---
title: CIRCA art actuel
description: >-
  Montreal artist-run center supporting contemporary sculpture and installation
  art.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/circa-art-actuel'
type: organization
createdAt: '2026-09-26'
updatedAt: '2026-10-06'
organizationType: Artist-run space
location: 'Montreal, QC, Canada'
website: 'https://circa-art.com/en/home/'
yearFounded: 1988
---

# CIRCA art actuel

*Artist-run space • Montreal, QC, Canada*

## About

Montreal artist-run center supporting contemporary sculpture and installation art.

CIRCA art actuel is an artist-run center dedicated to contemporary art, with a particular focus on sculptural and installation practices. Founded in 1988 as an exhibition center promoting contemporary ceramics, it became an artist-run center in 1996 and adopted its current name and expanded mandate in 2013. The Center supports artists through exhibitions, conferences, round tables, studio visits and networking opportunities, placing "The Artist at the Center" of its activities.

Since its founding it has presented over 360 exhibitions featuring some 800 artists, and has developed national and international exchanges with artist-run centers and partners in Canada, Germany, Belgium, Mexico, Austria, Spain and France.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1988
- **Address:** 372 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest #444, Montréal, QC H3B 2W4
- **Website:** https://circa-art.com/en/home/
- **Social Media:** facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIRCAartactuel/, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/circa_art_actuel/

## Programs

View current programs from CIRCA art actuel on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/circa-art-actuel