El fotógrafo y comisario Claude Bélanger, puso en marcha este evento non-profit, en el año 2002. La Manif d'art - Bienal de Québec es uno de los eventos de arte contemporáneo más importante de Canadá. Major biennial of contemporary arts on the Canadian scene, Manif d’art presents in Quebec City and its area the works of nearly 100 artists originating from every horizon. Approximately 30 cultural and artistic groups from Quebec City and worldwide collaborate in this must-see artistic manifestation held between May and June every two years. In addition to the exhibitions, the event offers a host of activities evolving around a central theme, unique to each edition. Manif d’art is meant for the initiated public as well as uninitiated visitors who enjoy a vast section dedicated to the discovery of contemporary art.