Once a sanctuary and rectory established by the Dominican friars, the Livart is now a multidisciplinary arts centre with a different kind of devotion—this one to public access, creative exchange, and cultural experimentation. Since opening in 2016, the non-profit has made use of its historic Plateau-Mont-Royal address to house an art gallery, artist studios, a school, event spaces, and a boutique—all designed to break down the usual barriers between artists and audiences. The building’s roots stretch back to 1905 as part of the Catholic parish of St. Agnes, and its Tudor Revival details, mouldings, and faux wood beams have outlasted more than one shift in religious and civic purpose. Through exhibitions, workshops, and public programming, the Livart continues that evolution, turning a site once built for worship into one where creative voices—especially those of children and emerging artists—are given room to grow, experiment, and be heard.
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