«Public Art» Circuit

Val-d’Or

Les hommes
et la mine

Adorning the exterior wall of Le Prospecteur microbrewery, this 2016 mural by renowned muralist Omen represents the importance of men in extracting metals from our basement.
The Prospecteur microbrewery, 585, 3^e avenue

Malartic

Promenade des arts Anne-Marie Cadieux

Along the Parc du Belvedere (Park), the Promenade des arts is a walking or cycling route. Several works by Abitibi-Témiscamingue artists, Jacques Baril, Diane Auger, Jim Couture, Christian Leduc and Patrick Bernèche, Daniel Boutin Turgeon and Carole Wagner, can be admired.
Along the Parc du Belvédère de Malartic, 741, rue Frontenac

Senneterre

Indigenous fresco

This work installed at the southern entrance of the municipality of Senneterre since the 1980s aims to honour the presence of indigenous peoples in the territory through the centuries. Originally made by Jean-Pierre Lafrance, the work was restored in 2014 by the Abitibian Paul Salois.

Where: At the southern entrance of the municipality of Senneterre

Amos-Harricana

Tours of artistic fountains

The artistic fountains circuits bring together 16 municipalities in the Amos-Harricana area. Each offers a stop where visitors are invited to stop and rest while admiring the work of passionate artisans and make a wish! Discover or rediscover the territory and landscapes of Amos-Harricana through these fun and accessible circuits for the whole family.

La Sarre

Conception d’étincelles

This mural, designed by Stéphanie Dupré-Guilbert, covers more than 4,200 square feet. The mural is inspired by the company Métal Marquis, a major employer established in La Sarre for 40 years. The mural praises the day-to-day work of workers and the company’s history, from blacksmith to welder today.
Métal Marquis 159, 9^e avenue Est

La Sarre

Force et courage

Force et courage is a commemorative work of the centenary of La Sarre, realized by the artist Jacques Baril. Made of pieces of agricultural and forestry machinery, this sculpture speaks of the grandiose work of these percherons and the humans who lived alongside them. The lumber industry is there to talk about the attachment of the people of Abitibi to nature, lakes and forests.
Intersection avenue du Bord-de-l’Eau Ouest / rue Principale

Sainte-Germaine-Boulé

Les Coureurs

The work of Chrystel Bergeron promotes physical activity, but also pays tribute to a family that represents a pillar in the world of running: the Rancourt. A passion they share from generation to generation. Take the opportunity to tour the village of Sainte-Germaine-Boulé to discover other sculptures and the unmissable giant spinning wheel.
Centre récréatif, rue Principale

Rouyn-Noranda

Des territoires coulés dans nos veines

The artists Annie Boulanger, Annie Hamel, Valéry Hamelin, Johannie Séguin, Brigitte Toutant and Ariane Ouellet, the mastermind of the project, were inspired by the lyrics of various songs of the famous author-composer-performer Richard Desjardins to create a set of scenes marked by the reality and poetry of the territory.

Overpass of Boulevard Rideau, Rouyn-Noranda

Rouyn-Noranda

Vieux-Noranda, cultural area

Old Noranda is full of visual surprises. The sculpture Inflexion, on the grounds of the Agora des arts, pays tribute to the guitarists who come to make the city vibrate each May; the murals at the turn of the alleys or on the walls of the shops celebrate the color and spirit of the neighborhood; The work in the centre of the Noranda Hotel and Spa bridge recalls the changes in nature and the changing seasons. Take advantage of your stop at Rouyn-Noranda to admire some fifteen additional works with the circuit Eye‑Catching Art offered by the city.
Agora des Arts, 37, 7^e rue

Latulipe-et-Gaboury

Un pont entre deux cultures

The four works installed on the bridge at the entrance to the village of Latulipe in eastern Témiscamian represent literally a bridge linking two cultures: that of the Anicinabe artist Frank Polson, from the Long Point First Nation, established in Winneway; and that of the citizens of Latulipe-et-Gaboury. The artist opens the doors of his studio Sky Dreamer Studio, take advantage to go to meet him.
Entrance bridge of the village of Latulipe-et-Gaboury

Notre-Dame-du-Nord

Regalia dancer

Created by the Anicinabe artist, Karl Chevrier, from Timiskaming First Nation, the regalia dancer greets visitors at the community entrance. The sculpture pays tribute to the ancestral traditions of the Anicinabek, the regalia being a dress made and worn by hunters performing during a dance before their departure to ensure an abundant and safe hunt, in harmony with nature and its resources.

Where: Rue Ontario, Notre-Dame-du-Nord

Laniel

Laniel and its hitory

In the centre of the village of Laniel, there is a large mural with a length of 110 meters by 2 meters high, which traces the history of this place through thirteen scenes. Created in 2012 by Carol Kruger and Francine Marcotte, this immense piece of work skirts the former Laniel railway line, now a walking trail.

Old Laniel Railway