Collectif MUSAICUM brought together over 35 Quebec artists in painting, printmaking and sculpture at Atelier Galerie Yann Lemieux, from November 8 to December 22, 2023.
Collectif Musaicum vernissage - Photo credit: Sébastien Durocher
Each artist had created from 1 to 8 small-format works of art of equal dimensions. Collectively, they had created a giant (and surprising!) mosaic of over 100 original creations.
Although presented collectively, all the works of art were available for sale individually.
Collectif Musaicum vernissage - Photo credit: Sébastien Durocher
Part of the proceeds went to the Benjo Philanthropic Fund, which supports a number of community organizations. Their objectives include promoting food security, supporting the development of families in need, and highlighting the spirit of initiative, desire for accomplishment and, above all, the daily surpassing of young people.
With this in mind, a second mosaic was presented to showcase the potential of young people and give them the unique experience of exhibiting alongside professional artists. 
Youth Zone artwork by Séminaire Saint-François students - Photo credit: Sébastien Durocher
It featured the amazing creations of young artists, thanks to a collaboration with art students and teachers from Séminaire Saint-François, in partnership with the Benjo boutique.
Yann Lemieux, painter, and the art and multimedia teachers from Séminaire St-François - Photo credit: Geneviève Ricard
The 4th and 5th graders were treated to a VIP evening with their families, friends and school staff.
This unique moment was a way for them to experience a vernissage. Many of them were brave enough to take the floor to describe their works and their creative processes.
Some of the collective's professional artists, including Josianne Leclerc and Geneviève Ricard, also took the opportunity to present their artistic approaches. A privileged moment of inter-generational sharing!
A lively exhibition!
Each weekend during the exhibition, several artists were invited to come and create on site, while the public came to meet them.
Live painting with artists Florence Lemay, Maud Besson and Yann Lemieux.
Musaicum, in constant evolution...
As soon as a work found its new home, it was immediately taken down to make way for something new. The artists had their hands full! Over the 6 weeks of the exhibition, dozens of new works appeared day after day.
Photo credit: Sébastien Durocher
Thanks to all the participating artists and over 50 collectors who purchased a work of art from the Collectif Musaicum, a total of $1,600 was donated to the cause supported by this event.
The artists at the heart of this project:
Christine Claveau
Caroline St-Pierre Painter
Tanya Aubut Painter
Shana Patry
Laurie Marois Painter
Hugo Landry Painter
Ki Painter
Parisart Artist
Maud Besson, Artist
Emmanuelle Gendron
Marie-Pier Sanfaçon - Artiste en arts visuels
Josiane Leclerc artiste peintre
Josianne Lockquell P. Painter
Isabelle Desrochers Painter
Lise Racine artist
G.Plamondon
Julie Duplantie Artiste-peintre
Geneviève Ricard artiste
Pagano - Sculpteur
Vanessa Sylvain Artist
Karolina Von Limor
Emilie Gosselin Artiste peintre
Sophie Levac Art
Florence Lemay - Painter
Christian Michaud Sculptor
Kayfizztattoo & Arts
Joanie Thomassin Artist
Andy Alain Artist
Carine Geoffrion Painter
Amanda Jeanne Artworks
TinaCartier
Alex - Painter
Luc Tessier