Archivist talk + silent auction
Thursday, May 14, 2026
From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
L’imprimerie, centre d’artistes
Open to all – Free admission
In conjunction with the 60 Years, 60 Works benefit-auction, archivist-curators Nathalie Bandulet and Kimilie Adam will present their selection of works. Tracing 60 years of artistic production, their research offers a fresh perspective on our collection.
During this mid-sale event, ten works will be offered exclusively through a silent auction in support of the centre’s activities and mission. A unique opportunity to acquire a significant work tied to the history of print and photographic art. This evening will also be an opportunity for artists, collaborators and friends of the centre to reconnect over light refreshments.
The event is free, wheelchair accessible, and children are welcome. To stay informed about upcoming reveals, subscribe to our newsletter.
Crédit photo : Nathalie Bandulet
Working in the arts and culture sector for nearly 40 years as both an artist and cultural worker, Nathalie Bandulet is now Executive Director of the Société d’histoire du Plateau-Mont-Royal. In recent years, she has developed a particular interest in historical and artistic archives and has been creating dissemination projects. She notably established the archival fonds of singer, storyteller, and ethnographer Michel Faubert, and more recently produced a performance highlighting the literary heritage of the Plateau. Since 2023, she has been working on the archival fonds of Atelier Graff and L’imprimerie, centre d’artistes, to co-develop, with Kimilie Adams, the project 60 years, 60 artworks, celebrating the centre’s 60th anniversary.
Kimilie Adam is a Master’s student in Information Studies at McGill, where she specializes in archival studies. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Art History from Concordia, her approach to archives is informed by a critical perspective shaped by feminist, decolonial, intersectional, and queer studies. She is involved with L’imprimerie, centre d’artistes, where she contributes to the development of the collection inventory and to the realization of the project 60 years, 60 art- works. In addition to her experience with printed artworks, she has expanded her expertise at the Association des galeries d’art contemporain (AGAC), where she has contributed to the organization of its institutional archives. With her Master’s degree soon completed, archives, history, and art will continue to define her professional path.
Crédit photo : Patrice Racine
How to participate
Bidding process
The silent auction takes place at L’imprimerie during the event. Each artwork is accompanied by a bid sheet where participants write their name and bid amount. Bids must follow the minimum increments indicated.
How it unfolds
Bidding remains open throughout the evening until the announced closing time. Participants may place as many bids as they wish before the auction closes. The artworks will be displayed in the studio, along with bid sheets. You will need to write your name, your bid, and your contact information on the sheets. Bid increments will be predetermined and indicated on the sheets. Bidding will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Closing and awarding
At closing, the highest bid recorded for each artwork will be deemed the winning bid. Successful bidders will be notified on site or shortly after the event, if needed.
Payment
Payment must be made in full according to the indicated terms (on site or within the specified timeframe). Artworks will be released once payment has been completed. Winners will then be invited to pay for their purchase. Please pay by Interac e-Transfer or Interac card on site whenever possible.
Collecting your aquisition
As soon as payment is complete, the purchased artwork will be carefully packaged and delivered to the winners. A second pickup option will also be available: works must be picked up in person between June 16 and 18, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at L’imprimerie, centre d’artistes, as the center does not ship works. Details regarding artwork pickup will be communicated after the auction. Please note that the centre does not provide shipping services.
This special program is made possible thanks to the support of Loto-Québec.
Design : Emmanuelle Charneau and Déborah Léa Girard Iduma//Photo credit: Katya Konioukhova
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