Franck Calard

Franck Calard is an art historian and current PhD candidate at the University of Montreal, affiliated with the Centre de Recherche Interuniversitaire sur la Littérature et la Culture Québécoises. He holds a Master's in Art History from Sorbonne University, with a specialization in heritage development from Le Mans University. His research focuses on 19th-20th century Quebec stained glass, particularly in Montreal’s subway system, and he has conducted fieldwork across Quebec archives and cultural institutions.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Art History, Sorbonne University
• Bachelor's in Visual Arts, Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
• Erasmus exchange, University of Milan
• Master's in Art History, Sorbonne University
• PhD candidate, University of Montreal

Research Interests:

• Quebec stained glass conservation
• Cultural heritage documentation
• Artistic collaboration in urban public spaces
• Yéniche cultural expression through art

Professional Activities:

• Research & teaching assistant, University of Montreal
• Cultural mediator at Site Historique Marguerite-Bourgeoys
• Exhibition curator (Musée des Métiers d'Art du Québec, 2022)