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Founded by Caroline St-Pierre and Olivier Mineau, Galerie d'art Berthelet was born against the backdrop of a global pandemic, but that dream did not stop the couple from opening this new cultural venue featuring a collection of unique modern artworks.

Located in the heart of downtown Berthierville, the gallery aims to revive the vitality of the Place du Marché.

Olivier and Caroline wish to take part in the development of visual arts in Lanaudière with dynamism and innovation.

The word Berthelet comes from the establishment formerly known as Le Château Berthelet, a hotel located near the North Channel in Lanaudière. Embraced by fire in the late 1970s, this cult venue in the region was a place for meetings, shows and heritage culture. The name Berthelet was the perfect name to revive the desire to share ART.

Bringing "art close to the people" is the main mission of the Berthelet Art Gallery. The company wants to be a "flagship" place that brings together all the current needs that an artist wants to develop.

The company's values are proximity, innovation and quality. These are three important elements for each of the works represented by the gallery.

Galerie d'art Berthelet offers a range of services to promote the Visual Arts from here and elsewhere with a unique and passionate service.

The opening hours are : 

SUNDAY-MONDAY-TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY: BY APPOINTMENT

FRIDAY : 11:00 - 17:00

SATURDAY : 11:00-17:00

We are located in the heart of downtown Berthierville, at 24 Place du Marché.

The artists who exhibit at the Berthelet Art Gallery are carefully selected by our team. You can consult the "Artists" page of our website to know their talents. 

The gallery is constantly evolving. We are constantly on the lookout for qualified individuals to enhance our team. You can send us your resume at the following email address: info@galerieberthelet.com

The sale of artworks remains the main service of the gallery through a transactional website.

We also offer fine art printing and art reproductions, corporate rentals and international exhibitions to local artists.

It is possible to visit the gallery during our opening hours. If it is not possible for you to visit during our opening hours, you can contact us to make an appointment.

All your favourites can be bought on site or online.

When you choose the shipping option, your purchase will be shipped directly to the address you specify.

When you purchase a work online, you have the option of picking it up at the gallery or choosing to have it shipped directly to your home.

We ship worldwide. Please note that there is a delay for customs when exporting outside of Canada.

The shipping costs are calculated in real time according to our appointed shipper. The size, weight and location of the delivery affect the costs of the delivery.

Inform us as soon as possible of any shortage or breakage at info@galerieberthelet.com or 1-450-803-1752. We will then send you a shipping order to return the product to us. An exchange or refund will be offered.

For purchases of 1750$ and more before taxes in Canada, the delivery is free.

We offer the possibility of shipping your prints directly to your home or you can pick them up at the gallery.

The choice of media offered has been carefully selected and is of the highest quality. The majority of our print media is ISO9706, i.e. museum compliant. The finishes vary greatly from matte to glossy, from smooth to textured and from paper to canvas.

There is no minimum quantity to order prints.

Once our team has checked your file, your project will be completed in approximately 4-5 working days. 

If you have a tighter deadline, you can let us know and we will do our best to deliver your project as soon as possible.

Print sizes differ from project to project. The quality of the scan will dictate the maximum sizes.

The use of "WeTransfer" services are an efficient way to send larger files. You can send your print documents via WeTransfer to the following email address: info@galerieberthelet.com

You can contact us by email, info@galerieberthelet.com, to tell us about your specific needs. 

Our team can guide you according to your needs.

We recommend saving your files in Adobe RGB mode, in TIFF format. 

Of course we accept other files.

The best format to provide us with is TIFF. 

Of course we accept other files.

For inkjet printing, a resolution of 200dpi is recommended, at 300dpi the printing is optimal.

We can print up to 44" wide if the chosen media size allows it and we have no length limit.  

We use pigment inks, which are designed to be very durable. The longevity of the colours and the paper will therefore depend on the framing and the place of hanging.

There is no limit to the size.

Our scans are made with a 240 Megapixel camera. This gives a very high definition of the details of your work.

You can make an appointment with us or drop off your work during our opening hours. It will take about 4-5 days before you can pick up your work and your digital file.

It is indeed possible to have a work digitised without printing. The digital file will then be given to you.

We need your biography, an artistic approach that briefly summarises your work, your curriculum vitae, preferably related to your artistic background, and good resolution photos of your latest creations.

The gallery promotes the development of the artist, the artist has the possibility of exhibiting everywhere, without territorial restrictions.

