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Laval has more than one face. Sometimes it's nocturnal or gourmet, sometimes it's natural or active. But of all its sides, it's certainly its artistic profile that's the least well known. Yet Laval abounds in cultural activities and exhibition nuggets. Zoom in on Laval art.
A sculpture garden
Le Center de la nature de Laval is renowned for its trails, lake and small animal farm. But what many people don't know is that behind the lovely greenery lies a 1,500-metre trail along which you can appreciate nine sculptures inspired by the environment. A true four-season jewel.
One showroom, a multitude of viewpoints
La Salle Alfred-Pellan of the Maison des arts de Laval is a well-kept Laval secret. As well as being a venue for the arts, it is also a space for artistic dialogue. Every year, it hosts four exhibitions in its main hall and four in the Foyer du théâtre des Muses.
From now until the beginning of April, you can visit Passeurs Passeusesan exhibition featuring some of curator Denis Rousseau's former students. The theme explores the transmission of knowledge, ways of doing and being, through the exploration of eras and cultures.
Year-round exhibitions and a major symposium
La Galerie d'art la Vieille Casernewhich, as its name suggests, has taken up residence in a former fire station, exhibits the work of multidisciplinary artists year-round. And that's not all. Every year, at the end of July, the gallery hosts the Sainte-Rose Painting and Sculpture Symposium and welcomes 90 artists. In all, the event attracts 25,000 people! It's an amazing place in every way.
When history and art go hand in hand
You love art, history and curiosity is one of your greatest qualities? Great! Visit Delia-Thétreault Museum is sure to satisfy your curiosity. For one thing, you can learn a lot about the founder of Canada's first missionary institute and her community. On the other, you'll have the chance to visit Du soleil dans les bagagesan exhibition that takes you on a journey around the world through arts and crafts, antique collections and photographs.
When art blends into the background
Local art can be found... here and there and here again. All over Laval, in public places, you'll find a vast collection of artworks of works of art belonging to Ville de Laval. You can either go on an adventure and try to discover these colorful and imaginative places at random, or use the narrative map available on the city's website for a more organized visit.
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