La Cargaison - creative collective

La Cargaison: a creative collective on the move

Founded in November 2020 by Françoise Dancause, Thomas Hodgson and Marjolaine Quintal, La Cargaison | creative collective brings together multidisciplinary professional artists. Their goal was to join forces on innovative projects. They also wanted to create a support network for artists from their region and beyond. La Cargaison quickly made its mark. This was thanks to its open approach and its thirst for exploring new expressions.

The collective's mission is to create and distribute unique, multidisciplinary works. These works are based on a strong creative process. La Cargaison prioritizes research and development. It also encourages links between the arts. As a result, new narratives are born. Theater, dance, song, music and technology come together. They serve up captivating stories. Digital technology is seen as a tool for humanizing narratives. It is not an end in itself.

New location

In 2024, La Cargaison reached a turning point by moving into a permanent location: Mur (à) mur. This fixed space allows them to welcome the public and show their creations on a regular basis. More unusually, La Cargaison has established its headquarters at the Saint-Jean-l'Évangéliste cathedral. This partnership was formed with the Corporation Monseigneur Forget. This historic site became fertile ground. They create and broadcast large-scale productions. Original immersive Quebec experiences are on offer. This unique collaboration with the Catholic Church demonstrates a desire for openness. It allows us to share an emblematic site with everyone.

La Cargaison is at the heart of an evolving creative milieu. It adds its voice to those of independent creators. The latter are exploring new ways of making art. Digital technology is becoming a creative tool, not just a goal. The organization also wants to promote the Haut-Richelieu's creativity beyond its borders.

2025 | Les belles: Quebec art in the spotlight

In April 2025, La Cargaison launches an ambitious project. Art invites itself into the public space of towns around the Haut-Richelieu. Each town will host a unique installation. La Cargaison will design it according to its own identity.

To kick off this project, the public will discover a Belle. This is a captivating work by artist Jean Guillet. This first installation will feature a virtual reality headset. It will immerse visitors in the riches of the region.

This is just the beginning of a year of discoveries. Until December 2025, an artistic circuit will unfold in the region. It will showcase local artists. In addition to Jean Guillet's Belles, Roger Alexandre's paintings will be on display. Denis Tremblay's star trails will also be on display. These works will be presented in a variety of formats: virtual reality, exhibitions and short films.

At the same time, La Cargaison will enrich the public experience. Information panels will be installed in the cathedral. These panels will accompany each immersive experience. They will help visitors learn more about the region's heritage.

With this major project, La Cargaison invites everyone to discover creations that are like us. They tell our story. The organization is thus reaffirming its commitment. It wants to make art accessible and create links between people and new technologies.

Where to see Jean Guillet's Belles? Where to discover the virtual reality headset?

Clarenceville

Belle: Community Centre, 1 Rue Tourangeau

VR Headset: Library, 1340 chemin Middle

Schedule : Wednesday, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm

Henryville

Belle: Recreation Centre, 110, rue Grégoire

Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 10.45 a.m.

VR Helmet: Library, 110 rue Grégoire

Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 6pm to 9pm, Saturday, 9am to 12:30pm

Lacolle

Belle et casque VR: Hôtel de Ville, 1 Rue de l'Église Sud

Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 8am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm, Friday 9am to noon

Mont-Saint-Grégoire

Belle et casque VR: Hall of the community center, 45 Rang de la Montagne

Schedule : Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Noyan

Belle: Foyer at the entrance to the Town Hall, 1312 Chemin de la Petite France

Opening hours : Monday to Thursday, 8am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm, as well as during library hours.

VR Helmet: Library, 1312 Chemin de la Petite France

Opening hours : Monday from 7pm to 9pm, Tuesday from 9am to 12pm and from 1pm to 3pm, Wednesday from 9am to 12pm, from 1pm to 4pm and from 7pm to 9pm, Thursday from 1pm to 4pm and Saturday from 10am to 1pm.

Saint-Alexandre

Belle et casque VR: Hôtel de Ville, 453, rue Saint-Denis

Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4.30pm, Friday 9am to 12pm

Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu

Belle et casque VR: Hall d'entrée de l'Hôtel de Ville, 795, rue des Loisirs

Opening hours : Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saint-Paul-de-l'Île-aux-Noix

Belle et casque VR: Centre Paulinoix, 959 Rue Principale

Schedule : Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8am to 12pm and 12.30pm to 4pm

Saint-Sébastien

Belle et casque VR: Community Center, 176 Rang des Dussault

Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (and during special municipal events)

Valentine's Day 

Belle et casque VR: Wi-Fi Room, 790 Chemin de la 4e Ligne

Opening hours : Monday to Thursday 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 5:30pm, Friday 9am to 12pm and 3pm to 5:30pm

Sainte-Anne-de-Sabrevois

Belle: Town Hall, 1218 QC-133

Opening hours : Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

VR Headset: Library, 1218 QC-133

Schedule : Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesdays from 1:30 to 4 p.m., Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville

Belle et casque VR: École Notre-Dame-du-Sourire, 509 9e Rang

Schedule : Tuesdays between 10 and 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., Saturdays between 10 and 11:30 a.m.

Venise-en-Québec 

Belle et casque VR: cultural center, 239 16th Avenue West

Opening hours : Tuesday 10am to 1pm, Wednesday 1pm to 4pm, Thursday 4pm to 7pm, Saturday 9am to 12pm. Please note: the entrance is at the rear of the cultural center.

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