Get a permit to sell art or crafts on public property

Last updated October 16, 2023
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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 2024 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, 2025.

Registration period

October 2 to 13, 2023.

Evaluation sessions

  • Artisans: October 24 and 25, 2023
  • Artists: October 31 and November 1, 2023

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 22 at 10 a.m.
  • Exhibitors: November 23 at 10 a.m.
  • Caricature artists: November 23 at 1 p.m.

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

Fees (2023)

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 Google form (sent to former permit holders in December, 2022)
  • Participate in the space assignment session (February 21 or 22, 2023)
  • 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]

Legislation

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