Julien Delannoy
Personal Profile
Visual artist based in Saint-Henri, Montréal, specializing in oil painting and drawing with over 6 years of active professional practice. Currently operating out of a newly established dedicated solo studio space, focusing on the production of a major upcoming national touring exhibition featuring large-scale works across Canada. Workflow encompasses fulfilling private client commissions, completing independent artist residencies, and executing self-curated pop-up exhibitions. Backed by extensive experience in commercial album artwork design, set construction, spatial curation, and philanthropic art auctions.
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JULIEN PASCAL DELANNOY
Visual Artist
Studio: 999 rue du Collège, Saint-Henri, Montréal, QC, Canada
381 Édouard-Charles, Montréal, QC, Canada | +1 (438) 887-7200 | julien.delannoy00@gmail.com | juliendelannoy.ca
Current Studio Practice & Future Projects
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2026–Present – Independent Studio Practice, Saint-Henri, Montréal, QC (999 rue du Collège)
Established a dedicated solo studio space to scale up production and support large-format oil painting workflows. -
2026–Present – National Touring Exhibition (In Development)
Currently conceptualizing, designing, and fabricating a new body of large-scale oil paintings planned for a touring exhibition across Canada.
Residencies, Exhibitions & Major Projects (Reverse Chronological Order)
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2026 – "Dreams of Escape" Solo Pop-Up Exhibition, Genesis Gallery, Montréal, QC (April 19, 2026)
Independently curated and presented a new cohesive body of oil paintings; managed event logistics, marketing, and direct-to-collector art sales. -
2026 – Charity Art Auction for LifeLink, Platform Calgary, Calgary, AB
Invited to present and auction original artwork in association with the Calgary Health Foundation, supporting vital community healthcare initiatives. -
2026 – Album Artwork Commission, Caelis Ensemble Academy
Designed and created the original cover artwork for the debut album release of the Caelis Ensemble Academy. -
2026 – Independent Artist Residency, Chelsea, QC (January 2026)
Completed an intensive two-week cabin-based studio retreat focused exclusively on research, conceptual development, and the production of new original bodies of work. -
2025 – Solo Pop-Up Exhibition, Arts Court, Ottawa, ON (December 14, 2025)
Organized a solo showcase at a major regional cultural hub, featuring original paintings and resulting in significant private artwork acquisitions. -
2025 – Drawing Showcase, Ottawa School of Art, Ottawa, ON (October 2025)
Exhibited a selection of original works on paper, demonstrating technical drawing practice and expanding engagement with regional arts institutions in collaboration with other artists. -
2025 – Benefit Art Auction for Caelis Ensemble Academy, Montréal, QC
Donated and auctioned an original artwork for a fundraising event supporting classical music education and performance initiatives. -
2025 – Set Design & Construction, Photoshoots with Jessy Colucci & Eve Lavoie, Montréal, QC
Designed and constructed physical set elements for commercial and artistic photoshoots, integrating fine art principles into visual production. -
2025 – Art Showcase, Café Orr, Montréal, QC
Presented a curated selection of fine art paintings in an accessible community venue, engaging local audiences and expanding collector outreach. -
2024 – Fashion & Art Crossover Presentation (Dir. Antoine Dufresne), Atelier 257, Montréal, QC
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2024 – Runway / Modeling Presentation, Jessy Colucci at Atelier 257 & Toronto Fashion Week
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2021–2023 – Co-Founder & Curator, LUUMI Events Inc., Montréal, QC
Curated and produced large-scale multimedia events, combining visual arts, digital projection mapping, and music installations. -
2021 – LUUMI Opening Exhibition, Montréal, QC
Curated and executed an inaugural fine art showcase introducing original works within an immersive, multi-sensory environment. -
2020, 2024 – Merchandise & Branding Design, Visual identity and graphic design for digital content creators (Lex Nour, Moe Sargi).
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2019 – Three Trees Showcase, Ottawa, ON
Organized a community-based art showcase in Ottawa, exhibiting original paintings in a public venue to connect with regional art patrons. -
2019 – Main Street Market Exhibition, Ottawa, ON
Participated in a regional group exhibition highlighting emerging local visual artists.
Collections & Commissions
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2025–Present – Private Fine Art Commissions, Montréal, QC
Actively developing customized, large-scale original oil paintings for private collectors across Canada. -
2019–Present – Private & Corporate Collections
Original artworks held in private collections across Québec, Ontario, and Western Canada.
Core Skills & Studio Capabilities
Fine Art Practice: Oil Painting, Drawing & Works on Paper, Large-Scale Studio Production, Color Theory & Pigment Chemistry, Custom Canvas Preparation.
Exhibition & Project Management: Self-Curation, Touring Exhibition Logistics, Pop-Up Event Production, Commercial Artwork Design, Client & Gallery Relations.
Interdisciplinary Design: Set Construction, Album Artwork & Visual Identity Design, Creative Direction.
Education
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2019–2025 – Bachelor of Fine Arts Studies (Studio Arts - Incomplete), Concordia University, Montréal, QC
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2019 – High School Diploma, Glebe Collegiate Institute, Ottawa, ON
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2017–2018 – International Baccalaureate Program, The British School of Warsaw, Poland