The Partnership’s new board of director and a review of 2024
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PRESS RELEASE
Montreal, May 1st, 2025 – The Quartier des Spectacles Partnership is pleased to announce the composition of its board of directors for 2025-26. The election of directors took place at the annual general meeting on April 30. During the meeting, the Partnership highlighted last year’s projects by presenting its 2024 annual report.
This year, eight (8) directorships in two categories were open for election. The cultural-sector positions were filled by: Suzanne Guèvremont (National Film Board of Canada - NFB), Grégory Kunz (Bibliothèque et archives nationales du Québec - BAnQ), Stéphan La Roche (Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal - MAC), Marianne Perron (Orchestre symphonique de Montréal - OSM) et Jenny Thibault (Society for arts and technology - SAT).
In the business, tourism and institutions sector, the vacancies were filled by: Jessica Bouchard (The Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal - CCMM), Glenn Castanheira (Montréal centre-ville) et Pierre Papillier (Le Central).
The Partnership’s board comprises 21 directors from the cultural, socio-economic (business, tourism, education) and community sectors. The board has 15 members elected at the annual general meeting and six members appointed by the board. The Partnership thanks all the directors for their generous involvement.
See the full list of 2024-25 directors below.
Activity report, 2024-2025: a culturally vibrant year in all seasons
The year 2024 marked the midway point of our Strategic Plan for 2022-2026. The ambitious plan aims to turn our Quartier des Spectacles into a model and reference for animating public spaces and for urban, social and economic development. Our actions and activities over the last year fall into four areas of development: cultural vitality, land use planning, incubating new connections, and building local and international prestige. From one springtime to the next, our work demonstrates that we are making excellent progress toward our goals.
In 2024, the Partnership was driven by optimistic and unifying ambitions that resonated with our partners and the public. In the winter, we celebrated the 15th anniversary of LUMINO and, in the summer, the 10th anniversary of Les Jardins Gamelin. There were revitalization projects in the Quartier Latin and deliberations on the future of the festivals and the ecological transition. Each initiative is a testament to our commitment to building a dynamic, inclusive and sustainable neighbourhood.
Our efforts to welcome and serve a wide variety of different audiences were supported by an enhanced urban design and pedestrianization experience in all seasons, by the Fête du Quartier organized for the district’s residents, and by the creation of a tourism squad. In addition, a new website was launched to highlight the unique attractions and cultural activities found in the heart of the city. As a result, the Quartier is an ever-more-welcoming place for visitors and everyone interested in culture, while also providing an exceptional environment for the people who live and work there every day.
Read the Annual Report for 2024-2025 online (only in French)
About the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership
The Quartier des Spectacles Partnership, founded in 2003, is a non-profit organization with more than 85 members active in the district. It is responsible for animating the Quartier des Spectacles by programming cultural activities, managing and animating public spaces, providing distinctive illumination and promoting the Quartier as a must-visit cultural destination. The Partnership benefits from the support of the Ville de Montréal.
More informations: quartierdesspectacles.com
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Left to right and bottom to top: Stéphan La Roche, Éric Lefebvre, Christian Lecours, Monique Simard, Kerlande Mibel, Marie-Josée Desrochers, Jessica Bouchard, Marianne Perron, André Dudemaine, Pierre Papillier, Guilhem Caillard, Eve Paré, Glenn Castanheira, Simon Gamache, Suzanne Guèvremont, Jenny Thibault, George Herrera, Grégory Kunz, Mélissa Lapierre-Grano, Valérie Beaulieu.
Not shown: Priscilla Ananian, Josée Bérubé, Bruno Jobin, Nathalie Leblanc, Joseph Nakhlé.
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MEDIA CONTACT
Mélanie Mingotaud
Communications Mingotwo
melanie@mingo2.ca
514 582-5272
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Marie Lamoureux
Quartier des Spectacles Partnership
marie.lamoureux@quartierdesspectacles.com
514 923-6772
The 2025-26 Board of Directors, Quartier des Spectacles Partnership
Monique Simard* | Chair
Glenn Castanheira* | Vice-chair | Montréal Centre-Ville
Marie-Josée Desrochers* | Vice-chair | Place des Arts
Christian Lecours* | Treasurer | EY
Jenny Thibault* | Secretary | Société des arts technologiques (SAT)
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Priscilla Ananian | Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
Josée Bérubé | Provencher_Roy
Jessica Bouchard | Chambre de commerce du Montréal Métropolitain (CCMM)
Guilhem Caillard | Festival Cinémania
André Dudemaine | Terres en vues
Simon Gamache | Fierté Montréal
Suzanne Guèvremont | Office national du film du Canada (ONF)
George Herrera | Table de concertation du Faubourg Saint-Laurent
Gregory Kunz | Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ)
Louise Laliberté | Festival international de Jazz de Montréal
Stéphan La Roche | Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
Kerlande Mibel | Forum économique international des Noirs
Joseph Nakhlé | Festival du Monde arabe
Pierre Papillier | Le Central
Eve Paré | Adisq
Marianne Perron | Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
* *Members of the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership’s Executive Committee
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Valérie Beaulieu | Observer | Ville de Montréal
Melissa Lapierre-Grano | Observer | Arrondissement de Ville-Marie – Ville de Montréal
Nathalie Leblanc | Observer | Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec
Bruno Jobin | Observer | Ville de Montréal