Montréal’s arts centres present 3,000 free or affordable shows, exhibitions and screenings every year. The aim is to make arts and culture accessible to all citizens. 

The “maisons de la culture,” as they are called in French, welcome professional artists—both emerging talents and those with extensive experience—who reflect the diversity of Montréal’s population. Performances take place in various types of venues, including theatres, exhibition halls, churches, community centres, parks and public squares, etc. 

Arts and culture officers in each borough are responsible for developing the program of events at their municipal arts centre. Events are selected based on local characteristics, such as the population, the type of venue available, the geography of the borough, and the priorities of the Montréal cultural development plan.

Would you like to propose a performance project? You have two options for submitting your project: distribution across Québec, including Montréal’s arts centres, or Montréal’s arts centres only. 

All applications receive the same consideration and have the same submission deadlines, regardless of the option you choose.

Deadlines for receipt of applications 

• Summer-fall 2027 season: November 1 to December 1, 2026 
• Winter-spring 2028 season: April 1–29, 2027

Exhibition proposals can be submitted free of charge throughout the year.

You can send your video or film screening proposal, free of charge, to: [email protected]

To submit a proposal for an artist in residence project, please refer to the guide.

• PDF file Artists' Guide (in French)

Contact program coordinators 

Please see the directory for arts centre program coordinators’ contact information.

• PDF file Program coordinators' contact information

Technical specifications 

Get plans of arts centres and information about characteristics such as the lighting and sound system: Technical sheets