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About the event

The Créations sur-le-champ/Land Art event is always held the week after Thanksgiving, from Wednesday to Sunday, and takes place over five (5) days. For the 19th edition, the dates are October 14-18, 2026.

The City of Mont-Saint-Hilaire is the promoter of this project, which is also supported by several other local sponsors. Our professional, dynamic, friendly, and passionate team ensures the event's success.

The event takes place at the Pavillon de la Pomme orchard, owned by the Robert family. Located at the foot of Mont Saint-Hilaire, this bucolic setting offers a breathtaking landscape in the fall. A pine forest and a spruce forest are among the features that make up this magnificent playground. The orchard is located in Mont-Saint-Hilaire, a 45-minute drive from Montreal and a 2-hour drive from Quebec City.

Each year, we host ten teams of artists, and since 2010, we have welcomed international artists.

The official opening is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, at 11:00 a.m. However, visitors can start exploring the site on Wednesday, October 14, to observe the creative process.

More than 2,300 visitors explored the artworks over the weekend during the 2025 edition, and more than 450 people experienced the sensory Night View on October 24 and 25.

Theme

"Let's be realistic and create the impossible!

This theme suggests daring, innovating, pushing your limits, and stepping outside your comfort zone.

Eligibility requirements for participating in
Créations-sur-le-champ Land art Mont-Saint-Hilaire

• Be a land artist, a professional visual artist and/or multidisciplinary artist, a landscape architect, a landscape designer, a film set designer, or another exceptional outsider;

• Have an artistic approach that demonstrates an interest in and practice of nature art;

• Have already completed projects in the spirit of land art;

• Create a work in the spirit of land art, that is, use as much as possible of what is found on site. However, 10% of resources from elsewhere are permitted;

• Be in good physical condition, as the work is done outdoors, rain or shine.

Selection process

1- A jury composed of three (3) professional artists selects eight (8) out of ten (10) artists. The artistic director reserves the right to select the two international artists..

2- After April 30, a positive or negative response is sent to the artists who responded to the call for submissions.

Stamp and miscellaneous expenses

A fee of $1,500 (plus taxes if applicable) is awarded to the participating artist.

Local hotels and/or artists in the region are hosting creators who reside more than 45 km from Mont-Saint-Hilaire (artists only, not accompanying persons) for the duration of the event. Artists wishing to extend or move their stay earlier will be responsible for any additional costs incurred.

Evening meals are provided by our sponsors for the artists and on Saturday we offer a meal to all their volunteers.

On Fridays, the City of Mont-Saint-Hilaire provides a supper in a room near City Hall. This evening is dedicated to artist presentations; it's a private event, with a computer, a large screen, and a technician to help artists present their past work, discuss their artistic journey, and share their creative process. It's a special opportunity to get to know colleagues and share their art.

Submission of files

Deadline: April 30, 2026

It is important to submit your artist portfolio in full, not just a project proposal. After being selected, the artist must choose their site by walking with the artistic director at the Apple Pavilion. If this is not possible, photos and videos can be submitted. Dates will be available from the end of May to the end of June. Following this, the selected artist must present their project with specific details (sketches, needs, materials, etc.). Artists will then receive further instructions and a list of available materials.

To include in your application:
• Artistic CV and statement of artistic practice (PDF);
• Photos (JPEG) and descriptions of your recent site-specific installations, land art, or ephemeral art (maximum 5);
• Website address;
• Letter of intent (optional).

Submit your application by email in PDF and JPEG format.
Submit your photos via WeTransfer (https://wetransfer.com)
Email: info@landart-creations-sur-le-champ.ca

Please note:
Only after you have been selected and chosen your creation site during a walk in the orchard with the artistic director will we ask you to send us a preliminary sketch (JPEG) related to the theme of Créations sur-le-champ/Land art Mont-Saint-Hilaire (PDF) with the dimensions, description, and materials.

For more information

Jérémie Boudreault, artistic director : 514 973-5561