Montreal Art Center EVENTS

*Sept 13 to sept 30*
from 11:00am - 4:00pm
1844 William Street, Montreal Qc
No ticket fee, open for donations

As part of MMODE 2026 / Fashion Week Montréal, founder of Asymmetric by Design, Tonya Dickenson unveils Your Personal Manifesto — an exhibition of one-of-a-kind designs crafted from vintage, antique, and recycled treasures gathered across 45 years of global journeys. Each jewel is accompanied by a certificate that quantifies the grams of carbon not emitted and the liters of water saved, proving that slow luxury can protect the planet.
Recognized as one of Québec’s most visionary entrepreneurs and a global sustainability leader, Tonya demonstrates that jewelry can be more than ornament: it is activism, legacy, and art. Visitors will explore collections that celebrate diversity, women’s rights, peace, and environmental stewardship, each piece a wearable declaration that what we choose to wear can change the world.

As Tonya reminds us in her essay on sustainable luxury: “Revolutions aren’t always loud. Sometimes they are built bead by bead, action by action — each choice a protest, a promise, and a step towards a more equitable and greener future.”

Runway Reimagined: Exclusive with the Creator
September 26 I 5 PM- 7 PM

This exclusive event reimagines the traditional runway — instead of models, each piece is artfully exhibited at the museum. As a guest, you’ll have the rare opportunity to try on select designs under the personal guidance of Tonya Dickenson, founder of Asymmetric by Design.

Recognized as one of Québec’s Top 25 Emerging Entrepreneurs (2025), a Top Global 50 Women in Sustainability nominee, a two-time finalist at Montreal Fashion Week (MMODE), and a certified artist of the Canada Council for the Arts, Tonya is paving the way for sustainable fashion and redefining what it means to design for our times.

More than a runway, this is your chance to connect directly with the creator: ask questions, receive exclusive personalized fashion advice, and even book a private consultation. It’s also a unique opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind wearable art — or customize a piece to reflect your own style and identity.

Photo credit: Robert Skinner

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The Godfather (1972)
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola

Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, The Godfather follows the powerful Italian-American Corleone crime family. As aging patriarch Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) prepares to pass control of his empire to his reluctant son, Michael (Al Pacino), he is drawn into a world of violence, loyalty, and betrayal. While Michael struggles to maintain a normal life with his wife Kay (Diane Keaton), the demands of the family business pull him deeper into a dangerous and inescapable cycle of power and revenge.

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Join us for a captivating evening dedicated to one of Canada’s most celebrated modern artists, Alexander Young Jackson (1882–1974), founding member of the Group of Seven and president of Montreal’s Beaver Hall Group.
Hosted and presented by Jackson’s acclaimed biographer, Wayne Larsen—artist, author, musician, professor, and former director of Canada’s Institute for Investigative Journalism—this event offers a rare opportunity to explore Jackson’s life and artistic legacy. Larsen’s 2009 biography, A.Y. Jackson: The Life of a Landscape Painter, was a Globe and Mail bestseller and remains one of the most refined and holistic portraits of the painter, grounded in extensive research, rare archival materials, and interviews with Jackson’s family.
Through an engaging presentation, Larsen will:

• Share exclusive insight into Jackson’s creative process and artistic vision.
• Review some of his most outstanding works.
• Trace his sketching journeys from Georgian Bay to Ellesmere Island, capturing Canada’s landscapes in all their diversity.
• Highlight Jackson’s struggles and triumphs, from his Victorian-era childhood in Montreal to his rise as a national figure who battled harsh conditions and critical resistance.

The evening will conclude with a Q&A session, offering guests the chance to engage directly with Wayne Larsen and gain personal insight into both Jackson’s legacy and the writing of this landmark biography.
Arts on Fire: A.Y. Jackson promises to be an inspiring journey into the life and work of a true Canadian master, guided by one of the foremost experts on his story.

Ouverture des portes à 19 h | Spectacles à 20 h, 21 h 30 et 23 h.
Entrée : 10 $ — Ce montant sera ajouté à votre facture à la fin de la soirée.

Préparez-vous à passer une soirée au rythme du swing vintage, avec des plaisanteries et des mélodies entraînantes ! Des classiques intemporels de George Gershwin à la fantaisie charmante de Roy Rogers, ce duo britannique dynamique donne vie à la guitare, au saxophone et au chant avec humour, énergie et un talent irrésistible.
Chris et James font de la musique ensemble depuis leurs années d'école à Reading, au Royaume-Uni, et apportent aujourd'hui leur complicité de plusieurs décennies à l'Ouest, offrant un spectacle qui allie maîtrise musicale et joyeuse fantaisie. Swinguez, riez et chantez avec eux — c'est une soirée que vous n'oublierez pas !

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Doors open at 7 PM | Sets at 8 PM, 9:30 PM, and 11 PM
Admission is $10 — This amount will be added to your bill at your seat.

Get ready for a rollicking evening of vintage swing, playful banter, and toe-tapping tunes! From the timeless classics of George Gershwin to the charming whimsy of Roy Rogers, this dynamic British duo brings guitar, sax, and vocals to life with humor, energy, and irresistible flair.
Chris and James have been making music together since their schoolboy days in Reading, UK, and now bring their decades of chemistry West, delivering a show that’s equal parts musical mastery and joyful nonsense. Swing, laugh, and sing along—this is a night you won’t forget!