It is possible to rent our spaces for a temporary exhibition. We offer a support service to meet your needs.

Our team will study your artistic file carefully. We will contact you if your application is successful.

At present, we work with a limited number of artists.

The technical quality of the work is paramount, the finish of the renderings and the work must follow a consistency directly related to your artistic approach.

To have a section dedicated to your work, you must submit your application in the "Call for applications" section on our website.

When you purchase a work online, you have the option of picking it up at the gallery or choosing to have it shipped directly to your home.

Inform us as soon as possible of any shortage or breakage at info@galerieberthelet.com or 1-450-803-1752. We will then send you a shipping order to return the product to us. An exchange or refund will be offered.

It is possible to pay by credit card, Apple Pay, Android Pay, interac transfer or cash directly on site.

Online, most credit cards, Apple pay and Android pay are accepted.

Indeed, the gallery offers the possibility to pay in instalments, varying from 2 to 6 months depending on the value of the work. Sales by instalments must however be made at the gallery.

For online purchases, Affirm and Afterpay will be offered as payment methods. You will be able to make up to 12 payments.

We work with several transport companies. The choice of carrier varies according to the value of the work and the place of shipment.  

Items purchased online can be exchanged within 72 hours of receipt. You must contact us immediately by email at info@galerieberthelet.com or by phone at 1-450-803-1752.

Please note that if customs duties have been paid upon receipt by the buyer, they will not be eligible for a refund.

The work must be returned in perfect condition and in its original packaging (or equivalent packaging).

Works returned damaged or soiled by the Buyer will not be taken back or refunded, the Galerie d'Art Berthelet reserving this choice at its sole discretion.

If the buyer does not wish to replace the work immediately, a gift card or credit note will be issued.

Orders are usually processed and shipped within 48 hours. However, some orders may take longer due to framing, for example. Delivery times vary from place to place.

Indeed, Galerie d'Art Berthelet offers to some companies a rental service of artworks. A personalized service is offered according to your needs.

Buying a work of art will allow you to reduce your taxes: 

The tax depreciation granted represents an eligible expense of 20% of the cost of the work at the federal level (Class 8) and 33.33% at the Quebec level (Class 8.1).Also, considering the accelerated depreciatioń allowed by the current rules, a work acquired after November 20, 2018 may grant you, during its first year of depreciation, a deduction of 30% of its cost at the federal level and 50% at the Quebec level. 

- If rather than selling the artwork, it is donated to a recognised charity, this will allow you to claim a charitable deductioń.

In addition, if the same work of art qualifies as cultural property, the capital gain from this disposition may be exempt.

Painting is the most present and developed medium since time immemorial, the practice par excellence of Fine Arts. A collection of paintings offers many advantages, including a wide variety of techniques, subjects and styles, which can meet the expectations of any type of collector. 

Acrylic: A painting technique and medium that uses pigments mixed with synthetic resins. 

Watercolour: A painting technique based on the use of finely ground pigments agglutinated with gummed water. 

Dripping: A technique for applying paint, from the English word "to drip".

Gouache: Gummed water paint, like watercolour, covering and opaque. 

Oil: A painting technique in which a mixture of pigments and drying oil is used. 

A sculpture does not only adorn a wall, it adorns an entire space. Moreover, a sculpture can be used to decorate an interior or exterior space.

In addition to these "physical" advantages, the sculpture also allows its collector to choose from a wide range of formats.

Collecting editions has many advantages. These prizes make it possible to start and develop a collection of editions more quickly.

There are different types of editions using different techniques and materials. Here are the most important ones:

Print: An image on paper, most often on paper, from an original engraving.

Engraving: A design executed by incising a medium.

Lithography: A reproduction process that prints a pattern on a stone onto paper with the help of a press.

Silk-screen printing: Printing technique that uses stencils between the ink and the support.

Digital printing: Printing technique that consists of spraying micro-droplets of pigmented ink onto a substrate.

As is the case with publishing or photography, drawing is a very good way to start a collection.

Moreover, in the last few years, drawing has made a comeback on the contemporary art scene: there is no shortage of fairs and exhibitions around this medium, such as the Montreal Paper Fair, organised by the AGAC.

Why collect sprays?

These prices make it possible to start and develop a collection more quickly. Giclée prints on canvas or paper are a great way to decorate your space.