Centre d'exposition de Val-d'Or

What Centre d'exposition de Val-d'Or does

Centre d'exposition de Val-d'Or, operating under the brand VoArt, is a regional art exhibition center established in 1978 and located at 600 7e Rue, Val-d'Or, Quebec. It presents rotating exhibitions of contemporary visual art and operates an interconnected portfolio of programs: in-person and virtual exhibitions, an Art Web programming vertical, an outdoor sculpture park along the Jean-Jacques Cossette Boulevard bike path, the PLODA corporate art rental program (in its 35th edition), the Point Rouge boutique and ephemeral 48 m² member-artist sales space, an e-commerce catalogue shop, and educational programs (Les Aventuriers de l'art) serving primary, secondary, collegiate, and university levels in French and English. The center is directed by Carmelle Adam and operates under municipal governance of the Ville de Val-d'Or, with funding and programming support from MRC de La-Vallée-de-l'Or, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ), and the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec.

The center serves four primary constituencies: professional visual artists (Artist members under Loi 78), cultural supporters (Ami members at C$25/year), corporate and institutional members (Entreprise members at C$90/year), and regional schools and businesses. Revenue is generated through annual membership fees, boutique and publication sales, PLODA rental fees (with rental amounts creditable against subsequent purchase), school workshop and tour fees, and donations. Distribution is anchored by the physical gallery in Val-d'Or, supplemented by an e-commerce boutique, virtual exhibitions, and digital publications (e.g., L'impossibilité d'une isle, co-produced with Centre d'art SAGAMIE and UQAT). Geographic scope is the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region of Quebec, with the digital channels extending reach beyond the immediate catchment. Marketing is conducted through the voart.ca website, a press feed (Fil de presse), and on-site events and vernissages.

The technology stack is a conventional content-managed website (voart.ca) with e-commerce, virtual exhibition hosting, and Google Analytics instrumentation; there is no evidence of AI/ML, proprietary platforms, or API products. The organization is a small (1-10 employees), privately operated, municipal-affiliated cultural institution with no outside funding rounds, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed financial figures.

Name

Centre d'exposition de Val-d'Or

Legal name

Centre d'exposition de Val-d'Or

Website

https://expovd.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Centre d'exposition de Val-d'Or (VoArt) is a regional art exhibition center in Val-d'Or, Quebec, presenting contemporary visual art exhibitions, the PLODA corporate art rental program, school workshops, and a member boutique, serving artists, schools, businesses, and cultural supporters across Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Art Exhibition Center

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121), Museums (712110), Art Dealers (459920)

akta.pro primary industry

Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG), Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Illustration) (EDAAAGAA)

Keywords

• Art exhibition center
• Visual arts programming
• Art education services
• Art rental program
• Cultural center

Headquarters

HQ city

Val-d'or

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees charged for Artist members (in professionalization path), Friend members (Amis), and Corporate members (Entreprises). Provides access to member benefits and supports the center's mission.
2. Boutique sales: Sales of catalogs, accessories, art works, and Point Rouge ephemeral boutique space for member-artists. Includes shipping fees and online purchasing capabilities.
3. Art rental program (PLODA): The Programme de location d'oeuvres d'art (PLODA) allows businesses, industries, and professionals in MRC La-Vallée-de-l'Or to rent artworks for approximately 12 months, with rental costs applied to purchase if the artist is kept.
4. Donations: Donations accepted through the website to support the center's artistic mission and programming.
5. Educational activities: School activities programs including Art Adventurers workshops, educational kits, guided tours, and online discoveries offered to schools for fees.
6. Publications and media: Sale of publications including catalogs, artist videos on USB, and digital publications documenting exhibitions and artistic projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Centre d'exposition de Val-d'Or (VoArt) operates a regional art exhibition center presenting rotating contemporary visual arts exhibitions, an outdoor sculpture park, and web art programming. It runs the PLODA corporate art rental program (in its 35th edition) enabling regional businesses to rent and optionally purchase artworks, and delivers paid school art education programs (Les Aventuriers de l'art). Revenue is supplemented by an online boutique (Point Rouge), publication sales, and tiered Artist, Friend, and Corporate memberships.

