Fondation de la Place des Arts' annual benefit event
The 13th edition of the annual benefit event of the Fondation de la Place des Arts will be held on Tuesday, June 4, at Théâtre Maisonneuve. The evening–at which the performing arts and culinary delights are brought together to the great joy of all involved–brings together more than 500 guests from the business sector and cultural milieu each year to support access to the arts and culture.
Co-chairs: Sylvie Chagnon (Lallemand), Sandra Chartrand (Sandra and Alain Bouchard Foundation) and Jacques Marchand (LCI Education).
A three-part evening
6:00 p.m. – Cocktail buffet
7:30 p.m. – Onstage performances with young artists of exceptional talent | Artistic direction: Stéphane Tétreault, virtuoso cellist
9:00 p.m. – Wine and dessert with the evening’s artists
You are unable to attend but you would like to contribute to the success of the event? You can make a donation now!
The artists of the 13th edition
The artistic program of the evening will be unveiled soon. Stay tuned!
Attend the show for free!
Are you a member of a community organization or a high school or francization teacher and would you like to share a unique artistic experience with your groups?
Thanks to the support of the event's partners, the Fondation de la Place des Arts is offering you the opportunity to attend Future Stars’ Grand Premiere free of charge!*
*Limited quantity of tickets available.
*Invited audiences: High school students and their teachers, members and beneficiaries of community organizations and francization centres, as well as their spouses and children over the age of 12.
Sandra Chartrand – Sandra and Alain Bouchard Foundation
Jacques Marchand – LCI Education
Members
Frédérique Cardinal - Fondation de la Place des Arts
Marie-Josée Desrochers - Société de la Place des Arts
Catherine Samson – Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
Marla Scattolin, L’Oréal Canada, SkinCeuticals
Barbara Seal, C.M.
Louise Sicuro, C.M., C.Q.
2023 Edition in Images
Photo credit: Ladislas Kadyszewski
Celebrating a team success with Marie Plourde, Ville de Montréal
First row, left to right: Stéphane Tétreault, Artistic Director; Barbara Seal, C.M.; Louise St-Pierre, Chair of the Board of Directors, Société de la Place des Arts; Sylvie Chagnon, Management of corporate donations, allemand; and Frédérique Cardinal, Executive Director, Fondation de la Place des Arts
Second row: Louise Sicuro, C.M., C.Q.; Marie-Josée Desrochers, CEO, Société de la Place des Arts; Marie Plourde, City Councillor, Le Plateau Mont-Royal borough, Mile-End district; Fadel Chbihna, President, IO Solutions, and Chair of the Board of Directors, Fondation de la Place des Arts; and Catherine Samson, Senior Director, Communications and Outreach Québec, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
Photo credit: Ladislas Kadyszewski
A remarkable show of support from the business community
Idrees Baksh, Senior Investment Advisor and Senior Portfolio Manager, and Marc Larente, Senior Investment Advisor, Larente Baksh & Associates; Jean Chagnon, Senior Vice President and Special Advisor, Lallemand Inc.; Jean Laurin, Partner and President, Avison Young Quebec; and Pierre Somers, Chairman and CEO, Walter Group
Photo credit: Ladislas Kadyszewski
A strong connection between the arts and business sectors
Guillaume Côté, Associate Vice President Quebec, National Bank; André Provencher, President and Editor, Art Global; Frédérique Cardinal, Executive Director, Fondation de la Place des Arts; Normand Laprise, C.M., C,Q, Chef and Co-owner, Signé Toqué; and Alain Michaud, CFO, WSP Global
Photo credit: Ladislas Kadyszewski
A spectacular opening act with Alexandre Alain, aerial silk, Juliette Duguay, harp, Evelyne Méthot, Justine Lefebvre and Marion Portelance, cellos.
Photo credit: Ladislas Kadyszewski
A touching moment with Elisabeth St-Gelais, Innu soprano, Révélation Radio-Canada 2023-2024, and Prix d’Europe 2023
Photo credit: Ladislas Kadyszewski
Surprise performance by Isabelle Boulay with Stéphane Tétreault, Evelyne Méthot, Justine Lefebvre and Marion Portelance, cellos