December 7 to 17, 2023
Salon des métiers d'art du Québec 2023
Rediscover local art, at
Palais des congrès de Montréal
Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Place d'Armes metro station
1001, Jean-Paul-Riopelle Pl.,
Montréal, Québec, Canada, H2Z 1H5
10$ | General admission, including taxes (+ fee)
December 7−17, 2023 | Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Come celebrate the 67th Salon des Métiers d’art du Québec (SMAQ). It’s time to get holiday ready! From December 7 to 17, 2023, stop by the Palais des congrès de Montréal, where over 215 professional artisans from all over Quebec are eagerly waiting to welcome you back. You know Quebec artisans are second to none. This festive, urban, fashion- and eco-friendly event is your one-stop shop for that special one-of-a kind, made-in-Quebec gift you’ve been looking for. Want more? You’ll also find tons of opportunities to meet and greet our extraordinary artisans in workshops, conferences, and craft exhibits.
TICKETS
December 7 to 17 - Online & on-site
GENERAL ADMISSION: $10
Seniors (65+): $8 | Students: $8
Children 17 and under: Free
Group of 10 or more people: $8 per person
SCHOOL GROUPS : Free entry for school groups
Reserve in advance at billetterie@metiersdart.ca
People with a disability can be accompanied by one person
who will be admitted for free.
* All taxes are included in the price; reservation fees may apply
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REDISCOVER QUEBEC CRAFTS
The 67th Salon des Métiers d’art du Québec (SMAQ) will take place from December 7 to 17, 2023. Get ready to “Rediscover Quebec Crafts.” Again this year, fully 25% of our artists are young, up-and-coming creators, and each and every one of the talented Quebec artisans at the Salon is sure to charm you!
Come join us for a festive, urban, fashionable, and eco-friendly event!
List of Exhibtors and Plan of the Site
Click on the category to see the corresponding exhibitors on the full list in French
A festive, urban, fashionable—and eco-friendly—event!
The SMAQ is the most anticipated Quebec arts and crafts show of the year. It features over 215 seasoned artisans and emerging artists who help forge our collective identity and invigorate our economy.
Our passionate spokesperson, Christian Bégin, is back for a 6th year in support of our talented professional artisans. He’ll be joined by Lolitta Dandoy, one of Quebec’s most influential fashion journalists and bloggers and one of Canada’s top fashion celebrities. She’ll be providing an urban, eco-responsible take on the exhibitors and their work. As Studio MA’s Fashion Host, she’ll be presenting interviews at the Studio MA alongside
The Pavillon des Saveurs will showcase quality products that are the pride of our regional producers, food artisans, and passionate chefs. The Architecture and Heritage Pavilion is where visitors can discover those specializing in heritage conservation and restoration, such as stone carvers and artisan blacksmiths. Heritage renovation projects differ from typical building renovations in that they require a specialized workforce to carry out substantial yet respectful repairs or rehabilitation work.
VIDÉOTRON and Studio Métiers d’art, a webcast that spotlights local creators, will be back to put a new spin on the art of fine crafting. It’s a unique chance to take part in creative encounters with artisans and a rare peek into their craft, techniques, stories, and even the fruits of their labour.
This year’s salon will also feature 3 exhibitions: De fil en papier, Marie-José Gustave invite, a tribute to Louise Lemieux Bérube and Winifred Nungak, Kangirsuk-based fashion designer.
Special week ends
On December 9 and 10, 2023, don’t forget to check out the SMAQ’s new pop-up pavilion featuring artisan upcyclers. As a special treat, on December 16 and 17, 2023, don’t miss the opportunity to meet four Cree artists from the Cree Native Arts & Craft Association (CNACA): Louis-Vincent Parent (jeweller), Paula Menarick (textile artist), Mary Monger (jeweller), and Deborah Ratt (jeweller). The CNACA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the arts and crafts and cultural industries of Eeyou Istchee and to helping Cree artists gain professional recognition
MATIÈRES À DÉCOUVERTES contest is back
More than $ 4 000 in prizes to be won. Check the prizes' list.
From December 7 to 17, go on the hunt through the booths for the three “Matières a découvertes” stickers we've placed among the booths. To participate, fill out the contest entry form (at the Salon or online) with the three booth numbers where you found the stickers.
This year, we’ve got over $4,000 in prizes to give away! The Grand Prize includes a night for two in a luxurious suite at the Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth, valued at $3,000 (breakfast included). Other prizes include gift cards from DeSerres and the Boutique des Métiers d’art du Québec, a pair of dance tickets to Danse Danse: Symphonie de cœurs (choreographed by Rhodnie Désir in collaboration with the Orchestre Métropolitain), a pair of tickets for Révolution en tournée (offered by TVA), and 5 double passes to the MUMAQ. See the contest's page for all details.
Enjoy your SMAQ benefits
Naughty or nice, you deserve a special holiday treat. Top off a great day spent shopping with a stop at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. Present your SMAQ passport for an exclusive 10% discount at the Marché Artisans boutique, then head over to the Nacarat Bar, where you can relax and unwind with a cocktail, also at 10% off.
