Young Curators Program – Québec City Biennial 2026

Presented by the Commission de la capitale nationale du Québec

A Fresh Perspective on Contemporary Art

The Young Curators Program of Manif d’art – The Québec City Biennial highlights the next generation of curatorial voices by offering emerging curators the opportunity to develop exhibitions across emblematic sites in Québec City and the region.

Made possible through the essential support of the Commission de la capitale nationale du Québec, this program encourages experimentation, diversity in emerging practices, and accessible encounters with contemporary art.

The selected projects address pressing and sensitive issues: decoloniality, diasporas, territory, site narratives, gesture, materiality, and audience experience.

Message from the capitale nationale du Québec

The Commission de la capitale nationale du Québec is proud to partner with Manif d’art for the 12th edition of the Québec City Biennial as the official presenter of the Young Curators Program.

“By supporting emerging artistic voices, we affirm our commitment to making the capital a vibrant, inspiring and open city. Offering our public spaces to young creators means contributing to a capital shaped by culture and transformed by its talents.”
— André Roy, President and CEO, CCNQ

We are pleased to offer three emblematic sites, open to both the river and the city: Place des Canotiers, Quai des Cageux, and Station de la Côte.

By making these spaces available to young curators and artists, we transform them into genuine sites of exploration, experimentation, and public encounter—places where creativity unfolds, lives, and is shared.

Young Curators 2026

Four distinct approaches. Four artistic universes. A rich and accessible curatorial path.

Dounia Bouzidi

Dounia Bouzidi is a Franco-Algerian cultural worker, independent curator, and author now based in Tiohtiá:ke/Montréal. Her practice is based on curatorial approaches that engage with decolonial and diasporic perspectives. She is particularly interested in memories that are expressed through gestures and the body.  
© Credit Melina Vera-Jaramillo

Exhibition Sites

  • Place des Canotiers, Qc, Québec
  • Quai des Cageux, Qc, Québec
  • Station de la Côte, Qc, Québec

Artists

Berirouche Feddal · Amanda Préval · Tyra Maria Trono

Camille Biron

Camille Biron is a cultural worker, exhibition curator, and artist based in Québec City. She holds a double bachelor’s degree in fine arts and art history from Bishop’s University and a master’s degree in art history from Concordia University, and her work has been exhibited in Canada and in France. In her practice she combines theory, research-creation, and curating while examining precarity in the field of art, institutional workloads, and the tension between gestures and the mediums.
© Credit Camille biron

Exhibition Sites

  • Bibliothèque Monique-Corriveau, Qc, Québec
  • Bibliothèque Claire-Martin, Qc, Québec
  • Bibliothèque Gabrielle-Roy, Qc, Québec
  • Bibliothèque Félix-Leclerc, Qc, Québec

Artists

Camille Ratté · Mylène Michaud · Carole Baillargeon · Zou Desbiens

Ally Rosilio

Ally Rosilio is a cultural worker, researcher, and independent curator based in Tiohtiá:ke/Montréal. In her current research, she explores the notion of hospitality through a site-based  methodology, in dialogue with public programming, arts management, and exhibition-making. In 2024, she founded Carmine’s Room, an independent exhibition space in her living room where she programs the works of emerging artists. She has attended residencies at La Centrale Galerie Powerhouse, Est-Nord-Est, and Lab Program (Mexico City).

Exhibition Sites

Musée d’art contemporain de Baie-Saint-Paul, Québec

Artists

Nina Vroemen · naakita f.k. · Kuh Del Rosario

 

Laurence Duchesne

Laurence Duchesne holds a bachelor’s degree in language sciences from Laval University and has pursued post-graduate studies in art history to deepen her knowledge of architectural history and the urban experience. She is involved in a variety of curatorial projects; for Manif d’art, she coordinates exhibitions in libraries. She is interested in how artworks inhabit space and transform our perception of place and public experience.

Exhibition Sites

  • Espace )( Parenthèses, Qc, Québec
  • Espace culturel du quartier Saint-Nicolas, Qc, Québec

Artists

Mériol Lehmann · Karine Locatelli · Nady Larchet - Valérie Cain Bourget

Young Curators Program - Presented by the Commission de la capitale nationale du Québec

FAQ — Understanding the Young Curators Program

What is a curator?

A curator conceives an exhibition: selecting works, defining the artistic direction, designing the spatial layout, and collaborating closely with artists. A curator creates a meaningful itinerary—a way of reading the world through art.

Why a program dedicated to young curators?

To support emerging voices, offer professional opportunities, and encourage experimentation in curatorial practice.

Who presents the program?

The Young Curators Program is presented by the Commission de la capitale nationale du Québec.

Are the exhibitions free?

Yes. All exhibitions within the Young Curators Program are free and accessible to the general public.

Where do the exhibitions take place?

Across several public and cultural spaces in Québec City, including riverside outdoor sites, libraries, and cultural centres.

Is it suitable for all audiences?

Absolutely. The program is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and engaging for a wide audience.

How can I support emerging curators?

By visiting the exhibitions, sharing your experience, and following Manif d’art’s activities throughout the year.