Open House Night

The general public is invited to stroll through Place des Arts as they please, with or without a guide! The event will feature art installations, art exhibitions, artist performances and DJs. You’ll also be able to have a drink and a bite to eat at the Bistro!

Reserve your time slot with the official Place des Arts box office.

Self-Guided Tours

Wander about and admire Place des Arts! Map and schedule in hand, you can roam through the building, its halls, wings and corridors, and appreciate the artistic and architectural embellishments you’ll encounter. 

Guided Tours

This guided tour of Place des Arts takes you on a journey through the Franco-Ontarian culture and heritage of Nouvel-Ontario. This brand new building is a direct descendant of the cultural effervescence that has been taking place for the past fifty years. The architectural design of the building, as well as the materials and objects it features, are intended to bear witness to this rich heritage and to pay tribute to it. Spots are very limited. Please obtain your pass below.

Guided tours are offered in French only.

“Pi” – The Unveiling Of The Building’s Signature Public Art Work

Discover the Place des Arts’ signature public art work created by Lise Beaudry. “Pi” is an installation that rises high and proud in the Atrium (foyer) as an inspiring homage to a dynamic community. It consists of 15,000 photos found in the archives of the Place des Arts’ seven founding organizations, stacked to create a pillar that is 3.14 metres in height. That number is the irrational number pi, an inspiring symbol of infinity and transcendence.

“Pi” – The Opening Of The Gallery’s Inaugural Exhibition

See the first-ever exhibition presented in the Galerie du Nouvel-Ontario’s new space! Beginning at 7 PM, Lise Beaudry presents the exhibition “Pi,” which reveals the depth and richness of the research and reflection that went into creating the building’s public art work. This exploration of the archives of the Place des Arts’ seven founding members commemorate the efforts of countless personalities whose work marked a community’s history and fostered its hopes for the future. 

Le legs – Indigenous Literary Exhibition

“Le legs” (The legacy) is a literary exhibition which explores the timeless values inherent in Indigenous ways of thinking. Through the voices of several authors, it explores what the original inhabitants of Turtle Island bring to humanity in terms of wisdom and philosophical principles. Presented by Salon du livre du Grand Sudbury, this exhibition is part of the 10th edition of Sudbury’s biannual book fair and literary festival to be held from May 5 to 8, 2022. 

Preview Of The Exhibition « Ces Beaux Visages »

Enjoy a preview of the upcoming exhibition “Ces beaux visages” (These beautiful faces), a collection of vintage images captured in the 70s and 80s by photographer Cédéric Michaud, in the midst of a defining time for artistic expression and community building in the “Nouvel-Ontario” movement. Presented by La Nuit sur l’étang.

Live Music

La Slague and la Nuit sur l’étang offers opportunities for close encounters with Northern musicians and singers. More details to come.

Vivarium

In addition to its location at Place des Arts, the Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario is setting up its new production center a few steps away. It’s at 139 Durham Street, formerly the International Village. The TNO presents “Vivarium”, a rotating artist residency project. You will see Hoquet/Hiccup, a duo composed of France Huot and Jenny Hazelton, who will give two performances, at 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm.

And Much More!

• A toast to Place des Arts with Chloé Thériault 
• Clown performances with Mabel and Wade
• Installations by Nico Glaude and Connor Lafortune
• Projections
• DJs… and much more!