An open and inclusive studio space, where artists and creators of all backgrounds can come and experiment without constraints; a conducive environment where (almost) anything is possible, built around a constantly evolving eclectic and vibrant artistic identity.
Custom residencies
The Custom Residencies program is open to any creator who wishes to carry out a project with the resources of the center, for a determined period of time. It covers projects that have specific needs or that fall outside of our regular intake parameters. For example, projects that require training, facility-specific technical support, or specific conditions. Selected candidates will be entitled to a discount on all our services.
Applications can be submitted at all times.
Reciprocity residencies
L’imprimerie is pleased to invite its members to participate in the RECIPROCITY exchange program for artists in residency between six artists-run-centres in Québec: Presse Papier, Atelier Circulaire, Zocalo, Engramme, L’imprimerie and SAGAMIE. In addition to their residencies, the selected artists will be presented on the INTER-CENTRES / CONTEMPORARY ART – Dissemination and Mobility web platform. L’imprimerie will offert the selected artist a one-month research-creation residency in its facilities during 2021, a production fee of $500 and an allowance of $500 to cover the costs of materials, technical support, personalized training and digital printing.
There are currently no call for proposals
View the call
Research and creation residencies
Tromsø / Montreal Exchange Project
L’Imprimerie is proud to announce its first Quebec-Norway international exchange. In October 2020, three Montreal-based artists will fly off to Tromsø to participate in a 4-week residency at Prima Ink Studio. This residency will be a opportunity to stimulate research, and to facilitate the transmission of knowledge regarding eco-conscious printing and photographic practices. In this regard, L’Imprimerie will focus on projects proposing health-safe and environment-friendly techniques and materials.
There are currently no call for proposals
View the 2019 call
Vitrine
L’imprimerie’s Vitrine welcomes in residence artists-curators who propose an interdisciplinary project including several creators. Following the center’s mission and values, la Vitrine is an extension of the studio, opening on to Sainte-Catherine Street: an evolutionary platform in research and creation that affirms that “Art begins with its making”.
There are currently no call for proposals
View the 2021 call
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Chantier
Le Chantier is large research, creation and exchange project aims to generate a dialogue between the artistic, ecological, scientific and entrepreneurial communities and to enable the development of innovative eco-responsible practices.
There are currently no call for proposals
Chantier in progress
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Montreal Emerging Photography Award
Presented in collaboration with Occurrence, the Montreal Emerging Photography Award aims to assist, recognize, and encourage local emerging artists (40 years and younger), by offering concrete support to help them get their career started.
2nd edition (2017):
- Janie Julien-Fort (winner)
- Catherine Aboumrad (jury mention)
1st edition (2015):
There are currently no calls for proposals