A moving celebration for 16 prominent figures in arts and literature

Montréal, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 – During an emotional ceremony yesterday, 16 Québec luminaries from the arts became Companions of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec. Diane Dufresne This link will open in a new window, Kent Nagano This link will open in a new window, Florent Vollant This link will open in a new window, Kim Yaroshevskaya This link will open in a new window, Michel Rabagliati This link will open in a new window, Phoebe Greenberg This link will open in a new window, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer This link will open in a new window, Roger Frappier This link will open in a new window, Anna McGarrigle This link will open in a new window, Pierre Lassonde This link will open in a new window, René Derouin This link will open in a new window, Denise Filiatrault This link will open in a new window, Vincent Warren This link will open in a new window, Michel Dallaire This link will open in a new window, Charles Richard-Hamelin This link will open in a new window and Lorraine Pintal This link will open in a new window each took to the podium in turn to receive their lapel pin from Marie Côté, chair of the board of directors of the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec. The event hosted by Claude Deschênes was held at Montréal’s Phi Centre. It can be viewed on the social networks of the Conseil.

“Whether they are making us laugh and think, revealing something of themselves and us, sharing their knowledge of the arts or developing ambitious projects, these people have come into our lives and touched our souls,” Ms. Côté said. “Their journey, generosity, vision, talent and work have left a mark on us and made us grow. Whether they are familiar to the public or recognized for bringing works of art to audiences, the members of the Ordre share the distinction of helping the arts flourish, and they should be proud of the fruit of their passion and hard work.”

A significant honour

Instituted in 2015 to mark CALQ's 20th anniversary, the OALQ is awarded to individuals whose outstanding achievements contribute to the development of Quebec's artistic and literary sectors.

About the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec (OALQ)

Since 2015, some 50 individuals have been named Companions or Compagne/Compagnon of the OALQ. They include professional artists and writers, together with cultural managers and patrons of the arts. View the complete list This link will open in a new window.

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