+D’ART DANS 
NOS VIES 
major campaign

The new pavilion, dedicated to the masterful work of Jean Paul Riopelle, will embody a bold vision and transform the cultural landscape of Québec City. With its unique and distinctive architecture, this pavilion will become a landmark for our capital and a crown jewel of our museum complex even as it creates a space for celebrating Québec art.  

In addition to showcasing Riopelle’s priceless works, this pavilion will serve as a rallying point for art lovers and first-time visitors alike, helping the MNBAQ uphold its commitment to sharing our cultural heritage. The Espace Riopelle is part of a broader approach to revisit our collections and allow a fruitful dialogue between the works of Riopelle and those of artists in Québec’s major founding artistic movements, like the Automatistes and the Plasticiens.  

A project brought to life thanks to donors’ committed support  

Thanks to the Fondation du MNBAQ’s +D’ART DANS NOS VIES major fundraising campaign, this ambitious project is coming to like with the invaluable support of visionary donors. Each contribution to this campaign is a new investment in the celebration and future of our cultural heritage that will give the public unrivalled access to Riopelle’s masterpieces as they go on an immersive journey to the heart of Québec art.  
 

The MNBAQ is the living memory of Québec art, with a collection of over 42,000 works that tell the story of the key periods and founding movements of our culture. In 2027, the reopening of the Gérard Morisset Pavilion will mark a major milestone in the expansion of this collection. The new pavilion will showcase priceless works by Riopelle, reaffirming the Musée as a pillar of Québec art.  

An inclusive and strategic vision  

Our museum’s objective is clear: to make known, promote, and preserve Québec art, while ensuring a balanced representation of diverse cultures and practices. Our current priorities are to include underrepresented artists, as well as artists from Indigenous and numerous other cultural backgrounds. The involvement of a major patron will enable us to seize unique acquisition opportunities, be more competitive, and preserve Québec art for future generations.  

A unique experience: visible storage areas in the Espace Riopelle  

The addition of the Espace Riopelle and visible storage area at the MNBAQ will offer a rare behind-the-scenes look at conservation and restoration. This transparent 234 m² workspace will let visitors see the art of preservation without staging, showing the painstaking care it takes to safeguard our artistic heritage.  

The Education Through Art Centre will be an innovative and energizing hub, designed to transform the way art is learned and enjoyed in Québec. It will offer a unique platform for inspiring the creative minds of tomorrow, while promoting inclusion and accessibility to art for everyone.  

The Centre will host a diverse array of inclusive educational activities for families, school groups, and adults alike. It will collaborate with the community to offer interactive workshops, art-based wellness programs, initiatives for disadvantaged families, and resources for teachers and schools.  

The Centre will also be driven by innovation and research; to that end, it will work with partners to develop expertise in arts education, drawing on modern methods such as design thinking (a human-centred innovation method). Ultimately, it will become a hub for creation and cultural mediation that is both welcoming and inclusive as it supports artistic discovery and development.  

The Centre will be a unique educational space, where art becomes a driver of personal growth, well-being, and social cohesion.