Format Montréal is a community-led, horizontal design fair amplifying talent in the Montreal design scene.
In December 2026, designers around the city of Montréal received a mysterious letter in the mail. What if Montréal had its own version of 3 Days of Design, Fourisalone or the CDMX Art/ Design Week? Their curiosity piqued, more than 60 designers representing studios around the city heeded the call. A meeting took place, and then more followed. On 10-11-12 September, the fruit of these imaginings, baptized Format, will take place for the first time. Exhibitions, pop-up shops, conferences, vernissages and gatherings of all kinds invite Montréalers to experience the rich cultural offering of its designers, designer-makers, craftspeople, builders, imaginers and architects. The CCC will participate in Format with two events to bring the community together.
The CCC will host a party in conjunction with WILLS Brewery on the last night of Format Montreal.
Saturday 12 September
Doors open at 6:00 pm
WILLS
6729 Avenue de l’Esplanade
*Free entry.
We are pleased to partner with WILLS Brewery to host a fundraiser for the CCC. If you want to support what we are doing, come by and have a CCC Beer; a portion of the proceeds will go to the CCC’s programmes. The party is free and open to everyone; we hope to create a place for the design community to connect and enjoy the last days of Montreal’s summer outside with a cold beer and the best company imaginable — you!
The CCC is partnering with designer Lauren Goodman to present a conference on the relationship between craft and design.
Saturday 12 September
10:00 am
5550 Fullum, Suite 205
*Free entry but space is limited. RSVP coming soon!
Conference: What does the role of craft look like in contemporary design?
Craftsmanship can take on many forms. For some, it’s found in developing concepts for industrial production. For others, it lies in the intimate knowledge that comes from making an object by hand. Others relate to craft as an independent discipline and contribute to design through collaborations with architects, interior designers and collectors.
Bringing together the perspectives of designer, designer-maker, manufacturer and craft artist, this panel explores the many ways craftsmanship informs a contemporary practice. Through a conversation spanning disciplines, materials and scales of production, we’ll discuss how craft shapes process, authorship and creativity.
Panel
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