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The MUMAQ Foundation Auction is Back!
From November 5 to 14, 2024, the benefit auction returns for its 10th edition in a hybrid format.
The ONLINE AUCTION will begin on November 5, 2024, open to the general public, collectors, and art enthusiasts. Some standout works from the crafts will be on display at the Museum throughout this online event. You will be able to appreciate them in person and bid on them onsite.
Explore the auction catalogue HERE!
DINNER COCKTAIL and live auction
The closing evening will take place on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the MUMAQ (615 Sainte-Croix Avenue, Saint-Laurent).
A gourmet “grab-and-go” cocktail will be offered before the live auction begins, followed by coffee, dessert, and bubbles. We will also witness the finale of the online auction (November 5 to 14) live from the Museum.
The live auction will feature exclusive works of Québécois crafts, visual arts, and design. Our guests will have the opportunity to appreciate historical pieces and exceptional works from emerging artists.
Some artists will be present on-site: a unique chance to meet them and learn about their work before bidding on one of their creations!
*Spaces are limited. Reserve your tickets HERE!
A portion of the amount is tax-deductible. All donors who enhance their contributions will be warmly thanked during the evening. STAY TUNED and follow us on social media for more announcements.
HONORARY CO-PRESIDENCY
– Ms. Christine St-Pierre, former Liberal MNA in Quebec (2007 to 2022), notably former Minister of Culture and Communications, as well as of International Relations and la Francophonie. A journalist at Radio-Canada (1976 to 2007), she served as a parliamentary correspondent in both Québec and Ottawa, then as a correspondent in Washington.
– Mr. Laurent Craste, ceramist, who has participated in over sixty group exhibitions worldwide and has presented over a dozen solo exhibitions in renowned museums. He is the recipient of the Jean-Marie-Gauvreau Award (2016) and the Winifred Shantz Award (2002).
It’s a great honour for me to co-chair this event for one of Montréal’s finest museums. The MUMAQ contains treasures that deserve to be protected and discovered. As the former Minister of Culture and Communications, I’ve always believed in its mission to bring the immense talent of our great Québécois masters and artisans to as many people as possible.
Christine St-Pierre
Christine St-Pierre
Laurent Craste
WHY PARTICIPATE IN OUR AUCTION
This major event is an unmissable annual gathering.
This fundraising activity allows the Foundation to raise funds to support the MUMAQ’s mission. The profits from the auction support the Museum’s programming and maintain its conservation, outreach, and cultural education activities, benefiting its community of artists and the public.
Around sixty works from Québec crafts, visual arts, and design will be auctioned. You will also have the chance to win various lots, such as show tickets, restaurant gift certificates, and private artisanal classes.
Discover the work of artists and artisans from Québec. Collectors can appreciate historical pieces, and we will offer exceptional works from emerging artists.
Don’t miss out! It’s a golden opportunity to make discoveries and a unique moment to initiate yourself into the world of art collecting. Why not enjoy the captivating atmosphere of a live auction while supporting this unique museum?
**A heartfelt thank you to all the artists and donors who generously contributed a lot for this benefit event. What a wonderful way to support their Museum!** Fine crafts will be in the spotlight with the sale of works from the following artists and workshops: Charles Daudelin, Micheline De Passillé, Laurent Craste, Céramique de Beauce, Valentin Shabaeff, Paulette Marie-Sauvé, France Goneau, Alain-Marie Tremblay, Gilbert Poissant, Louise Lemieux Bérubé, Raynald Murphy, Ronald Bélanger, Sial Canada, Atelier Piroir, Fabrique Allwood, Coralie Huckel, St. Lawrence Ceramics Ltd., Pierre Gang, KO’Young (Kayo O. Young), Esther Lapointe, Patricia David, Toan Klein, Élise Lalumière, Annie Michaud, Claire Sarrasin, David Peterson, Stéphane Langlois, Natalie Bergeron, Suzanne Dubé, Jacques Fournier, Josée Dessureault, Odette Drapeau, Delphine Platten, Lorraine Choquet, Nicole Chalifoux, Lucie Lapierre, Rabah Faci (Le Chemin du Prince), Arlette Niedoba, Minuit Métal, Serena Sciarrini, and Gayane Avetisyan.
Donors and partners: Richard Dubé, Eric Devlin, Marie-France Bégis, Carlos Carreira, Jean-Pierre Dion et Jacqueline Beaudry-Dion, Judith Weiss, La Bête à Pain, Le Saint-Urbain, Camillette, Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, Opéra de Montréal, Espace Saint-Denis, and Théâtre Duceppe.
For more information, please contact:
Alexandra Grebenuk Roy
MUMAQ Foundation and Development
fondation@mumaq.com
514-747-7367 p.8592
Auction Committee
- Murielle Gagnon, General Director of the MUMAQ
- Eric Devlin, MUMAQ Acquisition Committee – Gallery Owner
- Raynald Murphy, President of the MUMAQ Foundation
- Danièle Bélanger, Administrator
- Martine Pilon, Administrator
- Joseph André, Administrator – Artist
- Christine Gareau
- Céline Le Merlus
- France Thiboutot
