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We celebrate the first phase of delivery of the home of the future Espace Riopelle

On May 2, we celebrated the start of the handover process for the building that will house the space dedicated to the work of Jean Paul Riopelle. [...]

May 2, 2026

Call for Proposals: International Symposium – Audain Museum Chair for the Automatistes

Following the numerous initiatives marking the Jean Paul Riopelle centennial celebrations, a new phase of reflection is beginning. The Audain Museum Chair for the Automatistes at the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec is launching a call for proposals for an international symposium to be held in January 2027. [...]

April 20, 2026

Artist Brigitte Dahan to create a fresco in the Espace Riopelle café

As part of the major Espace Riopelle – Pavillon Michael Audain project, a call for proposals was issued last fall to artisans who are members of the Conseil des métiers d’art du Québec. Following a rigorous selection process, we are delighted to announce that the fresco will be created by visual artist Brigitte Dahan. [...]

April 2, 2026

On Track for 2026: One Year Before the Espace Riopelle Opens

Jean Paul Riopelle’s birthday—October 7—was the perfect day to offer a tour of the Espace Riopelle to the media. See how construction is progressing in numbers and images! [...]

October 7, 2025

Espace Riopelle Construction: Spectacular Progress!

A striking series of blond wood beams and columns, made right here in Québec, have been put in place, revealing Les architectes fabg’s architectural nod to Jean Paul Riopelle’s studio.   [...]

July 9, 2025