Philomène Belliveau facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Philomène Belliveau
Born	29 July 1854  Memramcook
Died	17 March 1940  (aged 85) Rimouski
Occupation	Painter, drawer

Philomène Belliveau (born 1854, died 1940) was a talented Canadian artist. She was from the Acadian people, a group with a rich history in Canada. She became well-known for her beautiful portraits.

Early Life and Artistic Training

Philomène Belliveau was born in Memramcook, a community in New Brunswick. Her parents were Modeste Cormier and Joseph Belliveau.

She received her education at a special school for girls. This was the convent of the Sisters of Sacré Cœur in Saint John. This school was also known as Reed's Castle.

In 1889, Philomène decided to travel to Boston, a big city in the United States. There, she took art classes to improve her skills. She studied both painting and drawing.

Her Popular Artworks

After her time in Boston, Philomène returned to New Brunswick. She began to create many portraits using pastels. Pastels are like soft, colored sticks that artists use to draw and paint. Her pastel portraits became very popular with people in the area.

Today, you can still see some of her amazing work. The Acadian museum at the Université de Moncton has four of her portraits in their collection. This shows how important her art was.

Later Life and Family

In 1904, Philomène Belliveau married Alphonse Pierre Garon. He was a judge. After they got married, the couple made their home in Shediac, another town in New Brunswick.

Later, they moved to Rimouski, a city in Quebec. Philomène Belliveau passed away in Rimouski, Quebec, in 1940. She was 85 years old.