Plein sud celebrates 40 years of contemporary art in Longueuil!
To mark its 40th anniversary, Plein sud warmly invites you to a festive evening on Thursday, December 4. To celebrate four decades of contemporary art and cultural engagement in Longueuil, a special program has been prepared:
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Screening of the film Cozic
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Wine, cheese, and chocolate served
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Silent auction of two iconic artworks (Cozic and Bertrand Carrière)
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Sale of art books from Plein sud éditions, special 40 years for 40 dollars promotion
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Exclusive sale of limited edition Christmas cards signed by Marc Séguin (set of five)
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Draw and announcement of the winners of the raffle for eleven artworks
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Door prizes
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Free admission
Join us as we celebrate this milestone moment in our collective history.
Evening Schedule
5:30 p.m. — Screening of the film Cozic
Directed by Etienne Desrosiers and Céline B. La Terreur
A. Lassonde Cinema (C30), Cégep Édouard-Montpetit
180 De Gentilly Est Street, Pavillon Le Caron
With Monic Brassard (Cozic) and co-director Céline B. La Terreur in attendance
Free admission, no reservation required
7:00 p.m. — 40th Anniversary Celebration at Plein sud
Plein sud exhibition space (D0626), Cégep Édouard-Montpetit
150 De Gentilly Est Street
With Longueuil Mayor Catherine Fournier in attendance
Free admission, no reservation required
8:30 p.m. — Closing of raffle ticket sales
9:00 p.m. — Draw and announcement of the winners of the benefit raffle for eleven artworks
Screening of Cozic — 5:30 p.m
Premiering in Longueuil, Plein sud and the Conseil des arts de Longueuil present the screening of the film Cozic by Etienne Desrosiers and Céline B. La Terreur. This 70-minute feature offers a sensitive and poetic glimpse into the world of artists Monic Brassard and Yvon Cozic, major figures in Quebec contemporary art whose playful and engaged practice blends ecology, color, and imagination.
The screening will take place on Thursday, December 4 at 5:30 p.m. in the A. Lassonde Cinema (C30) at Cégep Édouard-Montpetit
180 De Gentilly Est Street, Pavillon Le Caron
With Monic Brassard and co-director Céline B. La Terreur in attendance.
Free admission, no reservation required.
The screening of Cozic was made possible in part thanks to the valuable support of the Conseil des arts de Longueuil.
Fundraising Draw — Eleven Artworks
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Plein sud is holding a benefit raffle featuring contemporary artworks generously donated by artists closely connected to the center’s history as well as by supporters who share its mission. Together, their contributions highlight the vitality of the center and the essential role of contemporary art in our community.
Eleven unique artworks are up for grabs. Each piece will have its own separate draw, giving eleven participants the chance to win an artwork.
Raffle tickets are available now on the Plein sud website for $40 each and will be on sale until December 4 at 8:30 p.m.
Only 100 tickets are issued per artwork.
The total value of the prizes exceeds $30,920.
All proceeds will go toward supporting Plein sud’s activities.
Please note: You do not need to be present to win.
Raffle Artists:
François Lacasse
Luce Meunier
Marc Séguin
Chih-Chien Wang
Anne Ashton
Pierre Ayot
Karen Tam
Émile Riopel
Daria Elas
Amanda Préval
Mathilde Varanese
Discover the artworks and buy your raffle ticket.
Silent Auction of Two Iconic Artworks
Alongside the raffle, Plein sud is also presenting two artworks in a silent auction, chosen for their strong connection to the center’s history.
The first piece is by Cozic, an essential duo in contemporary art. Plein sud dedicated a major retrospective exhibition to them in Longueuil in 1998, as well as the most comprehensive monograph on the duo to date. Monic Brassard (of Cozic) also served as chair of Plein sud’s board for more than ten years, leaving a lasting mark through her commitment and vision. The artwork up for auction comes from a private donation, reflecting the esteem and long-standing relationship between Cozic and Plein sud.
Cozic, Petits bâtons, 2000
Bamboo sticks, cork, brass, acrylic paint, pins
59 × 63 cm
Unique artwork
The second artwork is generously offered for the occasion by Bertrand Carrière, a prominent figure in contemporary photography in Quebec with whom Plein sud has maintained a long-standing relationship. In 2007, he created an ambitious photographic project for the center to mark the 350th anniversary of Longueuil, resulting in a body of work highlighting the dialogue between art, history, and urban space. A major monograph published in 2020 traced his work up to that point, showcasing the richness, coherence, and evolution of his practice. His entire body of work, attentive to memory, territory, and visual storytelling, holds a significant place in the history of Plein sud as well as in that of Longueuil.
Bertrand Carrière, from the series Réinvention d’un lieu
Motel Oscar, Longueuil, 2009
Inkjet print
43.2 × 55.8 cm
Edition 5/10, 2025
How to Participate in the Silent Auction
You can place bids in two ways:
1. On site, during the festive evening
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Write your name and bid amount on the form associated with the artwork you are interested in.
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Bids must be made in minimum increments of $100.
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You may place as many bids as you wish.
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The auction closes at 8:30 p.m. on December 4, 2025.
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The highest bid recorded before the closing time wins the artwork.
2. In advance, in writing
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You can send your bids in advance by email to: plein-sud@plein-sud.org
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Clearly indicate the title of the artwork, your bid amount (in $100 increments), and your contact information.
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Your bid will be recorded on the official form the evening of the event.
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You do not need to be present to win: absent winners will be contacted the following day.
Important reminders
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All bids must respect the $100 minimum increment.
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In case of a tie, the earliest submitted or recorded bid takes priority.
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Winning bids must be paid the same evening.
Remerciements
Plein sud wishes to express its deep gratitude to the artists Anne Ashton, Bertrand Carrière, Daria Elas, François Lacasse, Luce Meunier, Amanda Préval, Émile Riopel, Karen Tam, Mathilde Varanese, and Chih-Chien Wang, as well as to donors Robert Lebeau and Suzanne Lemire, who generously contributed artworks to celebrate the 40th anniversary.
We also thank Longueuil Mayor Catherine Fournier for her presence, the Conseil des arts de Longueuil for its financial support of the screening of Cozic, and everyone who participated in this event.
Your contribution helps sustain the vitality of the center and supports the promotion of contemporary art in Quebec.
