Pleasant Instruction by Richard Purdy is the Museum’s new exhibition presented at the Centre des arts populaires located at 725 Louis-Fréchette Blvd. in Nicolet.

A stunning display combining illusion and the illusive. Come and discover a new world, a new vision, and go on an extraordinary voyage.

Purchase one of the artist’s works onsite and have an opportunity to meet him.

Don’t miss Pleasant Instruction presented until September 3, 2012.

Information: 725 Louis-Fréchette Blvd. or 819 293-6148.

This is the artist’s first major exhibition and a unique opportunity to admire the work he began more than 25 years ago!

Carmelo’s creation balances art and architecture in a project of major proportions. His chapel calls to mind the presumptuous arrogance of major medieval builders and proves that an artist humbly devoted to his work can produce monumental works of art.

A unique concept, never seen in Quebec!

The Musée des religions du monde’s new permanent exhibition raises questions and promises a wave of fascinating discoveries. Explore the world’s five major religions – Catholicism, Judaism, Islamism, Hinduism, and Buddhism – through their respective rituals. Demystify taboos, learn… discover!

The Are You Close? exhibition will not leave you indifferent. In a breathtaking décor, you will find that religious rites have a multitude of meanings depending on how they are interpreted.

Photographers collaborating in the Are You Close? project :

http://heymann-photographe.fr/

http://www.christopheweddingphoto.com/

Once again this summer, Nicolet’s cultural institutions have joined forces to promote a whole range of activities and events in the area. 

Organizers of the various attractions are working together through a joint promotion campaign to encourage residents from Nicolet and the surrounding communities to take advantage of the cultural products available to them. Several publicity and promotional endeavours have been developed to entice culture enthusiasts and convince the more reluctant to take advantage of local culture.

A colourful new slogan and logo have been designed. This campaign’s catch phraseis Planning my summer: Nicolet, with the shape of each letter in the word “Nicolet” resembling an art or cultural object or material. In more concrete terms, the publicity campaign has involved installing banners on Louis-Fréchette Boulevard, distributing brochures, putting up posters in strategic locations around town, and holding a contest inviting the public to visit all institutions. The contest winner will take home various prizes such as free admission to each of the institutions and gift certificates for various spots, such as a restaurant and massage therapy centre. 

The seven partners proud to be working together to promote culture in Nicolet: the Centre des arts populaires de Nicolet, the Corporation de développement culturel de Nicolet, the Galerie-boutique Manufactum, the Maison Rodolphe-Duguay, the Musée des religions du monde, Revitalisation Nicolet, and the town of Nicolet.

This endeavour is supported through the town of Nicolet’s cultural development agreement and by the Ministère de la culture des communications et de la condition féminine du Québec

Looking for the ideal gift?  La voûte de Ganesh has original ideas at the price you want to pay! Be original and stand out by giving a unique present! 

Jewellery (Anne-Marie Chagnon, NES, Osmoze, etc.);

Purses and tote bags;

Books and greeting cards;

Japanese teapots;

Singing bowls;

Pashminas (Himalayan wool);

Decorative and religious items;

and much more!

Information : 819-293-6148

Rare are those who have never uttered a swear word. Some individuals curse incessantly while others swear only in certain situations or to vent. Swearing has been a habit and part of Quebecers’ language for a very long time. That’s why the Musée des religions du monde decided to address the topic by creating Tabarnak: A Look at Swearing in Quebec. With its origins in religion, swearing has undergone major changes over the years but has stood the test of time. It has thus become a significant component of Quebecers’ identity. A number of aspects associated with swearing are found in this exhibition presented until September 3, 2012.

With Tabarnak: A Look at Swearing in Quebec, the Musée des religions du monde is attempting to demystify the subject, focusing on its history, its evolution, and its connection to the church.

Along with younger visitors, those from older generations will enjoy this highly educational exhibition with its astonishing visual presentation and amazing information. They will discover the various punishments inflicted on those who swore in earlier times and a glossary of insults and swear words that do not have the same meaning today as they had in the past. Legends closely linked to blasphemy, such as that of the flying canoe, are also included in the exhibition to explain the scope of beliefs that existed in the past.

Tabarnak is an exhibition that will surprise you and make you smile. It provides a great opportunity to understand a phenomenon that has been an integral part of Quebec culture for centuries. 

Information: 819 293-6148