Get a permit to sell art or crafts on public property

Last updated September 23, 2024
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Artists and craftspeople need a permit if they want to exhibit and sell their work on public property. This procedure provides a framework for the sale of handicrafts and works of art on public property in Montréal.

At the moment, only the borough of Ville-Marie has a procedure in place.

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For the 2025 season, renewals, new applications, additions to production or changes to applicant status are accepted.

Permits are valid from the date of issue until January 31, 2026.

Registration period

From September 23 to October 4, 2024.

Evaluation sessions

  • Artisans: October 17, 2024 (if needed, also on October 24)
  • Artists: October 18, 2024(if needed, also on October 25)

Those interested in having their work evaluated by a jury must come to the Accès Montréal office to make an appointment and pay the application fee.

Space assignment

Locations are available on two sites: 

  • Old Montréal
  • Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest

Spaces will be assigned to artists and craftspeople according to seniority until none are left. For people who cannot be present, you will need to delegate a representative with a dated and signed power of attorney when spaces are assigned. Montréal municipal employees cannot represent an artist or craftsperson. 

Current artists and craftspeople can contact [email protected]for more information.

Site allocation dates for permit holders:

  • Artisans: November 20, 2024 at 10 a.m.
  • Exhibitors: November 21, 2024 at 10 a.m.
  • Caricature artists: November 21, 2024 at 1 p.m.

A photo may be taken, at no cost, if the city deems it necessary. 

Fees for 2024 (fees for 2025 to be announced)

General permit for artists and craftspeople

$479

ID card for each representative that will sell your goods on public property

$60

Permit for each representative that will sell your goods on public property

$81

Fee to open a file for artist/craftsperson permit application

$65 (payable one time only)

A replacement ID card

$65

Required documents

One recent (less than three months old) proof of address from among the following: 

  • Utility bill (electricity, phone, cable or Internet)
  • EI statement
  • Bank or credit card statement
  • Government documents

Renewal procedure for the annual permit

  • Fill out the electronic form (sent to former permit holders in October, 2024)
  • Participate in the space assignment session (November 20 or 21, 2024)
  • Email us to request an appointment to pay for your permit
  • Go to the Accès Montréal office on the day of the appointment to pay for and pick up your permit

Communication channels

By e-mail

[email protected]

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