There is a quote, often attributed to Mark Twain, that seems to have been written for Saint-Jean-Port-Joli: "They didn't know it was impossible, so they did it." If we had to summar Si l'on devait résumer l'épopée de Médard, André et Jean-Julien Bourgault, ce serait par cette phrase. Imaginez le contexte : nous sommes dans les années 1930. La Grande Dépression frappe le monde de plein fouet. La misère est partout. Dans la plupart des foyers du Québec, la priorité est sim

In the vibrant creative scene of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, the sculpture capital and home of Le Socle, some figures stand out for their ability to inhabit multiple worlds simultaneously. This is certainly true of Christian Michaud, an artist whose talent extends far beyond the stage, finding equal expression in the quiet stillness of wood. Today, in our Creator Portraits series, we delve into the world of this talented sculptor and actor, who has honored us by acting as a mentor

In the business world, we often hear that location is everything (location, location, location). But when it comes to art, culture, and creative entrepreneurship, location becomes much more than just an address: it becomes a muse, a driving force, and a community.

Choosing a company name is rarely a matter of chance. It's an exercise in identity, a promise made to those we wish to serve. When we founded our accelerator for artists and artisans from the regions of Quebec, several names were considered. Yet, only one stood out as the obvious choice, rooted in both our geography and our business philosophy: Le Socle.