Product overview

Centre d'exposition de Val-d'Or (VoArt) operates as a regional art exhibition center offering a portfolio of interconnected programs. The core offerings include in-person and virtual art exhibitions, a web art program, and an outdoor sculpture park. Educational services feature school programs including Les Aventuriers de l'art workshops and nomadic educational kits. The center operates the PLODA art rental program enabling businesses to rent and potentially acquire artworks. Additional offerings include the Point Rouge boutique, membership tiers for artists and supporters, and catalogue publications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Expositions In-person and virtual art exhibitions featuring contemporary visual arts from professional and community artists, including the annual Regards obliques exhibition and seasonal programming. Targeted at the general public and art enthusiasts in Abitibi-Témiscamingue.
• Art Web Web-based artistic programming where artists use the Internet and World Wide Web as their primary medium, offering online dialogue projects, email art, virtual performances, and installations. Targeted at artists and online art audiences.
• Parc de sculpture Outdoor sculpture park featuring works displayed along the bike path on Jean-Jacques Cossette Boulevard and in front of the Marcel-Monette Cultural Complex. Open-access public artwork display.
• Activités scolaires (Les Aventuriers de l'art) Educational program for primary and secondary school students combining art creation workshops with guided tours of current exhibitions, exploring various aspects of contemporary visual arts. Includes nomadic educational kits and online discovery activities, available in French and English and adaptable to secondary, college, and university levels on request.
• Programme de location d'oeuvres d'art (PLODA) Corporate art rental program in its 35th edition allowing businesses, industries, and professionals from MRC de La-Vallée-de-l'Or to rent artworks for approximately 12 months, with the option to purchase and have rental costs deducted from the purchase price. Targeted at regional businesses seeking workplace art.
• Point Rouge Virtual and ephemeral physical boutique offering articles, publications, creation workshops, and a 48 m2 ephemeral boutique space reserved for artist members to sell artworks. Includes family and individual creation workshops.
• Membership Programs Three annual membership tiers: Artist members (visual artists meeting Loi 78 professional requirements), Friend members (culture-supporting individuals, $25 CAD/year), and Corporate members (businesses and organizations, $90 CAD/year). Targeted at artists, cultural supporters, and regional businesses/organizations.
• Boutique and Catalogues Online store selling catalogues, publications, accessories, and artworks (e.g., Aki Odehi USB video project, Si les choses étaient différentes publication, various artist catalogues). Catalogues priced $15-$30 CAD, accessories $4-$30 CAD, workshops $30-$230 CAD. Targeted at art supporters and collectors.
• Exposition virtuelle Virtual exhibition space providing online access to curated exhibitions and art experiences beyond physical gallery visits. Targeted at remote audiences and digital art consumers.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MRC de La-Vallée-de-l'OrcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partnership for the Programme de location d'oeuvres d'art (PLODA), now in its 35th edition. The MRC collaborates on this art rental program serving businesses and professionals in the territory, with a parallel exhibition at the mayors' council chamber.
• Ville de Val-d'OrcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner providing support for exhibitions and artistic programming. The city supports the publication of digital works and general operations.
• Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial arts council providing funding and support for artistic projects, exhibitions, and publications.
• Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial ministry supporting cultural projects and communications initiatives.
• Nadagam filmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFilm production company that produced the web experience 'Vie de château' in collaboration with Radio-Canada's OHdio podcast and the center.
• Radio-Canada (OHdio)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial broadcaster whose OHdio platform hosts the 'Château Inn' podcast, complementary to the 'Vie de château' web experience produced by the center.
• La Fabrique culturelleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCultural platform associated with Télé-Québec that supports and promotes cultural projects including the Prix relève culture Montérégie awarded to artist Chloé Beaulac.
• Loto-QuébecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of the Missions photographiques des Laurentides prize awarded to artist Chloé Beaulac.
• Centre d'art SAGAMIEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt center in Alma, Quebec that collaborated on the 'L'impossibilité d'une isle' exhibition and digital publication, providing technical expertise.
• Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional university that provided technical support for the 'L'impossibilité d'une isle' digital publication project.
• CLAC Mitis - Carrefour de la littérature, des arts et de la cultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural organization producing the 'Regards obliques' poetry event as part of the 50th edition of the Salon du livre de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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