The City of Saint-Eustache has once again placed the spotlight on local creativity, unveiling its latest acquisitions as part of its eighth public call for submissions under the city’s Art Acquisition Policy.
The initiative, launched in October 2024, led to the selection of fourteen works spanning a range of mediums and artistic voices. Among the highlights are four carved wooden bas-reliefs by Léon Charbonneau depicting iconic local landmarks — the Globensky Manor, Légaré Mill, the Saint-Eustache church, and the Hôtel du Chêne. Other works include Une grange abandonnée à Saint-Eustache by Wilfrid Barbier, Une cérémonie by Stéphanie Heendrickxen, Ô souvenirs! Printemps! Aurore! by Gisèle Séguin, S’évader by Mya Parent, Blanche by Hélène Lachapelle, Rivière by Thanh Châu, Lorsque le ciel me traverse by Marie Pierre Goudreault, Élévation urbaine by Julie Lépine, Pour faire le portrait d’un oiseau by Lyette Roussille, and Composition évanescente by Muguette Lemaire.
To mark their arrival in the city’s permanent collection, the works are being presented in an inaugural exhibition at the Guy-Bélisle Library, located at 12, chemin de la Grande-Côte. Running from September 5 to October 25, 2025, the exhibition is open to the public weekdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“The permanent collection, displayed in municipal spaces, allows everyone — residents of Saint-Eustache and beyond — to immerse themselves in the world of our local artists. Come and discover the sensitivity and beauty of these new creations; they deserve our attention,” said City Councillor Raymond Tessier, who is responsible for cultural affairs.
For Mayor Pierre Charron, the acquisitions represent a tangible way to nurture and celebrate local creativity: “What a privilege to count such talented artists among us! By continuing the goals of this acquisition policy, we encourage their creativity and ensure their work shines by offering the public the opportunity to discover and appreciate them.”
The policy aims to promote the work of Saint-Eustache artists, ensure their visibility, and reflect the diversity of styles, media, and artistic disciplines present in the community. With this latest unveiling, the city underscores its commitment to making art accessible while enriching public spaces with the voices of its creators.
