Symposium Arts and Reflections
Château-Richer becomes an open-air gallery · Château-Richer, Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada
The festival
In Château-Richer, on the Côte-de-Beaupré, the Symposium Arts et Reflets has for more than 30 years transformed the heart of the village into an open-air gallery. Its signature: painters, amateurs and professionals, must create on the spot, in front of the public — it is not just an exhibition. Painters, sculptors, artisans and creators install their gazebos in the heart of the village core, between heritage and river landscapes, for three days of live creation, meetings and workshops for young people.
The last edition was held from July 31 to August 2, 2026, under the theme "between the lines of time".
Good to know
Chair: Lynda Tanguay, who has been in office for 22 years in 2026; Honorary President 2026: painter Linda Isabelle. Major sponsor: the City of Château-Richer, who presents it as the largest outdoor painting symposium in Quebec. The organization also holds an annual funding auction (edition 2026: 18 April 2026); the site was announced free of charge in 2014 (not reconfirmed for 2026). The official website displays an adversarial edition 2026 (32nd / 31st). Latest contact information published by the organization (communiqués 2011-2014): P.C. 1276, Château-Richer, Qc G0A 1N0; 418-564-4676; [email protected].
Liens officiels
Ticket: (no ticketing; free entry announced by the organization in 2014, not reconfirmed for recent editions)