as an open and welcoming space for dialogue, encouraging the sharing of experiences in a spirit of solidarity, creativity, and care.

IN ENGLISH- Friday June 26th – 1:30pm - 4:30pm, with Amber Berson

IN PERSON - Carrefour Jeunesse emploi Montréal centre-ville: 460 Sainte-Catherine St W bureau 602, Montreal, Quebec H3B 1A7

Join us as we learn to navigate through the confusing world of grant-writing! This is an introductory information session, where Berson will be guiding us through the funding opportunities available via the various councils and funding bodies. 

*Please note that the grants that will be discussed during the workshop are unfortunately only available to folks with Canadian citizenship. We welcome everyone to attend the workshop, however, as the skills covered can be transferred to other funding sources and models.

BILINGUAL - Friday, July 3rd – 9:30am - 11:30am, with Sarah Kitzy-Delyon and Lise Fraïssé

IN PERSON - Carrefour Jeunesse emploi Montréal centre-ville: 460 Sainte-Catherine St W bureau 602, Montreal, Quebec H3B 1A7

This workshop will help participants improve your grant applications and is aimed at artists at all stages of their careers. The artch team will lead a two-part session, beginning with a discussion of best practices, followed by an open period for reviewing and annotating application materials. Participants are invited to bring a current or completed application (printed or digital) to receive concrete feedback from the Artch team.

BILINGUAL - Friday, July 3rd – 1:30pm - 3:30pm, with Sarah Kitzy-Delyon and Lise Fraïssé

IN PERSON - Carrefour Jeunesse emploi Montréal centre-ville: 460 Sainte-Catherine St W bureau 602, Montreal, Quebec H3B 1A7

This training program allows participants to develop skills in project management, planning, and organizing exhibitions, artistic events, and collaborative art projects. Beyond the technical aspects of resource management and team coordination, the training offers artists a deeper understanding of the exhibition ecosystem. It will help them better understand the processes of conception and production, grasp the interactions between the various stakeholders (curators, technicians, communications professionals), and develop a broader perspective that will support future collaborations.

IN FRENCH - Wednesday July 8th – 2:30pm - 4:30pm, with the Bureau d’art public

IN PERSON - Carrefour Jeunesse emploi Montréal centre-ville: 460 Sainte-Catherine St W bureau 602, Montreal, Quebec H3B 1A7

The Bureau d’art public de Montreal manages a public art collection and a mural art program that offer professional artists many opportunities to create works for Montreal’s public spaces. Both exciting and intimidating, public art competitions and the mural art program require project management skills and proper preparation. Come learn more about the processes, selection criteria, and specific features of public art and mural projects so you can be better equipped to respond to a call for submissions.

IN FRENCH - Wednesday July 8th – 5:30pm - 6:30pm, with Alice Ricciardi

IN PERSON - Carrefour Jeunesse emploi Montréal centre-ville: 460 Sainte-Catherine St W bureau 602, Montreal, Quebec H3B 1A7

This workshop explores exhibition curating as a field of research, offering participants a deeper understanding of this role within the art world. Curating will be approached not only as an administrative or organizational function, but also as a creative and discursive process that connects artistic creation to various contexts of presentation and reflection. It will also be an opportunity to engage in discussions about exhibition practices and to ask questions.

BILINGUAL - Friday, July 10th – 9:30am - 11:30am, with Sarah Kitzy-Delyon and Lise Fraïssé

IN PERSON - Carrefour Jeunesse emploi Montréal centre-ville: 460 Sainte-Catherine St W bureau 602, Montreal, Quebec H3B 1A7

This workshop will help you develop a solid pricing strategy for your artworks and is primarily intended for emerging artists.

We will look at how to calculate a fair price that reflects the value of your work, how to position yourself within the market, and how to avoid common pitfalls such as underpricing or overpricing. We will also explore various case studies to better understand the factors that influence the price of an artwork and how to communicate your pricing with confidence.