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A Walking Tour to Art Galleries, Quebec City, Quebec City
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A Walking Tour to Art Galleries, Quebec City
Guide Location: Canada » Quebec City
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 10
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 2.1 km
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Author: susan
Quebec City is very rich in splendid architecture and art masterpieces, making the list of its art galleries a long one. This walking tour contains a list of some of the best art galleries the city has to offer.
Tour Stops and Attractions
Galerie d'art Begin
1) Galerie d'art Begin
The galleries of Guy Begin in Quebec City and Montreal, operated by himself, display impressionist paintings of city scenes and masterful landscapes of various mediums, including serigraphs and oils. The galleries also host presentations of new artists, supporting and encouraging them in their works.
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Studio Pihay
2) Studio Pihay
Georgette Pihay was a very famous painter and sculptor who left a legacy of works for future generations. The gallery contains works made in oils, lithographic prints, watercolors, inks, and sculptures made of aluminum and bronze. Do not miss the chance to visit this exceptional exhibition.
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Sculpteur Flamand
3) Sculpteur Flamand
Sculpteur Flamand is located on a street famous for its variety of galleries, but this is the only one in the city that specializes in works of wood. Here, over 3,000 wooden sculptures can be seen, including traditional, expressive, figurative, theatrical and modern pieces, as well as a large collection of figurines and animals. Besides the works of Flamand, you can find pieces from 65 other artisans here as well.
Pauline Pelletier-La Petite Galerie
4) Pauline Pelletier-La Petite Galerie
Pauline Pelletier is a ceramic and porcelain specialist with international experience. It is a well-known local gallery with great decorative pieces, animals, figurines and fine one of a kind jewelry on display. You can find exceptional gifts here, such as porcelain figurines trimmed with gold. Do not miss the chance to visit this exceptional and unique gallery.
Image Courtesy of Pauline Pelletier
Verrerie La Mailloche Glassblowing Studio
5) Verrerie La Mailloche Glassblowing Studio
The name is telling of half of the process in this special studio, afterwards using the broken glass to make marvelous works which can be seen in the gallery. They organize informative demonstrations for those interested. You can spend as much time here as you want and find out more about world famous Jean Vallieres at this unique gallery in Quebec City.
Galerie Perreault
6) Galerie Perreault
Right in the heart of Old Quebec you can find this great gallery of Andre Perrault, displaying fine works by him and the works of other famous artists, such as Claude A. Simard, Christian Bergeron or Benoit Gaulin. Take time to visit this little gallery, a delight for the eyes and heart, with paintings in acrylics, oils and watercolors.
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Galerie Alain Lacaze
7) Galerie Alain Lacaze
An exhibitor on Rue du Tresor, Alain Lacaze also has his own studio and gallery where he exhibits his watercolors, etchings and oils. The paintings are masterpieces depicting local countrysides and street scenes.
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Galerie Lacerte Art Contemporain
8) Galerie Lacerte Art Contemporain
This internationally known gallery was first opened in 1981, and in 1986 it moved to its present location. Devoted to developments in art, the gallery shows exhibitions of both known and new artists, bringing marvelous pieces of art to the public in its generous space.
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Artisans de la Cathedrale
9) Artisans de la Cathedrale
This place is named after its location, being next to the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Here you can find fine art pieces and marvelous works by local artists. The neighborhood’s historic places gives a special magic to this gallery.
Rue du Tresor
10) Rue du Tresor
This year-round gallery is one of the most famous in Quebec City, displaying more than 36 artists. Also, it is considered the most organized and serious ones compared to other smaller galleries in the city. The gallery was created in the 1960s by student artists who decided to exhibit their works in order to promote them to the public, as well as to make their works available for sale.
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