Opening and salon sympa of the artch festival

Celebrating art and supporting Quebec’s artistic future

On October 14, 2025, artch invites you to experience a unique evening that combines artistic discovery and philanthropic engagement. Le salon sympa and the vernissage offer two ways to celebrate the 18 emerging artists of the 2025 cohort, while making a concrete contribution to the development of Quebec’s next generation of artists.

Le salon sympa is much more than an evening event: it’s an opportunity to have a great time, connect with inspiring artists, visit the exhibition in a relaxed atmosphere, and meet interesting people. This special experience is also the first step in our 2025-2026 fundraising campaign, with a goal of $50,000 that will allow us to increase the number of artists we support from 18 to 20 in 2026.

Le salon sympa
October 14, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Starting at 5 p.m., join us in a friendly space for an exclusive evening. Enjoy Boldwin organic beers served at the open bar and meet artists from different artch cohorts who will be present to share their experiences. Contributors will also receive a complete list of works the day before the event.

Public opening reception
October 14, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The free opening is open to the general public at 6 p.m. This format allows everyone to discover the work of the 18 artists in the cohort and meet them in a friendly and accessible atmosphere, in keeping with our mission to democratize contemporary art. You can also enjoy the bar service ($) offering Boldwin organic beers, brewed with love.

Invest in Quebec’s artistic future

Your participation in le salon sympa is much more than a financial contribution: it is a strategic investment in Quebec’s artistic ecosystem. The numbers speak for themselves: in 2025, we received 500 applications from artists for only 18 available spots. This growing demand demonstrates the importance of taking action.

Contribute according to your means

We offer several levels of contribution that reflect your ability and desire to get involved. Tickets are available at $50, $150, $350, and $750. It is also possible to make a donation of your choice if you are unable to attend le salon sympa.

A thoughtful philanthropic strategy

In a context where less than 10% of Quebec artists are able to make a comfortable living from their art, with an average income of $20,787 per year (source: Fondation des artistes), artch represents an essential support platform. Our approach is based on a long-term strategic vision: to create the conditions necessary for emerging artists to flourish and contribute to Quebec’s cultural wealth.

Reserve your place

Tickets for le salon sympa are available now, in limited quantities. Join our community of ambassadors for emerging art and help shape the artistic future of Quebec.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@artch.org.