Tashi Farmilo
LJI Reporter

Art de l’Ordinaire is preparing to host its annual Automn’Art exhibition, bringing together over 30
artists from across the Outaouais region for a vibrant celebration of visual arts. Taking place
September 20 and 21, from 10 am to 4 pm, the event will be held at the Cantley Multifunctional
Community Centre, located at 6 Impasse des Étoiles. Admission is free.

This year’s edition will showcase works across a variety of disciplines, including painting,
sculpture, photography, drawing, mosaic, stained glass, and textile art. Visitors are invited to
immerse themselves in the creative worlds of local talents, meet the artists in person, and
explore a wide range of original work.

In addition to the visual art exhibition, Automn’Art will feature several free painting workshops on
Sunday, with a session for adults from 10 am to noon and one for children from 1 pm to 3 pm.
Registration is available online at artdelordinaire.com.

The atmosphere will be enhanced with live musical performances throughout the weekend, and
a new feature this year – tastings of local beers and mocktails will be offered on Saturday
between noon and 4 pm. Attendees can also enter a draw for the chance to win one of two
original artworks.

Artists featured in this year’s edition include: Christine Bertrand, Claire Racette, Claudette
Gratton, Corinne Bernollin, Daniel Cogné, Daniel St-Cyr, Danielle Clément-Larose, Danielle
Lauzon, Diane Marcil, Eric Trottier, Jeanne Beaudry Tardif, Joanne Lacroix, Josee Francoeur,
Julie Brown, Julio Benitez, Line Desloges, Lise Grenier Rouleau, Lise Leblanc, Marie Dechêne,
Martin Champagne, Martine Labelle, Maude Litalien, Michel Bertrand, Monique Pelletier,
Nathalie Duchesne, Nicolle Legault, Pierre Gagnon, Raymond Charette, René-Lyne Charlebois
Emery, Stephanie Browness, Valérie Racette, Yolande Cloutier, Sonia Kezar and Christiane
Boulanger.

Organized entirely by volunteers, Art de l’Ordinaire has worked since 2003 to promote the
cultural richness of Cantley through inclusive and accessible community events. Automn’Art is
one of three major annual gatherings hosted by the association, alongside the Marché de Noël
and the Marché des créateurs et des jeunes apprentis.

For more details and registration, visit www.artdelordinaire.com or follow updates at
facebook.com/artdelordinairecantley.

Photo: Among the featured artists at Automn’Art is Pierre Gagnon, known for his bold use of
colour, whimsical semi-abstract acrylic works, and a distinctive style that blends playful energy
with visual harmony. (TF) Photo: Courtesy of the Art de l’Ordinaire – Cantley Facebook page