Métiers d’art 2023

Salon des Métiers d’art 2023

Montreal Annual Arts and Crafts Show

67th Edition

December 7 - 17, 2023

The  Métiers d’art 2023 returns to the Palais des congrès de Montréa this yearl. It's importance, especially during the holiday season, is to highlight Quebec know-how, encourage its transmission, and to supports creativity and innovation. By far the largest show for locally made products in Canada, the Salon des Métiers d'Art du Québec is the best place to meet artists and craftspeople in the arts and crafts, whose work is distinguished by their skillful and exceptional qualities.

This year, the Salon des crafts d’art du Québec (SMAQ) is celebrating its 67th Edition. More than 215 professional artisans from four corners of Quebec invite visitors to prepare for the holidays at the Palais des congrès de Montréal under the theme “Find local art”. The intension is, to make the visitors to fall under the spell of the talent and know-how of the Quebec creations. This Edition, as always, is festive, urban, fashionable and eco-responsible. Workshops, conferences and exhibitions will also be part of the event, also featuring meetings, exchanges and passionate artisans.

Salon des Métiers d'Art du Québec is the best place to meet artists and craftsmen whose work is distinguished by exceptional qualities.

Marc Douesnard, an artistic ironworker and the President of the CMAQ board of directors, stated:

"Quebec artisans are recognized worldwide for their exceptional know-how and immense creativity. Seize the opportunity to participate in the co-creation of future artistic trends by establishing privileged links with those who imagine the trends of tomorrow."

The flavors pavilion highlights the quality of products that are the pride of Quebec producers, processors and passionate chefs in our. The architecture and heritage pavilion allows the public to discover professions specializing in heritage conservation and restoration interventions, such as stone cutters or art blacksmiths.

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All Photos @ Nadia Slejskova

For more information in this years show, visit the Salon des métiers d’art de Montréal website.