Satellite Activities – Manif d’art 12

Alongside the Biennial, cultural partners across Québec City, Lévis, and the surrounding region present a series of satellite activities: exhibitions, performances, workshops, exploratory walks, kinetic works, and student projects. An invitation to experience contemporary art from multiple perspectives, in vibrant and engaging spaces.

Satellite Activities 2026

Each activity is presented by a partner organization and enriches the cultural season surrounding Manif d’art 12 – The Québec City Biennial.
Find here all dates, venues, artists, entry, and practical information.

Art History Students – Université Laval

Exhibition – Frondescence: Meditations on Nature’s Time and Space
Dates: March 16 → April 17, 2026
Venue: Exhibition hall of the Alphonse-Desjardins Pavilion at Laval University, room 2470.
Audience: General
Admission: Free
Artists: To be announced

An exhibition developed by Université Laval art history students, exploring relationships between time, territory, and nature. A project highlighting emerging research and curatorial practices.

Vincent et moi – Exhibition, Studio Sale

Titles:
Exhibition – Les Tournesols de Vincent
VA! Studio Sale
Dates:
– Exhibition: September 25, 2025 → June 19, 2026
– Studio Sale: April 15 & 16, 2026 (times to be confirmed)
Venue: Vincent et moi Gallery & Studio (IUSMQ), 2601 chemin de la Canardière, local G-1343, Québec
Audience: General
Admission: Free
Artists: To be announced

An immersive program featuring an exhibition, and a public studio sale. A unique encounter with artists supported by Vincent et moi, celebrating creativity, inclusion, and mental health.

Centre d’exposition Louise-Carrier

Exhibition – Élise Dumais: Selected Works
Dates: February 22 → March 25, 2026
Venue: 33 Wolfe Street, Lévis
Audience: General
Admission: Free
Artist: Élise Dumais

A curated selection of works by Élise Dumais, exploring texture, light, and the resonance of forms. A thoughtful and intimate exhibition in Lévis.

Maison Girardin – Société d’art et d’histoire de Beauport

Immersive Workshop – Before the Snow Melts Away
Date: February 28 — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Venue: Maison Girardin, Beauport
Audience: General
Artist: Marie-Hélène Roch

A hands-on, sensory workshop exploring traces, cycles, and gestures linked to the slow disappearance of winter. A sensitive encounter with the seasonal landscape.

Galerie Lewis

Exhibition – Corps-Battures
Dates: February 25 → April 18, 2026
Venue: 975 3rd Avenue, Québec
Audience: General
Admission: Free
Artist: Catherine Sheedy

A contemplative exhibition examining the tidal flats of the St. Lawrence River, blending ecology, memory, and the shifting identity of the shoreline.

ExeCentrer – Domaine Taschereau / Nature Park

Kinetic Work – Another Link in the Chain
Dates: March 11 → March 29, 2026
Venue: 750 Notre-Dame Nord Street, Sainte-Marie
Audience: General
Admission: Free
Artist: Triska Sicuranzo-Gagné

A kinetic work installed in an ecological refuge, creating a dialogue between movement, biodiversity, and the transformation of living landscapes.

Maison Girardin – Société d’art et d’histoire de Beauport

Exploratory Walk – Becoming-Thaw
Date: March 1 → April 5, 2026

Venue: Maison Girardin
Audience: General
Artist: Marie-Hélène Roch

A poetic, site-specific walk inviting participants to observe, listen, and reflect on the thaw as both a physical process and a metaphorical transition.

Chiguer art contemporain

Exhibition – Annie Baillargeon
Dates: February 27 → April 12, 2026
Venue: 247 Saint-Vallier Est Street, Québec
Audience: General
Admission: Free
Artist: Annie Baillargeon

A solo exhibition by Annie Baillargeon, known for her performative photographic compositions where bodies, symbols, and layered narratives converge into powerful visual worlds.

Galerie Bécot

Exhibition – Collective _ Glacier @ Microcosme
Dates: March 1 → April 5, 2026

Venue: Galerie Bécot, Québec
Audience: General
Admission: Free
Artists:Auclair Yannick,Bécot André, Bécotte Antoine,Bédard Marie Dominique, Bernèche Jean, Bédard Michelle,Bernier Yolande,Bérubé Gilles, Bouchard Martin, Boulianne Michel, Bourgeois Georgette, Bujold Margot,Cayer Suzanne, Comeau Pierrette, Darby Don,Fréchette Marie-Ève, Gagnon Mageline, Gasse Jocelyn, Gaudreau Jean, Gauthier Jean,Gervais Richard, Gnass Peter, Guérin Marc, Grondin Sylvie, Goupil Karen, Gruais Viviane, Hélène Larouche, Laberge Janick, Labbé Jeanne, Lamothe Réjeanne, LeMay André, LeBlond Alain, Lépine Marie, Marsan Lyse, Lévesque Benoit, Matte Colette,Morin Jean Pierre, McNeil France, Morissette Jérôme, Oliver Vicky, Patoine Lyne, Patry Suzette, Pépin Pierre, Pibo, Plante Marie, Poulin Carol, Richard Jean-Yves, Rioux Marie, Tremblay Angelo,Tremblay Klödy, Tremblay Line, Tremblay Serge Philippe, Théberge Odette, Thiboutot Marthe, Turgeon Carole, Turgeon Marc, St-Onge Michel, Simard Marie, Sévigny Gilbert, Vachon Brigitte, Vallières , Viau Christophe

A visually rich group exhibition bringing together more than fifty artists around the themes of glaciers, microcosms, and transformations of living things. A mosaic of practices that respond to and engage in dialogue with one another.

Welcome, everyone!

FAQ – Satellite Activities

How do I visit the satellite activities?

Each activity takes place in a different partner venue. Addresses, schedules, and access details are listed for each event and updated regularly.

Are the activities free?

Most satellite activities are free and open to all.

Do I need to register?

Some participatory activities (workshops, walks, performances) may require registration. Details will be updated as they become available.

Are these activities family-friendly?

Yes, several activities are suitable for families and young audiences.

Where can I find the latest information?

Updates are posted directly on the Manif d’art website.