Their first vocation is their Music School, recognized by the Minister of Culture and Communications. They offer a quality music education to over 100 students.

The ‘Amis de la Musique’ manages the art centre, which is also the home to other art and cultural non-profit organizations such as: Artists – Painters, the Volunteer center, and the young people’s organization ‘Maison des Jeunes’.

Part of the building is reserved for the theatre. It has the capacity to seat 175 people. Over 20 professional shows are presented each year. The shows vary from classical, Variety shows, and shows for the young.

The art gallery’s mission is to promote Eastern Townships artists. Next to the art gallery, you will find a permanent exhibition on the history of the building. The exhibit is titled ‘Mont-Saint Patrice, d’hier à aujourd’hui’, meaning Mont-Saint Patrice, Days gone by to Today.

Situated in a hundred year old convent, the theatre in the Art Centre gives off an amazing high quality sound. With a program of classical music, popular music and programs for the young public, the art centre offers its spectators a wonderful array of shows and a warm atmosphere to enjoy them in.

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