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Excellence and creativity in service of culture and events

We offer a wide range of services

Strategic planning and support

Find out more about our strategic planning services.

Cultural Economics

Take advantage of our economic benefits expertise.

Cultural, educational, heritage and cultural-mediation policy

Promote the development and vitality of your organization.

Feasibility and opportunity studies

Get our advice to validate the feasibility of your project.

Evolution of business models

Evolve your business model and grow your revenues.

Our corporate mission: building the future of cultural and event-related projects!

Diversity

ArtExpert can provide its strategic expertise in all artistic disciplines and all cultural industries, for any type of event proposal or cultural or tourist attraction.

Expertise

ArtExpert stands out through its in-depth knowledge of the issues and best practices in the cultural, tourist and event sectors. That knowledge is what allows for the development of concrete solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

Success

An ability to document, analyze and relate culture to social and economic realities.

Reliability

ArtExpert supports excellence and innovation by relying on the ecology of markets in order to contribute in a sustainable way.

The history of our consultancy

ArtExpert is a consulting firm that assists municipalities, governments and private organizations in developing the cultural and event industry in Quebec and in Belgium.

The organization has been headed by Nathalie Courville since August 2022.

It was founded by Louise Poulin in 2002.

“ArtExpert is first and foremost wonderful encounters with all those who truly care about culture and artistic vitality as a key element in society.”

-Nathalie Courville, présidente d’ArtExpert

Over 38 years' experience in the cultural sector

Recognized as an expert with over 38 years’ experience, ArtExpert CEO Nathalie Courville acts as project manager. She advises and supports customers throughout the consultation process.

Learn more about the ArtExpert team

Our achievements

Financial ecosystem of cultural organizations in Quebec

Diagnostic

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity Digital Needs Assessment for its Audience and Community Engagement

Action Plan and Cultural Policy

Resources for entrepreneurship support in the creative and cultural ecosystem

Diagnostic

Best business practices in Outdoor Artistic Programming using Public Square

Diagnostic

International Trends And Best Practices within Festival and Event Industry

Business Model / Comparative Study

Musée de Lachine 2.0

Business Plan

Concert Hall open to its Community

Feasibility Study

Transforming a church Building into a Cultural Centre

Feasibility Study

Arts Facts using CADAC Data: 191 Theatre Organizations

Diagnostic

Destinations – First Nations Arts and Cultural Center

Business Plan

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Don’t take our word for it. See what our customers are saying.

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ArtExpert enjoys an excellent, deserved reputation within the Montreal cultural community. Its management, demonstrates a global understanding of the issues in the community.

David LavoieCo-Executive and Administrative Director - Festival TransAmériques
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Thanks to the ArtExpert study, a pilot project was born with the aim of improving the conditions for the presentation of emerging music in Quebec.

Sandy BoutinDirector du Festival international de musique émergente
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Throughout the mandate given to him by the Ontario Department of Tourism and Culture, his approach was able to meet our needs and requirements with brio and professionalism.

Marilou Loncol DaigneaultManager – Digital Projects and Strategic Communications
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Those of us who worked on the Empress Project (Cinema V) admired the expertise and cultural sensitivity showed in setting out the potential and benefits of developing English and minority arts and culture in the West end of Montreal. It is because of voices like theirs that the struggle of minority arts and cultural institutions will continue to be heard, and continue to enrich the City of Montreal.

Dr. Clarence S. BayneInstitute for Community Entrepreneurship and Development (ICED)
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ArtExpert et son équipe a fourni dans la planification stratégique qu'ils ont présentée un travail intelligent et très professionnel qui a mieux structuré la Fondation et ses activités. Grande connaissance du milieu artistique du Québec et réseau très efficace.

Robert TrempeAdministrateur, Fondation du Conservatoire de musique et d'art dramatique du Québec
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In all the phases of the project where ArtExpert lent us their support and their assistance, we felt a communication that was open and sensitive to our reality and uniqueness.

Etienne BeaulieuExecutive director, Correspondances d'Eastman
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The art of doing things well and working in concert with creativity and daring for a project crowned with success!

Fanny Bertrand-GirouxHead of the Recreation, Culture and Tourism division, City of L'Assomption
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She’s so cool, Nathalie Courville. An overflowing and infectious enthusiasm! I loved her course!

Alexia CappuynsParticipant in professional training (Belgium)

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