Pierre Henry, RCA (1932 to 2013) was a French Canadian artist and painter born in Gaspésie, Quebec, who became the first president of the Centre les impatients in 1992.

[2] Henry is known for his landscape oil paintings and abstract works,[3] and has exhibited in galleries throughout Canada and North America.

[3] Henry’s artistic career includes the rehabilitation of a historic house in Saint-Lambert, Quebec, transforming it into the Musée Marsil [fr], and creating “Les femmeuses”, an annual exhibition that showcased the work of female artists.

[2] In addition to his artistic endeavours, Henry worked as vice president of communications with Pratt & Whitney, and with Concordia University as president of the consulting committee for the Faculty of Fine Arts.

[2] In 1992, Henry became the president of the Centres les impatients, an organization that uses art therapy to help those suffering from various mental health conditions.